Prayers for Stellan

What an amazing child that has shown people who God is. And that miracles can happen. He is again in need of our prayers. For comfort to Stellan, wisdom to the doctors, and patience for the family. He was just airlifted to Boston for medical intervention for SVT (too high heart rate).

Funny Friday

I so wish I had a picture for this post.

So Wednesday we hosted playgroup in the pouring rain. The house was buzzing with 10 children and 7 moms. Lots of toy vaccums and strollers running around moms chatting in the living room. I heard a few voices from the master.....

Partners in crime....

Meredith and Ayla

standing at my jacuzzi tub

water running.

Me: "What's going on?" "We don't turn on the water girls."

Mere: "Baby Baa" "Baby Baa"

I turn to find a babydoll wading in the small pool of water....

Me: "Yep, baby is getting a bath."

Of course, just so you know, I did teach them that only Mommy's give babies baths. And they were to Never run the water again.

Shortly after I found them back in there.... this time only staring at their friend bathing!

(Note: No babydolls were harmed in this lesson)

What have we been up to?

This week has been another busy one. My mom took off a good portion of the week so we spent alot of much needed time with Mimi. It was nice just calling her whenever I wanted to ask her how to cook something or chat about our upcoming family wedding. We've chatted, swam, and started a very cool project in Ayla's room.

Leah checking out the fun

Picnic and swiming with Mimi, Aunt Sarah, & Parker... Leah's eye view

Ayla and Parker, my nephew "jumping" off the steps

Much of the week has been spent preparing for my cousin Jason's wedding. I love weddings and this one is sure to a Great one! Casey (his fiance) has the best taste and I am sure no detail will be left untouched. All the Owens' have new duds and we will, no doubt, be the best looking family there. haha I won't take it back :) I even bought some rollers for Ayla's hair! I am so excited. Just a few things left to do before the big day. I am putting together an emergency kit for the bride. Jeff's shirt needs ironed like 50 times! I detest ironing. Spending time with my Aunt Kerri and lil cousins. Plus whatever the bride can throw my way.

As I said before, we started a new project. Nothing new for me. I always have some sort of project going on. But, this one is going to be magical! Can you guess what it is??

I am no where near done, but that is a little sneak peak. I said magical, and that's a little much. But, I think its definitely going to be awesome. I need to stop talking it up just in case it fails! Gulp. I should be done soon. Touching up and finishing touches.

We shall see....

Speaking of seeing... check these babies out!

My Grandma came over and brought the girls these sweet little dresses she made. Not the best picture, but they are perfectly simple and sweet. She totally made my day! Ayla immediately wanted to put it on. We tried it on over her clothes- so no fashion show today. But, I am hoping to put both the girls in them soon. I think it will work for fall with layers too! Oh man. Plus, I have plans to get them embroidered. Sigh. I love having girls.

Hope you guys are finding interesting ways to spend your days.

Thankful Thursday

A Father's Love is Unconditional and Never-ending

Just as our Heavenly Father first showed us.

"The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion."

Numbers 14:18

My Blue Eyed Baby

Feeling our age

Tonight Jeff played in the annual Alumni soccer game.

We were both feeling our age, so to speak. Let me explain....

When I first approached the fence Jeff was in play.

He headed the ball and glanced in our direction.

For a minute I felt like we were in high school again.

He looked so cute. Really. Much like he did back then.

Even in the same number he wore back then.

Notice I said... back then.

Prior to the game Jeff was so nervous.

Nervous he was going to break, hurt, or tear something.

Not that he'd make a fool.

He's way too competitive for that.

I was feeling my age as I looked over at the young crowd to my left,

texting, talking, enjoying the game...

without children.

I was two in tow.

Packing Gma O as a reinforcement if needed.

Regardless, of our age

the game was fun to watch. I love soccer.

Ayla behaved.

We shared nachos :)

Leah napped in Gma's arms.

We came home early and watched Nemo.

Im in my PJ's at 8:45.

Im feeling my age.

Funny Friday

Ayla was having a rough naptime the other day. She typically naps about 2 hrs each day. Sometimes longer, if Im lucky. ha. Sorry. Anyways, we have times where she lays in bed and plays and after a while I go in and remind her to nap. Usually this works. Well, after 30 mins or so I went in and reminded her....


Me: "Ayla Joy, its naptime. Please go to sleep." *kiss


Shortly after I left the room, crying insued....


Me: "Ayla Joy, its naptime. Why aren't you sleeping? (sharper tone)"

Ayla: "I pay to Gob" "I pay to Goooobbbb"

Me: "Ok, let's pray, then you go to sleep, right?"

Ayla: "Ok, Mommy"

We prayed and I left the room. Ayla continued to not nap, but it was ok.