and emma turns number seven

That's my girl... my little baby girl. I can not believe she is 7. My sweet E, every day you make us laugh. You have a great sense of humor and even enjoy laughing at yourself (this will come very much in handy as you grow older!) Your good moods are contagious and your heart is tender. I enjoy watching you grow and change... you're up for any activity any time. You never meet a stranger and you can tell a great story... you can demand the attention, too!  You have also asked Jesus in your heart this year - your love for God is precious.  You remind me about God's goodness and His sovereignty when we have difficult moments.  How I pray you never forget these simple Truths.  You are one wonderful little girl and we love you so much it hurts!

Hudson turns 9!

Happy Birthday my sweet, strong and wonderful son!  It's been a big year... so much to say.  I'm truly thankful the Lord has given you to me... He has taught me so much through your precious life. I've learned to giggle and enjoy the little "boy" things that humor you. I've learned to be patient and wait to listen when you're ready to talk - this is probably a lesson I'll learn over and over. I've watched you grow in confidence in school and through Cub Scouts and baseball... having fun with your friends, using your imagination in writing books and skits. I enjoy watching you work... as you sit at the table and draw or write... you are so intent to make things "just right". I wonder how many erasers you've gone through!  I love how you still sit on the floor and play with your "guys",  how you make up imaginary games with your little sister. How every now and again you still call me "mommy". Your sense of humor makes me laugh... your inquisitive spirit makes me stop and think.  This year you asked Jesus to come into you heart... you had so many questions this past year and then you decided you were ready to become a Christian. How we pray your heart will want to love and please the Lord you whole life...

Daddy and I are so proud of you... we love you so much and we are so enjoying watching you grow and change. We learn from you... God teaches us many things as we watch you get older year by year... you are such a good boy with such a tender heart. We are so glad God gave us you!  Happy Birthday our boy!

Been living

Yes. Living life. And this is my desk. I've rarely had a moment to sit and catch-up on blogs or any computer unless responding and playing catch-up. I know I'm not the only one who is a busy mom. I hear "it's so busy" from just about everyone.

I'm ready for summer... for the pace to slow down a bit.


But for now I've got two kiddos counting down to their birthday celebrations.... For me that implies parties to plan, shopping to complete, a house to clean and the endless cycle of laundry to continue.

And a first for me... hand-written party invitations.  *gasp!*

Coming to grips with how I just can't do it all.  Just can't.  So I will pick and choose.

Only one life,
'Twill soon be past:
Only what's done
for Christ will last.