domesticated

After my failed attempt at baking an angel food cake... I decided to redeem my domestic skills by pulling out the old sewing machine. And voila! An adorable little dress for sweet Evy. I haven't sewn in years and years so it took longer than I hoped and I had a few mistakes... but practice makes perfect so I will be trying it again! Isn't my babycakes so precious???

we heart cows!

Chick-fil-A held their annual Cow Appreciate Day last week... if you dress up like a cow you get a free combo meal. Free Chick-fil-A??? We were so there! 

happy birthday usa!

A huge rainstorm dampered our 4th of July plans just a bit... but we managed to go to IHOP for a delicious breakfast, take a stroll through the park in our new wagon, eat some festive cupcakes, go out to dinner with friends, and play around with sparklers. We skipped out on going to a fireworks show because our kids go to bed at 6pm... I didn't want grouchy kids the next day. It was a nice, low-key kinda holiday... just what we needed!

abundantly blessed

Often I sit back and look at my family and stand in awe of the Lord. What did I do to be this lucky in life? Sure I have known my trials and tribulations... many dark times in my childhood and adulthood... but oh how blessed I am. As I hold my precious 8 week old daughter tears sting my eyes as I thank God for all He has entrusted me with. I am not worthy of His lavish gifts but I am ever so grateful. It is very difficult raising an Autistic child, on top of raising three young children, but God slows me down daily to breathe in His blessings. All three babies are sleeping right now - snug in their beds. I pray that I can honor the Lord through my children. I pray that God can use me to move their hearts towards eternal salvation. There is nothing more that I could ask for. 

splish splash

Noah is a fish out of water... Jude not so much. 

Noah is an adrenaline junkie... Jude not so much. 

Noah goes a mile a minute... Jude not so much. 

Two very different boys but so similar at the same time. Jude is happy to just wade in the water, while Noah is throwing himself full throttle down the slide. But then every once in a while Noah will come to Jude's side just to sit. They sat along side the pool, splashing the water with their feet, and enjoyed a few moments together. Then it was right back to their sillyness.

beach bum

Love the summer... we have been enjoying lazy days at the pool. Little e. has been a beach bum (well, if there was indeed a beach in Oklahoma) with her adorable swim suit and babyGap sunglasses! 

celebrate!

Gotta love Target... this glittery mess of a hat was only $1 and it kept Jude squealing with joy for an hour! Definitely got my money's worth out of it! We had a fun day celebrating our nation's birthday. Tons more pictures to post but I have to work on editing a client's photos the next couple of nights... so here is a sneak peak into our 4th of July!