Big girl room

Chaille's birthday is coming fast, and we redid her room last night for her. It is so adorable. She loves her purple room. She wanted it purple-ish blue. We went with a very light purple instead. It turned out really cute:

Family Sunday

Today was a nice "family" day. We went to church this morning and then headed to Frye's before Grandpa Shell's Birthday Celebration at 3:00. We enjoyed seeing everyone and catching up. Every birthday Celebration with Grandparents is special!!! Grandpa turned 83. We are thankful for this man and his family legacy. The kids enjoyed a day with their cousins too!

Planting and Playing

What a fun Saturday we had! We played soccer, shopped for Chaille's bedding, played baseball, shopped for paint and plants, and then came home to work outside. A true "Spring" Saturday!

Bedtime Pictures

Amidst the nightly busy-ness, we still try to be a family. Tonight I marveled in our lives at this phase. I'm thankful for this phase, even if it means crazy crazy weeks. These children are worth every minute!

Game Ball!

Tonight before Nolan's game, I took him up to the diamonds to practice with him. We did a lot of hitting and then worked on fielding at first base. The result was amazing! Nolan hit 4-4 with an RBI and several outs at first base! His team lost 6-3, but scored their first runs of the season. And... NOLAN WAS GIVEN THE GAME BALL!!! He is so proud! And we are so proud of him!

Momma's Helper

Silas has been a HUGE help today. After lunch, he began cleaning on his own accord. When Steve left for the farm, the other three opted to leave and Silas chose to stay and help me knock out my to-do list! We made an awesome team and had the place clean in time to go cash in our coins (107.00 worth!) and buy him a new camera, me some new rugs, and go out for pizza! I'm so proud of my helper, and enjoyed the fact that our work day turned into a "date!"

Priceless Princess

I'm so thankful for a best friend who is so talented! I have been wanting to get rid of my wedding dress. I had seen the idea of taking photos of your daughter wearing your wedding dress for her wedding when she grows up, and knew I needed to do that before I got rid of it. Jennifer did an amazing job and these are a true keepsake to be treasured!!