picture overload.

I was going to post my first wordless Wednesday but I could NOT pick just one picture to share!  

Sunday was a beautiful day outside!  My sister stopped by because she found an adorable outfit for Miss Girl and I convinced her to stay and play. (:  My sweet nephew, Elyas, loved the swing!

 Lilly also enjoyed swinging with Mommy.  Oh how I love to kiss those chubby cheeks!

Yesterday, the boys and I got to enjoy seeing Veggie Tales Live with Grammy!

We may or may not have been a little bored during intermission...

 What a fun night!

oh. mr. sun.

Someone please pinch me because this weather is unreal for February!  Here are a few pics to show how we spent the day while the sun was shining and it was 66F+ outside.

I adore this picture.

My healthy girl

Melts my heart.

He cannot get enough cuddles from Mommy and I can get enough from him either.

She enjoyed being outside!

They seriously love each other. 

Oops!  He has food in his mouth!

My sweet little Mr.

Picnic Lunch

I love kissing these little toes.

Can you say blue eyes?  I am so in love with her!

Update

I have been in hiding for over a month now.  It's called the packing, moving, adjusting, hiding place.  Honestly, I just could not bring myself to write about anything.  Why is it when there is so much going on it seems as though I have nothing to say?

Oh boy, where to start.  Well, we still have yet to close on the house we want to buy.  Just typing that brings frustration.  Today is the 3rd closing date we have set but, yet again, we will need to extend it.  Problem is I have not heard from our loan officer or realtor about a possible date to change it to.  Worried?  Slightly.  Over it?  Getting there. (:

Last year for our anniversary, Alan and I took a trip to South Dakota for 5 days and we loved our time together.  So, this year we wanted to do something similar and had decided Tennessee would be close enough in driving distance and some where neither of us had visited.  {Nashville here we come!}  Our anniversary is tomorrow-still don't know when we are closing on our house-we planned to leave tomorrow for a week-this pregnant lady is not so happy with so much unknown.

Here's my predicament. 
The house needs a crack repaired to stop the small leak in the basement, new carpet, and new paint.  We need to repair the crack, wait for rain to be sure the seal worked, then lay carpet in the basement.  While waiting on the rain, we can paint, lay carpet upstairs, and begin to move in.  And we are so ready to be in our own place again! 

Our original plan, when we were supposed to close on our original date, was to get all this done and move in before we went on vacation.  Then with the 2nd change the plan was get the painting done so the guy could lay the carpet upstairs and we could move everything in before we went on vacation.  And with the 3rd change panic set it.  That date is today, the day before we wanted to leave.  But after some talks with Alan and my wonderful mother-in-law {she is seriously an angle!}, our plan would be to paint the next couple days after closing so the guy could lay carpet while we were gone and when we got back we could move everything in upstairs before Alan had to return to work.  Our vacation would be shorter, but that is okay.  {I think I am going to have a hard time being away from my boys anyway}  That plan worked for me.  I liked the idea of moving in after we got back.  I was starting to get excited once again.

Well, as we found out yesterday, that plan would change...for a fourth time.  So, now our plan is so try to leave tomorrow {hooray!  I'm excited!} and come back Tuesday/Wednesday.  Hopefully our loan will be ready to close by then!  


Maybe our experience is a typical to buying a home...I don't know.  I just know that we have learned what questions to ask, not to expect any closing date to really be correct until there is a time set, have patience, and take our time shopping around for a loan because you will be dealing with that person/people/company for a while. 


Enough about the loan and house. 


The change of pace here in Fulton has been wonderful! {most of the time} I do miss my friends and Super Target. (:  Alan's job is so much less stress it is almost boring for him.  Don't worry, he is staying busy with the house craziness, the boys, and I.  Noah and Taylor LOVE being able to see Grammy and Poppy {and of course, Uncle Austin} every day.  I am so grateful that they have opened their home to us while we are in between homes ourselves. 


Noah just finished swimming lessons and I could not be more proud of him!  He went from being terrified of get his face wet, to swimming 6 feet, or so, on his own!  I really enjoyed spending that time with him each day and being in the pool during 90/100 degree weather wasn't bad either.  Mr. Taylor is in no way scared of the water.  He will jump in on his own if you are not looking!  We have been working with him in the water too.  {My in-laws have a pool and my pregnant self has loved spending time in it!}

Baby girl is doing great!  I found a doctor I really like and everything seems to be going well.  Starting to feel all the wonderful things that happen in the third trimester, but that just means I am so closer to meeting my little girl.

Before this reaches a length that no one will want to read, I'll stop. (:


Will post pictures soon!

cherish each moment.

Waking up to find the boys have made their own breakfast of strawberries and string cheese.

