When I'm bigger

Lately, Abe has reminded us he is still little.

I have to be honest.  Abe can be hard to parent sometimes.  

He is strong willed, full of spunk, and laughs at the thought of consequence.

One day he will boldly stand up for his beliefs and speak his mind.

But, today, he is three.

He boldly stands up to his parents and speaks his mind.  And it just isn't cute.

One thing that Abe does, that bothers me, is yell out at bedtime.  We all the lights are dim and the big girls are trying to sleep Abe will holler out

 "MOM"

 "DAD"

 "I need you" 

You get the idea.

We often go up and tell him one more story or give him a warning for disrupting the quiet.

Last night he hollered out.  Jeff went up to check on him and told him to needed to quiet down and get some rest.  Abe looked his Daddy in the eyes and said,

"when I'm bigger I won't yell at bedtime but I'm still little"

Well played, Abe.

SNOW!

We got our first big snow last night and the kids were thrilled to gear up and head out.  Abe of course with his shovel in hand.  The bigs were ready to sled.  E even got to come out for a few minutes since Daddy was home to help.  

 

Baby's first snow

I love these babes fiercely

Owens crew

We snuck in a surprise picture of the Owens grandkids to give to Grandma tonight at our Christmas celebration.

Fischer with Crosby: 14, 8mo

Ayla, 8 Ridge, 7 Wyatt, 11

Cooper, 3 Abram, 3 Leah,6 & Emilia 10mo

Happy New Year 2016

Here's to another beautiful year!

2015 was packed full of awesome stuff.

So thankful for a new year to do life with my tribe.

Happy 2016

New Years Eve 2015

We had the best time hosting Jeff's brothers for NYE this year.  We wrapped up the year snacking & playing games.

resolutions fir the new year included

growing & running faster

trying hard to help more

learning to read

Top Ten of Twenty-Fifteen

Top Ten of Twenty-Fifteen

10.  New playset in our yard

9. Crosby Michael was born

8. Ayla started tumbling class

7. Small group planning the Family Fall Event

6. Spending a week in French Lick with Owen's family

5. Abram started preschool at LLC

4. Leah started Kindgarten

3. Spontaneous trip to Destin, Fla

2. Celebrating 10 wonderful years of marriage

1. Birth of our daughter, Emilia Micah Owens

My artist

Leah is putting to use her new easel and canvas she got for Christmas.  The brushes and paint were from her brother.  She wanted to paint a leaf.  So I penciled one lightly for her.  She was very nervous when we started.  As time went on she become more comfortable.  She took her time. 

 We learned how to hold the paint brush, how to mix paints, using water to thin out the color, shading, and outlining.

She is a natural.  I wish I had a picture of his first canvas.  She wanted to give it to mamaw.  I hate to say it, but I am quite jealous.  It turned out beautifully!  Hopefully, I will get her second.  Im looking forward to watching her learn and grow in all the new things she tries.