Big News!

We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting baby #5 in December!

I am 9 weeks along. I had my first appt today and the baby is measuring right on time and was very active moving around. The Dr was surprised at the activity and said "This is one healthy baby".

We had long conversations and lots of prayers about expanding our family.

We had a rough pregnancy with #4. We met with several different OBGYN's to get opinions about the possibility. They all agreed it was fine and they would proceed with progesterone shots early to avoid the pre-term contractions.

It's a little unorthodox in today's world to have 5 kids but as you know we live outside the square box.

I've gotten some great and some negative responses. I look at it that every child is a gift from God and I thank him to entrusting 5 little souls to my care.

Krispy Kreme

Oh howI love Krispy Kreme donuts!

This is one thing I miss most about living in the country.... these melt in your mouth donuts.

So if you live near a Krispy Kreme stop by on June 1st and have one for me for free!

Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Madeline

5 years ago today we welcome Madeline into our lives. Little sweetie had some problems at birth and had a hard start at life but she showed her spunk and strong will and quickly recovered.

 We had no idea the little joy that was going to enter our lives. A family of 4 now with 5.

 Always smiling and full of joy!

 Such a sweet little face. I love to see her learn new things.

 She is my child who will walk slowly taking everything in. She's aware of everything and very full of questions.

Today on your 5th birthday I see you as a little girl. You start school next year. How can this be?

I love you so very much!

You are the middle sister and a lot is going on around you.

Your always there to cheer your big sister and big brother on. You love your baby sister Caroline so much. She turns to you for guidance always coping your moves.

Happy Birthday Mitty Girl!!

Call me old fashion

I took this photo straight out of my 15 year old daughters Seventeen magazine.

Did I buy it? Yes.

Did I read it first? No.

I only found out because of my open and honest relationship with my daughter. She brought the magazine to me saying "see this is why my friends are on the pill".

 

 

Here's a quote

"Birth control methods are like jeans: You may need to try a few on before finding a perfect fit. These girls love theirs!"

 

 

What? Are you kidding me comparing birth control to jeans.


Look at the other headline "Sex will be better if you use it"

 

 

The target audience for this magazine is 13 to 18.

 

 

This is not ok with me a mother of 3 girls.

 

New research http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-207039/Pill-harm-future-fertility.html is showing that taking the "pill" for long periods can destroy fertility. All I can say is SCARY!!!

 

Are you going to teach her morals or is Seventeen magazine?


I didn't know this article was in the magazine. The cover looks great with makeup tips and all about The Hunger Games.


Hidden inside is a message to our very impressionable young girls, it's ok to be promiscuous and you can get the pill without your parents knowing. What's next a guide to abortion?

 

 

I was reminded once again today, we have to be aware and downright snoopy when it's come to our children.

 

There are many wolves in sheep's clothing easily luring our children into making poor decisions.

 

We have been in trusted with these children and we are to teach them the moral compass.

 

 

My biggest advice after getting pregnant at 19 is talk to your daughter. Don't be naive, they know more than you think. The internet is littered with filth your children can easily see. Music videos, TV shows... the list goes on and on.

 

 

 She will listen all you have to do is have a relationship where you can discuss sex openly and honestly.

Special Day

Yesterday was a special day for our son.

He has been preparing this year for his first Holy Communion.

 In our faith it's a very special day to celebrate.

We even got a family photo all together and smiling!

Yes, my teenager is much taller than me.

I'm so proud of family.

William is finishing up his 2nd grade year and has grown up way too fast.

He's so handsome and has a very kind heart.

I have to share something that happened this year at school:

I received an email from a mom thanking me for raising a good son. As parents we usually hear the bad and seldom hear the good behavior things.

A little boy was harrasing this sweet little girl in class. She was very upset daily so much so the mother had to say prayers with her each day to help her (heart- breaking).

One day this boy was calling her names and my son went over and told him to leave her alone and stood up for her. Then my son went and told the teacher.

When she got home she told her mom that William stood up to him and it made her feel much better and realized it was going to be ok and she was able to shrug it off.

When I read it I cried with joy, my son is actually listening to what we are teaching him! This email was much better than hitting a homerun at a baseball game. This is true character!

I am so very proud of this sweet boy! Please slow down growing up, I'm not ready.

1/2 off Starbucks

This is a great savings for Starbucks! I love the mocha or vanilla Frappuccino now I can pick them up for half off.

I'll be ditching Sonic for Starbucks today!

YUM!

House Before and Afters

We've been in our house for almost a year now.

We've done a lot of work and still have a lot to do.

I was looking back at photos today and I thought I would share.

This is how the entry looks today.

We've done a ton of painting and wall paper removal.

This is a bit of the living room/ bar/ kitchen

before when we first looked at the house at year ago.
This is it today. We've painted and refinished the hardwood floors.
I'm hoping we will redo the kitchen and get me some new appliances and granite soon!

I'm enjoying the country life. Many changes but my favorite is the quiet 2 lane roads.
I don't miss the long lines at the traffic lights.

Seasons of Friends

We always hear life is a journey.

What does that really mean?

I've been reflecting lately on friendships I've had over the years.

Our move has had me thinking.

Some are with you for many years others only a few months.

Childhood friends, church friends, kid activity friends, neighbors, friends you meet by chance.... the list goes on and on.

As life changes so does the contact with these special people in your lives.

Just because life has taken you in a different path doesn't mean these people are less important.

These memories and journey is very important in who you are and who you become.

Each of my friendships have had purpose and I value the time spent with each and everyone.

God brings people together when you need it.

I can't tell you how many times I've been praying for a particular thing and someone comes into my path and helps me or leads me in the right direction.

Today I'm praying for all the people I've called friends over the years. Those of you I've emailed in the blog world to those of you who I've known as long as I can remember in real life.

May God Bless each of you and bring you peace today.

Thank you God for friendship.

I see a beautiful image in heaven seeing familiar friendly faces along your path.

We're all here on Earth striving for the same goal.

Let's pray for one another and ask for God's blessings.

Maybe today is the day you call a friend you've lost contact with just to say hi.

Time to Celebrate

Spring time so many things to celebrate!

Easter was an anticipated celebration in our home.

After the 40 days of lent and no desserts the kids were overjoyed and filled with treats.

I didn't get a photo before church when the girls had bows and Will had on his church pants. But here are the kids about to head out to lunch with the grandparents.

This little girl cracks me up. She should be called "Miss Independent". She wants to do everything herself. She likes to eat with her long baby spoons. Lots of messes!

Another celebration was our oldest daughters 15th birthday.

In our new town they have these signs up in the middle of town that kids paint for birthdays and special occasions.

It's a mark we're officially residents Katelyn's birthday was annoucened on the sign. Her sweet friend Elizabeth painted it for her. What a great friend and talented artist!

Here is Kate and her pretty friends for her birthday party. These girls are a ton of fun! It reminded me of my teenage sleepover days.

They pigged out on junk food, took a ton of photos, decorated pillowcases and headed off to a late showing of the Hunger Games. Sleep time, what's that??

Favorite Fast Food

If you like Whataburger then this should make your mouth water with excitement!

Before we moved out to the country I had every choice of fast food within 5 miles.

Now it's more like 3 choices....

Whataburger is my new favorite when we have weeknight sports games or late practice.

I just crave their cute little ketchup packets. Seriously, what's in their ketchup it's the best anywhere. Have you tried new spicy ketchup, delish!

Did you know if you get rid of the cheese on your burger you can't taste the difference?

You also save about 100 calories.

Just sayin its summer time and I'm thinking about bathing suits.

I used to think it was called "waterburger"

What is your favorite fast food?