Time Flies

Hello friends,

Life is busy keeping up with these 3 handsome guys . . .

And this beautiful 2 year old!

But I wouldn't have it any other way! ♥


Time is flying by and I can't believe the school year will be over soon. Some days it is hard to keep up. :)

Kyle is getting ready to finish his LAST year of elementary school. That is hard for this Momma . . . to watch him grow up so fast! I swear it was just yesterday that I was walking him to class on his first day of kindergarten, so how is it possible that his last day of 5th grade is approaching so quickly?? He has had a fantastic year and I am so proud of him and all that he has accomplished. He is excited and ready for Middle School . . . it's me that's NOT! :)

Brandon is finishing up 3rd grade. He can't wait for summer - because he is definitely my outdoors kid. He LOVES to be outside - climbing trees and taking care of critters. He continues to be our easy-going, always happy & silly one. I wish I could have his laid-back attitude. :) It's hard not to like Brandon!


Devin continues to LIVE for baseball. :) He had an awesome season and made the All-Star Team again. Unfortunately, since we are going out of town for the wedding, he won't be able to play this year. He was disappointed, but is already looking forward to fall ball.

All 3 boys have done well in school and made the honor roll all year. However, they are so ready for summer vacation! 2 more weeks! I am excited to have them home and looking forward to lazy days filled with FUN!



And Allie is at such a fun stage - spunky & sweet. She talks all-day-long and can carry on a complete conversation with you. I love listening to her talk - she is hilarious! Her new things to say is "Allie's embarrassed" and "That's disgusting!" and "Awesome." She is definitely 2 and is determined to do everything all by herself - and will have a guaranteed meltdown if she can't. :) She is doing really well potty-training and wears big-girl underwear when we are home. I'm not brave enough to keep them on her in the car seat because she will still have an occasional accident - but hopefully SOON! :) She LOVES everyone and is so full of personality. We all adore her and can't imagine our life without her! She definitely adds lots of JOY to our household.

Here is a video of Allie. There are so many things I want to capture forever! She just melts my heart. Hopefully you can understand her. :)

And it is hard to believe we are quickly approaching Jacob's 9th earthly birthday and his 3rd Heavenly birthday. Time is a hard concept - because some days it feels as if he has been gone forever and some days it feels like it was just yesterday that he was here with our family. His absence always surrounds us. But I heard Steven Curtis Chapman talking on the radio the other day. He is the Christian singer who lost his daughter, Maria, a year ago. He said that "his daughter is more a part of his future than his past." I love the thought of that - Jacob is a part of my future.

And a wanted to share a video that a blog follower made in memory of him . . . definitely touched my heart! Oh, how I miss him so very much!

I am feeling much better and am pretty much back to normal - finally! I still have some follow-up doctor appointments - but I am praising God for a full recovery. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. They definitely lifted me during a very hard time.

Ending with a scripture . . .

"There is no one like the God of Israel. He rides across the heavens to help you, across the skies in majestic splendor. The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you."
Deuteronomy 33:26-27 NLT

Resting in His arms,