Drawer full of sweetness

We decided to have a weekend away before school starts. We packed up and headed to Branson. A little shopping, couple shows and hopefully relaxing are all on the agenda. Uncle Derek, Aunt Holly and the kids will be joining us as well. Madison got the best accommodations of all this evening!

Cousin Love!

We are hanging out at Grandma's today. Love watching all the kids play together. Sure wish we got to see more of Caleb, but the kiddos sure make up for lost time when he gets to come visit.

Words that melt the heart

Today's post doesn't come with pictures just words, words that tell more than a little story about what happened today. More about what is happening with our family.

After battling with my daughter in the Christian book store over which bible she was going to get for 20 minutes we finally came to an agreement. One she still was not to happy with.  I felt like I had completely failed her in that moment because we were disagreeing over a BIBLE of all things. I was trying to explain to her it doesn't matter about the sparkles on the outside.  What matters is what is inside, just like what is inside our hearts.  I was so frustrated that she would not listen to me.  It is something I can not expect her to grasp in a 20 minute conversation, especially since she is 7 and loves everything that is pink and sparkly. I wanted her to get the plain one that was discounted and she wanted the more expensive prettier one. When the battle was over and I had her talked into a cover to go with the one I picked out we then walked past the clearance isle on our way out and low and behold there was a PINK bible even less expensive than the one I had picked out. I laughed!  Omg, really! It felt like being rewarded after working through our 20 minute melt down.  We both got what we wanted but the more I thought about what happened disagreement or no disagreement I was proud that she has wanted her own bible. She wants to look up, read and learn scriptures. She wants God in her life!!! Our family was in a much different place even just a year ago.  Suddenly I realized what is in her heart. I am so proud!
 My husband later on after all this, out if no where said to my daughter "Mommy has brought God back into our family and brought us back to church". Talk about melting my heart and tears of joy. As a family and on a personal level I know we have a long way to go, but we have also come so far and it is the best feeling in the world. I love what God is doing in my life, for my family and though it is frustrating its even more rewarding.

King Drive Thru

 Well the King's stopped in for lunch on there drive back from vacation.  We ate at one of our favorite little Italian places.  As always we got in a great visit and were sure to get the details of there beach trip as well.

 Love these sweet little faces!

Ms. Beth was able to join us as well!  She never turns down good company, especially at Bravo!

Another sweet top from Mrs. Laura

 Mrs. Laura (owner of "Stitches By: Laura") brought over this sweet little top for Gracie to model today.  We just love everything she makes for us!  She can do it all!  Everything from Madison's baby bedding to the sweetest outfits for the girls.  She is even sewing up some curtains for Aunt Christy to hang in Baby Clayton's nursery. 

Random Phone Photos.

Just wanted to post some of these sweet photos I have on my phone. Many are on my Instagram and Facebook and I forget to blog them. Just a few random sweet shots taken in the past month or so. Enjoy!

Party Rockin'!

I took Gracie to a fun little pool party yesterday. Birthday parties are always so much fun at this age. After a week of swimming at Aunt Christy and Uncle Matt's house Gracie is swimming like a little fish.

Fun in Fayetville

 This is what a visit to Aunt Christy's looks like!  We are missing one kiddo in this picture, but this pretty much sums up the whole week.  Just a relaxing trip full of lots of catching up and loves.  Talk about a lap full of cuteness!

 

We did a little shopping while we were there and Caleb and Weston were checking out Weston's new toy.  I think Caleb was giving Weston a few t-ball pointer for in the future.

 This little beauty took her first dip in the pool while at Aunt Christy's.  She didn't seem to mind it at all. Another first to add to the baby book!   

 Weston wasn't to fond of his swimming get-up he had to wear, but after a while forgot all about it and was having a blast.  Gracie worked on her swimming while we were there and since has just taken off like a little water bug.  We had some great pool time!  I think the most memorable moment was when we walked down to the pool and got chased by the stinky duck to and from.  Gracie screamed, Weston laughed, I ran and Madison slept through the whole thing both times!