A *Few* Pictures of the Girls!

Here are a few (wink, wink) pictures of our precious little gifts! Reagan is 4, Sydney is 2 and Jordyn is 7 weeks old!!

Thanks, JJ, for taking these!!

Happy July 4th!

(I did write this yesterday...just never hit "publish"!!) Today we had a pretty relaxing day! My sweet husband let me sleep late this morning which was wonderful! We just hung out at the house all day (except for a quick trip to get Slurpees and hotdogs). Reagan, Steve and I played a few games of Memory, the girls drew on their Aqua Doodles, Playdoh was out for a little bit, stories were read, we danced some ballet (not Steve!), ska, and Steve danced to the Cinderella song with the girls (so sweet!). We had ants on a log (celery, peanut butter and raisins), pig-n-a-blanket, and macaroni and cheese for dinner! Alas, all three girls had baths! Whew! It was a fun day!!!

OH...and Jordyn found her thumb!!!

Dress Up!

Can you tell I'm trying to catch up a little on my blogging today?!?!

Here are a couple of pictures of Reagan all dressed up...in case you didn't realize it, she dressed herself! Oh, these little girls sure are fun!!

Play Day!

Yesterday JJ so sweetly and cheerfully watched Amanda and my munchkins so we could have a little uninterrupted time to fellowship! The kids had so much fun (and so did we)! When Isaac and Samy had to leave Sydney burst into tears! Here's a few pictures of the adorable little ones!!

My Dad

A couple of weeks ago I found out that my dad had an aggressive form of cancer and the doctors did not expect him to live more than 6 weeks. So, two weekends ago we packed up and headed to Alabama. The kindness of God was evident the entire trip. His kindness towards my Dad, towards my Aunt Pat and towards us. I was amazed at what a peaceful trip we had. My dad and I were able to have so precious hours alone to talk and we all had time together as a family. The girls loved being there and playing loving on their Grandpa. I am so thankful that we were able to make the trip and see him while he was still at home. My aunt graciously gave up her house (which is adjoining to my dad's place) for us and kept us very comfortable. This amazing lady has cared for my dad for the last 15 years. Early this morning my dad passed away.

The peace of God is such a wonderful gift and I feel like I've been swimming in it since we made the trip. I am forever grateful for the last moments and conversations I was able to have with my dad. I am learning to trust the Lord through each and every situation and with each and every life of the people I love. He is making me more and more aware that I say I trust Him, but when the test comes, am I really trusting Him? And as I press into His caring arms I become more and more aware of my need for Him. Thank you so much to those of you who have been praying for my dad and for us!

6 Weeks Already!

Jordyn is six weeks old today and she is getting more chubby each passing day! She is such a sweet little baby girl! Let's see, she is looking around a lot more and when I hold her and say her name, sometimes she will look right at me. Her sisters just love loving on her and helping me with her. They sing her songs all day long and they love kissing her and hugging her.

I know I didn't post her 5 week update and that's because we were in Alabama visiting my dad (more on that trip soon). She was such a trooper! She made the long drive there with hardly making a peep and on the way home she cried for several hours, but all in all she did amazing! I was hoping she would still go in her car seat without kicking and screaming once we got back to Orlando...and she has! She has made many trips to Costco and Publix already and is just as content as can be!

Saturday I took her and Sydney for a walk in my double stroller (which rocks!) and Sydney held Jordyn's hand the whole time. It was so sweet! I wish I would have taken a picture of that moment!!

Oh! And she had her first bottle the other night. She hasn't quite figured it out yet, but I'm going to keep trying! I'm going to try a different kind of bottle tonight and see if she takes to it better!

BUSTED!!

Today I put the girls down for their nap - they nap separately. So, Reagan went into Jordyn's room to rest as I tucked Sydney snug in her bed. Our before-nap-conversation went something like this:

Mommy: Sydney, it's time to take a nap.

Sydney: OK Mommy!

Mommy: Sydney, are you going to obey Mommy and stay in bed.

Sydney: (Imagine an adorable, high pitched two year old voice saying) Yes Mommy!

Mommy: OK, what happens if you don't obey?

Sydney: A discipline.

Mommy: Night-night. I'll see you in a little while.

Sydney: (Again, in a high pitched little voice) Love you, Mommy!

Ah, and the house is quiet. For about 20 minutes. Then I hear a crash-boom-bang and a little girl sounding like she is having a ball! Did she really think I couldn't hear her? She was quite proud of her little mountain! Let's just say after the picture she was "encouraged" to quickly go to sleep!