Not sure what to title this...and other things.

I was going to write a post about our anniversary and then didn't. Then I was going to write a post about Madison and realized she'll be 2 months old next week, so I could wait on that...

And then I thought, "Oh I know..I'll just write about what it is like to be a family of 5"....and then I freaked myself out a little bit just thinking about it and turned my computer off.

Okay, not really. I just figured I could say a lot of those things in one post.

Anniversary - We celebrated 7 years last Sunday, March 20th. It was an awesome celebration too. Jason surprised me with a new Pandora bracelet AND Fossil watch. He spoils me. A lot. But he also knows that those 2 things meant a lot to me since they were both previously stolen. I gave him some cowboy boots. Well, he went with me to pick them out, but it was my idea. I was a little surprised at this, but since then he has already worn them to Gruene Hall, like every good cowboy does, AND he now has a twang to his voice. I've been waiting for this our whole marriage. ;) I love and adore my husband. I love and adore our journey together.

Madison - Actually, I will save this post for next week. She will be 2 months and that is a milestone around here. :)

Life with 3 kids - Well, it's good. No, it's better than "good", it's amazing. I have to admit that I was very scared to see what would happen with 3 children, but so far it's been more than I could have ever imagined. Jason and I both feel like our family is exactly how God wants it. I know for Jason it was even scarier to imagine 3 children, but he has said multiple times that he can't imagine it any other way. Reagan & Jackson both adore Madison. It's nice to have 2 little helpers too. Of course, Madison is the perfect baby, but more on that later. I am adjusting pretty well. I have my moments of craziness, but I was like that before kids too.

Jason and I have been so aware of the blessings God has given us. We have been bombarded and humbled by his gifts of love and provision in our lives. Seriously. Amen. Hallelujah.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day

An Old Celtic Blessing

May the blessing of light be on you—

light without and light within.

May the blessed sunlight shine on you

and warm your heart

till it glows like a great peat fire.

The last 6 weeks.

I'm back!!!!! Well, the Mac is back. A new one and I have named her this time...as well as taken pictures and writing down the serial number for it. ;-) Her name is Tiffany. I think that's quite appropriate seeing that it is THE best of the best.

The past 6 weeks have been busy, beautiful and life changing. Miss Madi Joy is doing beautifully. Life is good...well, I think I'll just let the pictures explain. :)

And this is just a small portion of what God is doing in us. Thank you, Jesus!

A quick update

A lot has been going on and I miss blogging.

That's all I have to say.

Okay, not really. Did you really think that's all I would say? I mean, really? Okay...enough of that.

So, we got robbed a few weeks ago. They took my MacBook, Jason's iPad, ALL of my jewelry, money and a few other things. We were gone for about an 1 1/2 hours on a Monday night and came back to our home being invaded. I was sickened. I couldn't believe someone was in our bedroom and that they took some of my most beloved items from my jewelry box. My James Avery charm bracelet. My Pandora bracelet. My necklaces from Jason. A watch I was given for a graduation gift. Rings from major milestones in my life. Just sick...

Fast forward to today and I realize that I can live without those things, but my heart is still sad to not ever see them again. However, I know that what was most important was that our family was not there. Thank you, Jesus! I will not leave this world with my charm bracelet's on or my computer in hand. ;) A good reminder.

In other, more important, news. Madi Joy is doing wonderfully. She is seriously the best baby. Calm, peaceful, happy, content. Everything I spent hours on my knees (begging) praying for her to be. :) I could not be more thankful. Daddy and Mommy are in love. Jackson and Reagan are so great with her and want her to be talking already. We have assured them that she will be doing that soon enough....so enjoy it now! Ha!

I wish I could post pictures, but I can't....and now you know why. Boo.

I start back to work next week. Madi will be coming with me and I am working less hours. Praise be to Jesus! ;-) I am so excited for the oppurtunity to spend more time with my kids this summer and to be more focused on being a mommy to little kids. Jackson starts kinder in the fall and the crying fest has already begun. This will be one of the most important summers ever for me! I am thrilled though to be getting back to my job that I LOVE. I have realized how much it is a part of me and how much leading worship is a calling. I can't ever get away from a calling and it just so happens, I can be a mom and a worship minister. Again, thanking Jesus for this!

Hope to get a laptop soon so I can do more of this. Will try and post more! Until then, be blessed...and listen to Kenny Chesney's new album.

That's all I have to say.