Noah looking at me with a smile and saying, "I can't believe we're having another baby!"

Spending the day in our backyard with a beautiful friend and her two boys.

Holding my two year old while he falls asleep in my arms.

Watching Miss Lillyann Grace move and kick.

Each time I breath, Noah thinks his baby sister, Lilly, is moving.

The way he looks at me like I'm the only one in the world while taking my hand in his.  {I melt}

Quiet time with my God, His word, and my fav cup of coffee, courtesy of my Keurig {from the one mentioned above}.  And during these moments I find the strength and peace I need to keep moving forward, following His will {even thought it can be painful}.

My neighbor brought over 4 packs of diapers, baby lotion, baby soap, and one of the cutest newborn outfits I've ever seen!  I will certainly miss her, her thoughtfulness, and kind words.

Quiet nights sitting outside watching all 3 of my boys catch lightning bugs.

The feeling of accomplishment when I see the beautiful flowers growing in the flower beds.

Finding out our second offer on our house was accepted.  Since before we were married, Alan and I talked about owning our own home.  I cannot believe we are headed in that direction and will be able to bring our baby girl home to a house we own.

Building relationships with the most unlikely people.  I'm talking about the people who vowed from the moment they met you that they would not like you or give you the time of day yet they become some of the most fun people you have ever been around!!  I will sure miss late night movies and snow cones. (:

Peace that comes from God's creations.  I love being outside!

Watching someone grow into who God is creating them to be.  As a youth pastor's wife I had a front-row seat to this.  I will miss being apart of their lives on a frequent basis.  They have taught me more than they will ever know and I love each one of them greatly!

My two boys sharing a blanket, laying on the floor, while watching a movie.  So sweet!

Random hugs, kisses, and I love yous from my four year old.  He has the most tender heart!

Just a few thoughts/things I want to be sure to remember even when life is hectic and crazy.  Stopping to dwell on the blessings in life is so uplifting.

summer...i mean, spring time fun!

Mr. Taylor playing on a beautiful spring day. 

{Can you see his crazy bed hair?}

Not quite sure what the boys are doing here.  

They always find new ways to play.

This is my nephew, Elyas, whom I adore!  Taylor was so excited to hold the baby while we visited my family last weekend.  I think Mr. T is going to be a wonderful big brother!

This day felt like summer for sure!  I believe it reached 90F outside so it was perfect for the little pool...

...and the water guns!  Noah was kind enough to share some of the water from his water gun with my shirt.  Don't worry...Mommy got him back!

 Of course it was most fun to squirt each other.

 I like this picture.  Taylor splashing Noah and Noah squirting Taylor...brothers.

 The next day was another hot summer-like day.  We spent the morning building things with wood...

...and the afternoon playing in the pool and sprinkler.  

I adore this picture!!  This will be hanging on my wall some where.  They are just too cute!

When Daddy got home we grilled hotdogs and corn on the cob {best way to have corn!}.  

We also had salad, baked beans, fresh fruit, and pasta salad...so good and we were so full!  

{Isn't he cute!?}

 Less than a dollar for this all day entertainment.

This is a little blurry, but I love how much they love each other!  Makes my heart sing with joy.  We were outside from 4ish to 8pm that day.  It was beautiful!

What a perfect couple of days.  I love the sun shine and I love the warm weather!  Sadly, today the high is in the 50's but that makes me appreciate the sunshine even more.  

I can't wait to make more summer or spring memories!

Side note:photos are compliments of my phone.  I am never very good at grabbing our actual camera, but I must say, they didn't turn out half bad! 

easter

snow babies

On Saturday I finally thought it would be somewhat warm enough outside to let my two little guys go play in the snow!  This was Taylor's first in the snow experience and he was very excited.  Part of the reason he had not been out yet was because I did not have snow gear that would fit him and I could not get myself to buy something that he may only use once, you know? 

So anyway, I dug through the box of winter clothes that were Noah's and found a pair of snow boot that were three sizes too big for T and snow pants that were only one size too big.  To complete his outfit, he wore two jackets {one for warmth and the other was waterproof} and two pairs of glove.  Can you say over protective mommy?  Well, this is the final result:

Noah, of course, was already outside rolling around in the snow.  Last year we bought Noah's extra big so he could wear it again this year. {You may think that is silly, but my Dave Ramsey On Steroids Dad would think that is the only way to go!}  So he was set and had been outside in the snow many times already this winter season. 

Taylor could not wait to get out there and play with Daddy and Doah {this is how T says his name, so cute!}.  Here are a few more pictures from the day:

This is what Taylor wanted to do the most...lay in the snow and eat it!

My little snow bug

Noah loves being outside!

Helping Daddy shovel the drive way