These little ones...

are my world. I always want a photo of my with my children on Mother's Day. This particular mother's day wasn't actually the greatest. We were getting over a stomach flu and just kind of getting by. We had plans for a picnic in the park, but they got nixed because of the flu. However, I wanted a photo of me with my babies to remember this year, this moment, the good and the bad. Because honestly, I wouldn't change a minute that I get to spend with them. Lately, I'm trying to be more conscious of letting myself get burnt out and loosing it with them. It's easy to do with three small kids, because it's hard.  It's not easy to have to meet the demands of these three little people all the time.   However, they are the people I love most in the world and I am trying to treat them with the respect and love and kindness they deserve.  I want them to remember to treat others the way their mother treated them. I want to be more present with my parenting.  They are so innocent and they trust me 100% to be there for them and love them constantly. And I want them to feel that and know that without a doubt. I want them to forgive me for my mistakes, so I need to be loving and kind and forgiving of them too. Sometimes I feel that I expect too much of their sweet little minds and forget so easily that they are just learning. I hope that I can do better and be better for them. I hope that they always know how much I love them and how much I love their Daddy and how much I love our Father in Heaven.  They are so amazing. And I am so thankful that they made me a mother. I am so, so thankful for the opportunity I've been given to raise them and I've promised myself I won't take that task lightly.

GG turns 80!

We had a nice BBQ bash for GG's 80th birthday at my sister's house. We just had such a fun time as a family and enjoyed the day together. My sister made a beautiful cake and we enjoyed her new outdoor kitchen for the BBQ. GG loved her book of memories that my mom and I compiled from many friends and family for her. Happy Birthday, GG!

A 7 month old!

This cutie pie turned seven months old at the beginning of the month. And he just keeps getting cuter and happier and sweeter which I never knew how that could be possible!  He's starting army crawling and 'planking' and rocking on his hands and knees. The kids think this is hilarious and the best thing ever, but I'm so not ready for my baby to be mobile yet.  It is pretty darn cute though! This past month the poor sweetie pie got an ear infection.  He was pretty miserable and even feel asleep while in the jumparoo.  As sad as it was, he was so darn cute sleeping away there.

I'm having so much fun watching this sweet baby boy grow.