In the creative minds of children (at least mine)

The Nativity Scene, made my Madalyn and Loraly

The girls made their own nativity scene. Notice baby Jesus (aka Mickey) lying in the manger of hay (feathers), the pink ballerina nutcracker is Mary, the huge Santa, miniature Santa, and snowman are the 3 wise men, the angel nutcracker is of course the angel of Jesus, and Madalyn is holding the star the wise men followed to get to Jesus! Very creative!!!
This is what being a parent is all about. Knowing that all the reading, teaching, and story telling is making an impact, setting in their sweet, little heads. And they can put a story together in real life using their imaginations!

I LOVE IT!

Also Sophie was singing "Jesus Loves Me" today, every word!

WHAT A SPECIAL DAY!

7 really!

Is she really 7 already?! I remember the day she was born...she wouldn't stop crying, we thought 'goodness, what have we gotten ourselves into?!'. Life has interesting, funny, nothing short of quiet, since the day November 17th, 2003. She is crazy, silly, loving, very affectionate (on her terms), and oh so very special!We are very blessed to have our 2nd born! What an impact she will make on the world someday!

Happy 7th Birthday Loraly Mica!

We love you!

a new change...

So I was pregnant from March 2007-December 2, 2007 with Sophie

nursed her till January 2008

found out 2 days later I was pregnant with Reese

She was born September 10, 2009

And I nursed her till this past Sunday.

So all in all, I have either been pregnant or nursing a baby for the last 3 1/2 years!

What am I going to do with myself?!

It is a little sad ending. The thought of constantly caring for a baby either by carrying it while pregnant, or nursing it, is such a rewarding thing!

Reese's 'R' Party

The Invitation!
The front door!

The candy Bar!

The beautiful cake!

Reese's first ever cake!

Opening presents!

Lovin it!

She was so dirty from head to toe!

This is what she did at the end of the night!

Reese's birthday celebration turned out AmAzInG!

I had such fun making all the decorations, setting them up, and enjoyed everyone Ohhing and Ahhing over my hard work! I had never done so much to prepare for a party but with this being my last baby to turn 1, I wanted it to be the best for her!

We had a lovely group of people here to help her celebrate. We ate some good food, some yummy cake, watched Reese giggle while opening presents, and enjoyed seeing her attack her first ever piece of cake!

God has been to us this last year by blessing us with Reese and for that we are thankful!

On this day one year ago...

My life was blessed...

Happy 1st Birthday Reese Prestyn!

What a Blessing she is!

my sweetie and me!

one of my favorite pictures of Reese


The 1st picture of all the girls!

Reese still in the hospital in her sweet monogrammed beanie

Tomorrow is the day I have anticipated so much for the last 3 months and at the same time dreaded for the last year!

10 months old and oh so sassy!

My baby girl will be turning one at 2:24 pm September 10,2010. I begged, pleaded, tried everything in the book to get this baby born on 9-9-09! How awesome would that be?! But she had her story ready to be written! (and so did my doctor!)

I hope, pray, and plan on doing her 1st birthday party, and my last 1st birthday party up right! I want everything perfect just for her. She has been the greatest blessing to our family! She has completed us in so many ways more than I can explain!

I always knew I wanted another baby, #4, but I thought I wanted it around the time when Sophie went to kindergarten. The moment I found out I was being blessed and entrusted with another child, I was ecstatic! God had other plans for our family and I am so happy he did!

I want my sweet baby girl to know that she is such a doll! She has fulfilled my life! I thank God very often for her. I pray very often for her. I always thought I had my life perfectly laid out just as I wanted it. This baby made me take a step back and smell the roses. Enjoy each moment. Study every detail. Ponder every thought. I NEED my children! I NEED their love, their devotion, their love and lives! They are everything! I don't know if I would have taken it all in like I do since Reese if it wouldn't been because of her.

Thank you Reese for making me slow down! I want to cherish every moment with you, savor every long, sleepless night, and I want to hold you every time you want me to!

Your life makes me complete!

I love you sweet baby!

Happy 1st Birthday tomorrow!!!

Love Mommy

9-10-09

September means a BIRTHDAY is coming up!!!!