Sunny Sunday afternoon

 In February one sunny Sunday afternoon after church Miss C asked me to take some pictures of her. I of course said YES!!! While daddy and brother played their video game the girls headed outside. We had so much fun! Miss C picked where she wanted to stand and the "poses" she wanted to make. My favorite kind of model.
    As I look over the picture from that afternoon I am struck by the fact she is growing up so fast. I know what you are thinking she is only four but I can not believe just how fast the time has gone. I love her personality and her spunk. I can not begin to tell you the many ways she has blessed my life. I realize I am often rushing so fast through each day with my to do list and errands that I often forget to stop and enjoy right now. The chance to pretend with her, play yet another round of sorry or Candyland, giggle over silly things, imagine a whole world where Barbie can do anything, attend school where she teaches me so many things, read another book, and so much more. I am missing the very reason I wanted to be a mom. House cleaning and cooking are not my purpose while they play a part in the bigger picture of motherhood they are not the greatest part. The part I love most and some days I do the least of is just stopping and be here in this moment! Well I could go on and on but we  are off to pick up Mister C from school and get a special treat to celebrate SPRING BREAK which I hope to fill with lots of special moments.
  I hope you enjoy these pictures from our moment together one sunny Sunday...

2nd cousins

The kids are very taken with the twins and love to visit them. I love watching them hold the girls and hear them talk about things they will teach them. It makes me think of the time I spent with the girl's  mom Alyse and the many many memories we have together. I loved all my cousins growing up and the fun times we had together. So many adventures over the years! I look forward to watching these four spending time together over the years and making memories of their own. 

Miss C and her buddy Savannah

Mr C and his buddy Madison

new pet

Last month we got a new pet! Mr C wanted a dog as he likes to say "mom every boy NEEDS a dog!" Miss C wanted a cat because they are SO cute. Well those who know me well know neither of those request were going to be granted. Instead we got a dragon scale beta fish. She is loveingly named Rosy. Notice the art work Mr C made her (the small folded paper in front of the bowl). According to Miss C she  also needed a large rock to look at too as she swims around. I love hearing the kids talk to the fish it is really sweet... It almost makes me consider the dog or cat. I said almost!