1st day of school

Well, day 1 is complete. Jackson had his very first day of Kindergarten today. Let me just say that I did not ever expect this mommy to be so emotional! Wow. This has completely thrown me for a loop. While I have known it was coming and even been very excited for it to come, I always had it in my mind that it was still "forever" away. Not so much....

Jackson went to sleep excited and nervous. When he woke up he didn't even want to eat. This is much like me every Saturday night before I lead worship. ;) When we dropped him off this morning he walked right in, went to the front of the line and waved goodbye. I managed to hold back the tears until we left. Poor Jason. Ha! At the end of the day he was happy and now can't wait to go back tomorrow. Thank you, Jesus! We are really looking forward to getting involved in his school. I can't wait to start volunteering and being a part of this new phase of life. What a great opportunity to meet some new mama's!

I had to share what you see below.

5 years ago we took this when they were just babies. This image will forever be with me. Sweet boys. Jack & Carson are still the best of friends and now starting kindergarten. Time sure does fly by fast.

Look who else started school?!

This is the only picture I could get of her. All the other shots I got she was telling me that she doesn't like pictures. Ha! Isn't her outfit adorable? My Mom scored that at a garage sale. She is LOVING Mother's Day Out. It is such a blessing while I work at the church.

Praying for a special year for my kiddos. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Bossy girls and summer evenings

We've had a pretty busy year already. 2011 started out with a baby, a busy spring and now an even busier summer. Where did the time go? Jackson starts Kinder in a few weeks too. My mind is blown.

As much as it seems to zip pass me, I have been so much more aware of the need to focus and slow down to see them grow up. There won't be many moments to play in the sprinkler when he's 16.

And this one? Well, when she's 16 I am sure I'll get this look and more from her.

Until then, I'll take as many pictures as I can with my heart and capture the sweetness of today.

6 Months Already

Time really does fly by. Madison is 6 months old. My sweet baby girl is 6 months old. Before you know it she'll be graduating high school! ;)

Madison Joy

Madison you are 6 months old!

Not sure how much you weigh just yet, but I'm guessing 17 lbs. :)

You wear 6-9 month clothing and some 12 months that seemed to

have shrunk from when your sister wore them.

You wear a size 2 diaper.

You are a great sleeper! You started sleeping through the night again when I realized you were getting cold at night and put you in footy pajamas. Even when it's 105 degrees you like to be warm. You only sometimes get up. ;) You take 2 naps during the day....maybe 3 and you go to bed every night at 8.

You are our most joyful baby we've had. You have a very sweet disposition and love to smile. You love it when your daddy talks to you!

You love your exersauser and your bumbo! One of your favorite things to do (already) is to play with toys.

You are eating rice cereal and baby food now along with formula.

You love carrots and pears especially.

I haven't wanted to admit it, but you are already trying to crawl. You roll around everywhere and we have to buckle you in to everything. Your brother and sister were NOT like that. I bet you are an early walker too.

You still come to work with me and everyone loves you. You get held a lot, but you are pretty content just sitting and watching everyone too. It amazes me how easy going you are and can sleep anywhere. God knew what I needed. :)

I thank God for you EVERY single day. Daddy & I are so blessed and are always talking about how we can not imagine life without you.