Spring Is Here

I am so happy that spring seems to finally be here. This has always been my favorite time of year. For me it reminds me of new beginnings. Flowers and trees come back to life and are so pretty. I also begin to feel more alive after going through dreary winter days! I enjoy flowers in my garden, and this year I think I've planted more than ever. I never know how they will turn out...one year they bloom and the next they just look like weeds. Last year, my irises did absolutely nothing and today when I walked out in our back yard I was shocked! They finally bloomed and even better...they are gorgeous!! Just thought I'd share some pics.. Have a great spring day.

Looks Can Be Deceiving...

Before I begin venting, I know that I am so blessed to have two beautiful and healthy children. I love them dearly. I took this picture this morning before church. It was a beautiful day and so far the morning was uneventful (getting everyone ready for church usually involves some tears.) The kids looked so cute and were behaving so nice. This picture shows a brother and sister who SEEM to love each other. Well, today ended up being one that I'm ready to be over. All day long it has been either one or the other (on occasion both) whining, pestering, crying,etc.. about the dumbest stuff. I can handle most things, but the whining drives me and Len crazy! So, I was wondering how my friends handle these types of behavior.

On another note, wasn't today absolutely gorgeous!! We have enjoyed having the afternoon to play outside. Haley

YUMMY...

So...we had only been home for about 15 minutes today when the kids, who had been outside playing, came busting through the house running up the stairs as fast as they could. They were frantickly (is that a word?) looking for "green money". Laine was yelling to Mason "it's okay I still hear the music". What? Then they came down and ran out the door. I had to see what was going on. For the first time in their life, they decided that the ice cream truck would no longer pass them by. They had come up with $4 and were not going to lose this opportunity. So they waited at the end of the driveway for what seemed like an eternity and went nuts when he drove by. It was so cute. They had a hard time deciding on if they should get a Dora, Spidey, or Spongebob ice cream. After all the deliberation, they ended up with a cherry popsicle! Yum, Yum.

Cheetalicious!!!!

Today was so much FUN! It was all about the girls today (sorry boy's). As you know Maclaine and Olivia are celebrating their 5th birthday on Monday. Today, for Livi's birthday we went to Libby Lu's, which is a little girls heaven on earth. Livi was so brave and now has "holes in her ears"(according to Laine). I wasn't sure if she was going to go through with it, but she managed to tough it out. I asked Laine if she wanted to get her ears pierced after watching Livi, and she said "I want holes in my ears, but I think I'll get it done in a few years"! (Good answer,Laine...daddy would have killed me!!) Livi decided they should get the "trendsetter" makeover. After it was all said and done, they looked sooo cute! Then it was off to lunch at Chili's and on to more shopping. What else can a girl want? Thanks Laura for sharing this day with us and for your friendship. P.S. Maclaine loved her Cheetah Girl look so much that she fell asleep with her hair still up!
It occurred to me earlier in the day that it was exactly 5 years ago on May 3, that Laura and I decided that it was time to lose the maternity clothes and get some new things at Target. So, with the babies (only 8 days old) we headed to Franklin for some shopping. We had a great time, but it was around 2:33 that afternoon that I had the absolute worst headache of my life. Less that 1 hour later I was being rushed to Vanderbilt by ambulance because my brain was hemorrhaging. I was told that I might not make it through. I did not know it, but Vandy's waiting room quickly filled up with our friends from Southern Hills before Len even found out that I was there.(long story...) I was so blessed by our Lord that I survived an event that I was told only 15% of people survive and less than that are okay after. 5 years later, I am healthy and feeling better than ever. How blessed am I? So, thanks to my Lord for letting me live to see this day, thanks to my family for their love, thanks to my many friends for their support. I love you all. Haley

Right Before My Eyes...

Right before my eyes, my baby is blossoming into a beautiful little girl. She turns 5 this week and I can't help but think just how fast the years are going. It is a bittersweet moment in time for her mommy. I wish I could hold that sweet baby that loved to hold her "blank" and be rocked to sleep every night, just one more time. On the other hand I am so excited as I watch her mature into the next phase of her life. She loves (and is suprisingly good) playing soccer, playing with her many friends, pestering her brother, imitating her mommy, and trying her daddy's patience. I never thought I could love someone so much. Today, she and I planted our flowers for her upcoming "garden party." She chose to have a theme of pink(her favorite color) in our garden this year. So Maclaine....here's to you HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!! Haley

At times like these...

My heart goes out to all those families who have been affected by the VT massacre. It is at times like these when I think about how uncertain life is. I am so guilty of taking my health, my children, hubby, friends, etc.. for granted and assuming that we will all have long happy lives. I cannot begin to imagine what it must feel like to lose a child. So, to all my family and friends...I hope that we all take a little more time each day to give that extra hug or kiss and never forget to let people know how much they mean to us.

Reasons to Smile!!

Hooray!!

Hey girls! I can't believe that I'm blogging!!HA, HA! I need help, I can't figure out how to post photos ard link to my friends, etc. I feel so stupid. Yes, you may add me to your links. HELP!! Have a great day everyone. Bye.

Wow!!

I just hosted a girls game night with all my friends from church. I learned for much tonight... first, I decided that it was time to learn to blog, second I learned what a fardingbag was!!! The last thing I realized was how blessed my family is to be in a congregation made up of such wonderful people. I am so much better of a person when I am around my church friends. They are amazing people and I love them all. I am sad because several are moving, but excited for them and their new adventures!! On another note, I am not content with my choice of career at this point in my life and am looking to make changes in order to be home with my babies and hubby more...help!! Any ideas? God has blessed me with so much more than I deserve. I love each one of you so much:) Haley