My Blessings

Only love can be divided endlessly and still not diminish.

Making Memories

Dallas has fit into our lives just perfectly. The girls have fallen in love with their little brother. Kristen is such a big helper and tells me all the time how much she loves him. Just the other day she sat and held Dallas(with the help of the boppy and while she was sitting beside me) for a good 20 minutes and held his little hand. If he starts crying and is sitting in his bouncy seat, she will get his pacifier and put it in his mouth. She finds blankets to cover him up with. The second night Dallas was home he got very upset while I was changing his diaper at four in the morning. I heard the door to the girls room open and Kristen came out. She said, with sleepy eyes, "I heard the little boy crying and I was coming to make sure he was okay." She is such a sweet little girl and that just melted my heart.

It took Lauren a little longer to warm up to him, but she has definitely joined the 'We love Dallas club' along with the rest of the family. She loves to bring toys and his blanket to him. She has held him a couple of times, but likes him better when he is in his bouncy seat. She likes to rub his head and both girls always ask if they can pet him. I keep reminding them that he is not a dog.

He had his first appointment Tuesday with the pediatrician. He has lost 8 ounces since birth, but overall checked out good. We go back next Tuesday and they want him to be back up to his birth weight. He eats good and burps good, so hopefully he will gain it all back.

Kristen had her 5 year check up at this appointment and did great. She has had a growth spurt and has increased in her percentile in weight and height. They tested her eyes and ears and she passed. She followed directions very well and I was so impressed at how well she did and even the very good manners she used when the nurse would ask her a question. However, when it came time to get two shots she screamed and cried and I am sure people outside of the doctors office could hear her.


Kristen loves to dress herself and I love to see what she comes up with. Today this is what she wore. Of course we didn't have anywhere to go.



It is hard to imagine what life was like without this little guy in it.

Our Snow Angels

The girls were so excited about the snow this morning. Once they realized Paul was outside I saw them running by with their pj's still on and their boots and coats. They didn't stay out for long since they weren't dressed in the proper attire, but they still had lots of fun.

50% Mommy + 50% Daddy = 100% Perfect

Bundle of Boy

Dallas has totally captured my heart. He is such a good baby and I just love to snuggle with him. He makes the cutest little baby noises. Here are some pictures of our precious little one!

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Isn't she lovely

Today Kristen turns 5 years old...at 6:58 p.m. to be exact.



I cannot believe my baby is now a big girl! She has changed so much over the last 5 years. I can remember bringing her home from the hospital. She cried the entire first night all because she wanted the lights in the room on. I should have known then she was going to be a unique little girl and very much like her Momma. She knows what she wants and how she wants it. She brings so much joy to our lives. She is the funniest...cutest little girl (but of course she is mine so I am a little biased).

She loves learning new things, drawing, playing with play doh and doing crafts. Singing and dancing are one of her favorite things to do. She makes up silly songs and sings them. She LOVES stuffed animals, Disney Princess' and Barbies. Her favorite Disney Princess at the moment is Mulan. I don't know how many times we have watched that movie! Her favorite thing to play with is her Barbies and Mobigo game. She has a wonderful imagination. She likes to be outside and loves playing hide-n-seek. She likes taking pictures on her new camera she got for her birthday. She loves helping me cook and her favorite thing to eat right now is any fruit and chicken nuggets. Her favorite drink is strawberry lemonade. Her favorite snack is pretzels or yogurt. Pink, purple and yellow are her favorite colors. She loves reading books and the book she is really into is Pinkalicious. She is such a lovable, cute little girl with a soft heart that likes to be a big helper.

I didn't know 5 years ago how much she would change my life, for the better. While I wish I could bottle her up because she is at such a cute age, I am looking forward to watching her grow. She makes me so happy! A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart. Happy 5th Birthday Kristen! You are my sunshine!!

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More pictures!!

Here are a few more pictures of the house. I don't know why it has taken so long to post them. I still need to post some pictures of the kitchen, which I forgot to take, and of our room. I have a few more decorations to get for our room and I am looking for an elastic bed skirt. I hate having to take off our mattress, which is a king and very heavy and bulky, when I want to wash our bed skirt and Degas loves to rub up against it. I REALLY love my house! Now I just can't wait until baby comes to make our family complete!!

Master Bath Before

Master Bath After



Hall/Foyer Before

Hall/Foyer After



Playroom Before

Playroom After


Laundry Room Before

Laundry Room After