Fit for a Queen

Breakfast in Bed has become a tradition for Dalaney.

She decided to let her little sister join in.

The table is set.

The Kingdom Awaits.

For Princess Dalaney and her guests.

A Precious Moment

I asked the girls what they were playing...

"We're playing Old Ladies, Mom!"

 Too Soon?

What I Have Been Doing With My Life.

Southland City Church has been born.  

And in it, I have bore Southland Kids. 

Can't Stop Baking!!

Blueberry Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins

And Pumpkin Raisin Scones....

 

 

 

 

 

Treats, Ladies, and the Lord

How can you have a Bible Study without goodies?

Coffee and Conversation has become a favorite of mine.

Another Funny Fall

It Has Only Just Begun

Laney's first day of Preschool!  I have been anticipating this day with hesitancy. She is my first born, I am a first born.  She is a rule follower, I am a rule follower.  We have similar personalities.  

I did not realize till later that Dalaney thought Preschool meant being gone all day till she talked to Grandma Boeckel.  Grandma had said, "It is only for a couple hours, then you get to go back home!"  Dalaney was then excited to start the day.

At this Preschool they have a wonderful drop off service where the teachers are waiting outside and take your kids in right from your car!!!!  I had decided we would be walking in instead to maybe soften the apprehension of not only Dalaney but maybe mom too.  Chris acted all tough like it I was being a "helicopter" mom but I could totally tell he was all for it.  So the whole family (Chris, Greta, and I) walked in, took pictures, asked Laney for a bunch of kisses, and made sure she had a friend to sit by.  When I started to walk away I felt the tears in my eyes but blinked them away.  And this is just PRESCHOOL!!!  

Yes, I am that mom and yes I am going to embrace it! 

Look Who's 2!!

Summer Fun and Big Wheels

I gotta get one of these! 

Relaxin' on the porch!

I gotta get one of these too!  Love the cushion chairs!

Kum-By-Yah!

Elmo Cupcakes and Sprinkle Cake

I Have and I Have Almost

• I have married a man who is 6 years older than me.
• I have given birth to 2 girls naturally: one 10 lbs. 2 oz. the other 9 lbs. 4 oz.
• I have allergies.
• I have almost left the house without a bra on....on accident.
• I have gotten 1 speeding ticket in my life. (Knock on wood.)
• I have a degree in Psychology.
• I have a tendency to laugh at my own jokes.
• I have acquired a snorting sound when I laugh.
• I have shrunk a lot of Chris' clothes in the dryer.
• I have slowly learned how to cook.
• I have opened food while at the grocery store for my kids to eat while I quickly get my list done.
• I have almost went to the "free cookie" counter twice while shopping.  (for my kids, of course!)
• I have almost learned how to argue without calling names.
• I have been to Belize.
• I have come to love Tivo!
• I have a love for Culvers.
• I have come to appreciate the library.
• I have found a band-aid in my french fries from McDonalds.  (We received a small settlement in that deal.)
• I have biffed it in front of the entire student body @ Jefferson High School @ a pepfest in my cheerleading uniform.
• I have come to love Charlie and Lola.
• I have big feet.
• I have worn my slippers grocery shopping....on accident.
• I have an IPhone.
• I have starting painting my nails this past year.
• I have almost finished Laney's baby scrapbook.  She's four now.
• I have an obsession with socks.
• I have run after my 2 year old in the mall, grocery store, target, the street, church, pretty much everywhere.  I am THAT mom.
• I have developed a love for coffee.
• I have almost been able to take it black.
• I have wonderful parents and in-laws.
• I have a minivan and love it.
• I have finished my kids meals on a regular basis.

Vacation to Lake Geneva.....and no not for Jr. High Camp!

Staying at the Minister's Cabin was truly a blessing!

Biking, park playing, and swimming were all daily activities.

Laney's first time down the waterslide all by herself.

Greta sitting pretty in the water.

You would think feeding the ducks would be fun and relaxing....not for me.  I was definitely about to have an anxiety attack for how close they were getting to us and my feet.  Then Greta proceeds to grab a duckling in her hands pretty much choking it to death till we get it out of her claws. Poor duck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A cute little house at the duck pond!

And.... game of Candyland and some popcorn to wrap up the evening.