Need To Smile Today?

(Jackson Brown and Elijah in PA)

This should do it!

When did I get so old?

          

First day of school- August 2009

to have 2 little girls off to their last day of Kindergarten? SNIFF...

They will graduate tonight- walk down the aisle and get a little diploma.

I will cry and reminisce.

 I will thank God for these 2 little blessings who arrived the same day and rocked our world:) 

I will praise HIM for giving them health and the ability to learn.

I am proud that they are my daughters.

I am proud that they have accomplished a whole year of school.

First day of school- Aug 2009

I didnt even notice until now that she is wearing the same dress on her first day pic and her last day pic:) 

HAPPY GRADUATION DAY

SOPHIA HOPE

AND 

ARIANNA GRACE!!

Love, Mommy x0x0x0

Painting Projects

I LOVE to paint and have never been able to do what I'd like to with colors ect. because we were never allowed to paint in all the places we lived! So, I emailed our landlord and he said SURE!

Our living room is painted a tealy blue called Watery.

I went with chocolate brown and red accents all over

I love it!

I made these curtains with material I LOVE! I actually had a nursing cover with this fabric:) 

I also made all the throw pillows! I love my sewing machine!

I also painted the kitchen- which was a TON of work- too many little spaces!

We chose a nice warm brown color- the name is escaping me-

I took all my coffee signs and placed them all over the top of the kitchen- it looks so "bistro" to me!

I also made coffee curtains for the kitchen:)

Next is the dining room- I am thinking a warm red with black and yellow accents!

Mr. & Mrs. Justin and Erika Brett

My little brother, Justin, tied the knot on April 24th at a beautiful country club in PA. 

We were able to make a vacation out of it and enjoy time with my family and friends.

And YES, I did cry as my brother walked down the aisle to get married.

I thought of my dad and how happy he would be of my brother and his lovely wife, Erika.

I wish he could have been there.

The BEAUTIFUL bride

Congratulations, Justin and Erika! I love you both so much and 

wish you a lifetime of happiness and love!

We are SPARKS for Jesus..Sparks to light the way..

Here are my little SPARKIES who just finished their first book!

I love the AWANA program.

The girls enjoy memorizing Bible verses, and I am so thankful that they are hiding God's Word in their little hearts.

Happy Mother's Day!

I never imagined my life with 4 little children in it! 

Honestly. I always wanted 2 kids in my dreams, but having twins right off the bat threw a little curve ball in our plans. I LOVED having twins! The excitement of 2 little human beings dependent on you was exhilarating. Your fist child (children) brings so much pleasure as they eat their first bite of cereal, smile, coo and laugh, roll over, sit up, take their first steps.You're always waiting for the next big milestone! Then you have your next child- my 3rd- and life is a whirlwind!  You no longer wait for the milestones and you are lucky to even stay awake long enough to realize their growing up! You world is full of boggers, dirty diapers, spilled messes, sticky fingers, Dora and Diego, and exhaustion! Then add another! I dont know how I have managed to survive four little munchkins in 5 years but through God's grace I have and honestly have tried to enjoy the ride! This Mother's Day, I woke up to a clean house, flowers, little plaster of paris handprints, a warm cup of coffee with biscotti and bagels and 4 little smiling faces beaming with pride because I am their mom and its Mother's Day!  I couldnt be happier! Yes, life is crazy and I often loose my temper and patience almost every day, but I have the love and hearts of 4 little people! I am instrumental is forming who these people turn out to be and how they view this world and their God! God is using me to shape 4 little lives. 

What a humbling privilege is mine!

my oldest by 30 minutes- Sophia Hope

my Arianna Grace

my Ella Faith (Ella Bella)

my last baby(and my BOY)- Elijah Benjamin

Post coming soon...

My camera cord got left on a bus in Boston. It is being shipped as we speak. TONS OF pictures and a post coming when it arrives! I know you've been missing me!