A penny for your thoughts :)

It all started with some flarp...you know that stuff that you mush around and it makes tootin' sounds. Tuck wanted some today and it was only a dollar so I said it was fine.

I was regretting my decision once we got to the checkout and realized he had a big wad of it stuck in his hair. Oh well, it had kept him busy while I was getting my shopping done.

Later this evening I looked at him and noticed he had something in his hair.


I moved his hair back and took a closer look and couldn't believe what I found...




It was stuck on with the flarp or "goob" as Tuck calls it. I could not quit laughing and he had no idea it was even on there.

These boys are a constant source of entertainment. There is not a dull moment around here. One good thing is there is always something new to blog about!! :)

Jackpot!!

We have been noticing a shortage of pacifiers around here lately...or pappies as we like to call them. I just couldn't figure out where they had all gone.

The mystery was solved when I took a look behind the crib. I couldn't believe it.

I found all of these back there...

13 pappies!!!!! JACKPOT!!!!!

My hero!

For those of you who don't know, I am terribly afraid of snakes. It doesn't matter how big or small they are...they just FREAK me out!!

Thankfully Tuck man came to my rescue today when I needed some help.

Okay, truth be told, the snake was only about 6 or so inches long and about as big a round as a pencil. This momma was still scared.

Tucker, being a boy and all, already had a weapon in his hand and immediately began chopping away.



I was so relieved that I didn't have to worry about that snake being in my garage because I was not getting close enough to kill it.

I told Tuck how brave he was and thanked him for taking care of me. He said something about being the "man of the house". He is so funny!!

I yelled at the older boys(our 2 nephews are staying the week with us) to come and see what he had done. They thought he was so cool.

I was proud for my little guy. Being the younger brother, he sometimes gets the "you're too little" speech from the older ones.

Not today. Today he is the hero.

Table Talk :)

There is nothing funnier than a deep conversation with a 6 and 3 year old. :))

We were reading the story of Isaac and Rebekah this morning during our school time. I was explaining to them that God always knows what is best for us and that he picked just the right wife for Isaac.

I told them how God had placed me and Daddy together and that He also has the perfect wife in mind for them for when they get older.

The following conversation went something like this...

Con: But I don't know who I am gonna marry.
Me: It's not a big deal. You don't have to know until you get older.
Con: Well, I think I would either pick Macy, Faith, or Brooklyn. Macy is the nicest so I think I will pick her. Who are you gonna marry, Tuck?
Tuck: Probably Ethan
Me: You can't marry a boy silly, boys marry girls.
Tuck: I will pick Hallie then.
Me: You can't pick cousins either.
Con: It would be good if you could tho.:) When I grow up I just want to live here with you Mommy.
Tuck: When I grow up I want to marry Nini(his grandma).
Con: Nini is already married, and besides, when you grow up Nini is gonna be an OLD LADY!!!!

CRACK. ME. UP. Soooo funny!! :)

There is rarely a quiet moment at our house but I wouldn't change it for the world. For the most part, our days around here are pretty easy going and FUN! But, there are the occasional days where I feel like I am gonna lose my mind. You know the ones I am talking about ladies. The days where nothing goes right. You are totally out of groceries, the laundry is piled to the roof, the baby is unusually fussy, the older kids won't quit pestering one another, and your to-do list is growing by the minute.

These are the days where I find myself crying out to Jesus to help me keep it together until the hubby gets home. I usually slip into the other room for a quick phone call to my sister-in-law to do a little venting and receive some much needed encouragement. There is nothing like the listening ear of someone who has been there before.

Even though some days are hard, being a mommy is the most rewarding thing I have ever experienced. My days are filled with giggles and belly laughs, kisses and hugs, snuggle time with a good book, I love yous and other sweet words, crazy dance moves and lots of loud off key singing and so much more!!

I am honored that God chose me as the mother of these 3 boys and one day soon our sweet baby girl. Who could ask for more!?!? My cup runneth over!!

Flowers...for me?

Conner slept over with his cousins last nite and this is what I saw when he came home this morning...


I love when my boys pick me wild flowers. It is one of the simple things in life that mean so much to this mommy.

Did I mention that he was doing the whole Darth Vader weird breathing thing?!?!

I can't wait to hold our baby girl in my arms but I absolutely LOVE being a BOY mom!!!

It's a miracle!!

Our dossier is on it's way to AGCI!!!! I can't believe it!!!!




I dropped off the kids at school this morning and headed over to the town where our social worker lives. I went to the UPS Store and made the needed copies of our dossier. Miss E wasn't supposed to call until around 1:00 but at 10:10 the phone rang and she said our home study was ready.

When I got there she had even made me the 2 extra copies that I was gonna have to get done before I could ship it. That is just how great she is. I know this would have not been possible today if she hadn't gone out of here way to make it happen.

We then went back to the UPS Store. The owner was so nice and kept Tuck busy with a balloon and smarties. :)




So much time and love went into that package...I felt like I was shipping off a piece of me. It was kinda hard to let it go. I will feel alot better when I know it arrived safely. It is supposed to be there at 10:30 in the morning.


Please be praying that all the documents have been prepared the right way. Our case worker told me that 95% of dossiers have to be revised so more than likely that will be the case. Oh well, all in God's timing!!

Kindergarten!!

Summer break is gone and school is here! My outgoing little guy LOVES school and he was very excited for his first day yesterday...


We got to school early so we could make sure and get a pic with the cousins...


Conner is very close to his cousins so we were thrilled that these three were gonna be able to be in the same class this year...


Conner's teacher seems great and he really likes her...


We absolutely LOVE Con's school. It is a blended model christian classical academy which means he attends school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I homeschool him the rest of the week. I love that he is able to be in the classroom twice a week and that I also play a huge role in his education. It is the best of both worlds.

Here are a few pics of our first official home day. I also plan on doing some work with Tuck which will hopefully get him ready for next year...

Tucker D!!

Does he get points for at least matching the character?!?!



Love this silly boy...he makes my heart happy!! :)

Super Cleaners + Ordinary Hero

Mondays are always our cleaning day!! But hey, who says that can't be fun!! It's not everyday you get a ninja turtle and a power ranger to help you out....






Showing off their best moves...





I got this in the mail yesterday and I love it!! It is so soft and comfy...



I LOVE that by buying this shirt you are helping children in need and by wearing the shirt you are advocating for children in Africa!!

You can read all about Ordinary Hero and get your own OH shirt here.

Eat Mor Chikin!!

It was Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A...so we headed out the door dressed in our cow best for some yummy FREE lunch!!!



We ordered whatever we wanted and it was all free...all you had to do was dress like a COW. It was well worth the time it took to make the shirts...and a special thanks goes out to my friend Tara for the masks and tails!! They were a major hit with the kids!!





After lunch we let the kids burn some energy in the play area and then did a little shopping with my sister and her girls. Conner was so sweet...he found this really cute sweater that he thought would be perfect for his new sister. I explained to him how we couldn't be sure on what size of clothes to buy. Oh, how it warmed my heart that he was thinking of her!! :)

I wanted him to be able to pick something out for her so we went to the HAIR BOW stand. This little place excites me...it has ever color and size of bow a girl could want!! Everyone got to pick their favorite...



We left the mall and stopped by the hubbies office to make some copies for our homestudy. After that, we arrived home to see this waiting for us...



OH HAPPY DAY!! :))