The Cousins

When Lizzi left to visit her grandparents in Kansas at the end of May (for a month!!!!), I had grand intentions of posting on this blog everyday so that she could see what we were up to and not be so homesick.  Ha!  You know what they say about good intentions.  But here I am, finally posting pictures for her.

Yesterday, we went to Cindy's birthday party at the park.  We met the new cousin, Zach, and reacquainted ourselves with the rest of them because it's been awhile.  Sariah had to stay home because she was sick, and Caleb didn't want to be there--trust me, you'll be able to tell.  Still, the rest of us had a good time.  I loved getting pictures of the three babies; they were born in late December, early April and mid May.

And can I just tell you how in love I am with my own babies--all of them.  When I look at these fantabulous pictures, I am reminded how wonderful they are.  Aren't they beautiful!?

Happy Birthday!

To one of my favorite men in the whole world: thank you for all the blessings that are mine because of you in my life.

Well Worth It

Today's Writing Prompt: Too late

What was the last time you stayed up way too late? Was it worth it?


Last April, when I was getting ready to go to New York City (without the kids, whom my mom was coming to stay with), and we'd just found out our house had sold and the inspection was the day after I left.  I hate being tired, so at first I thought it wasn't worth it, BUT I was able to have a lovely nap when I got into town (without the kids, did I say that already?), and you know what, it was worth it!  And the inspection went fine, too.  LOL!

Sariah's Party

An Oklahoma Story

Everyone knows by now that we survived the May 10 tornadoes in Oklahoma.  The Norman tornado(es) were much too close for comfort.  We only had a fence panel knocked down, and we put it back up within an hour (the dogs, unfortunately for Bob, were not blown away by the twister).  Our kids were completely terrorized, but I was grateful for the last 14 married years with my husband.  He communicated a lifetime's worth of information when he called my name on May 10--I knew to pick up my 3-year-old out of her bath and take her and all of the children to our safe spot immediately.  And all he said was, "Tracy!"  It was the first tornado he'd seen in 38 years of living in Oklahoma.  Poor Caleb saw it as well.  Hopefully, this will be their last sighting for a long, long time!

In the mean time, some pictures from around our side of town from May 10 and May 11.  Can I just say again, how completely lucky and blessed we feel to come out of this intact?!?!

Three!

Happy Birthday, sweet Sariah!  What a delight you are to our family!

14 Years!

Time flies when you're having fun. From Day 1...

to Day 5,084 (because this picture was taken in April)...

to Day 5,114, which is today.  And because of the internet, I now know we've been married approximately 441,763,200 seconds.  And counting.  Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!  How grateful I am for all that he is and does!

Nice Shot

It's Hannah's latest ... interest.

Firsts

Lots of firsts around here again.  This is from Samuel's first tub bath, which he appeared to really like.  Hannah never really liked her baths ... but that's probably because hers were freezing cold because I was so afraid of burning her.  It's only taken me six kids to learn.  LOL!

And who can have a first bath without a helpful big sister, right?

Like Father, Like Daughter

This is Sariah's latest obsession.  I downloaded some toddler games for my iPhone, and now I am essentially sharing my iPhone with a 2-year-old.  It figures.  But she sure is cute!