Weston's 2 Year Pictures

I love these pics, but let me tell you he was no angel during the shoot!!! I usually come away with a few less hairs after taking my kiddos pictures. HA! (Maybe I should start feeling sorry for what my mom went through to just get a simple snapshot of us. Pretty sure we never cooperated).

This one cracks me up! It's like he's working on his swagger.

I really wanted one in his sunglasses looking at me, but he was NOT impressed.

Family News

Just in case you're not on facebook:

It never gets old...we're super excited!

Summer Happenings

Here is a quick update of what's been going on in our lives:

I got the boat at a yard sale and painted the sign using an old cabinet door. The boat weight was on clearance at Hobby Lobby, but it reminds me of children clothing sizes (5T) instead of a weight. HA! The jars, books, and greenery were on hand. Cheap mantel. YAY! 

Mother's Day

Father's Day

Weston didn't care a lick about his birthday except that it provided a noisemaker. Arilynn, however, is constantly asking when she is going to turn 5 so she can go to Kindergarten. **gasp...this cannot be possible**

Both are growing like weeds! They have managed to stay dirty the majority of the summer, so far. :) 

We went to family camp this year, but I didn't take a camera. What is wrong with me? Weston was literally covered in mud from head to toe one day (mud provided by his sister bringing water from the bathroom). Wesley just took him to the showers and hosed him down, clothes and all. I heard him hollering outside! 

Arilynn is cracking us up with some of the things that are popping out her mouth (btw...she can't keep a secret). We were all in the kitchen eating lunch and Wes mentioned something about Weston being a big boy. At the same time, Arilynn was whining about something. I just mentioned to Wes that Arilynn wasn't being a big girl because of her whining. She overheard and said, "It's because I have sooo many problems!" Yeah, she has it rough!

Arilynn's Room

Before:

After: Lots of hodgepodge in this room, but that's ok. :)

God's Promises

The other day we had a good spring downpour. When we went outside afterwards we noticed this:

The rainbow was framing our street. How cool is that?

While I was standing there taking a picture, God sweetly reminded me that He keeps His promises and we were doing His will. Just in the few months we've been here, He has kept several. One of the biggest ones has been "supplying our need." If you notice, the Scripture says "need," not want. However, there have even been "wants" supplied. He has been so good to us and I know He will continue to take care of us.

One of the ways He has supplied is by using our church people. They have blessed us over and over again by kind words (this is a big one for a couple who really doesn't know what they're doing), food poundings, money, fresh eggs every week, scrumptious baked goods, and much more. They truly are a blessing to all of us.

Sometimes this world can become so oppressive, depressive, aggressive, possessive, (just trying to see how many 'ive words I can think of) and, you know that God is up there still in control, but it's nice when he literally sends you a smile and confirms it.

Have a blessed weekend to all 2 of you! :)

He's 2!

Happy Birthday to our sweet, but ornery Weston! 

No, that isn't chocolate. ;)

New Chalkboard Art

Had some fun doodling the other day:

Started with this one and then added some other spizzazz.