breckenridge kind of summer

a week in Breckenridge was just what our little family needed.

exploring the mountains and soaking in God's beauty was hopefully

the beginning of a new summer tradition. can't wait to go back!

 

sweet ballerina

 

Ellie had her third and final dance recital with South Tulsa Dance Co.

It's always so much fun to watch her get dressed up and do her thing up on stage.

 

She and her BFF were able to dance together each year. We sure will miss seeing Claire every week.

I think the girls talked as much in class as their mamas did while waiting. :) 

a day in the life.

what's a mama to do when she's got the day to herself?

with nothing to do but get ready for this?

 

 

well, whatever she wants, of course. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ended a pretty good day with a pretty good night with this guy.

 

 

now bring on the sun and sand.

 

#12

it just doesn't get any cuter than this guy suitin' up

and playing his first ever baseball game.

be my valentine.

Annual dates with our valentines.

Most of us weren't feeling good but we pushed through, in the name of love. :)

Daddy and Ellie dined at Cheesecake Factory.

The boys and I pulled up to our traditional place, Cosi. Cosi was no more. Boo.

So we headed down the street for some mexican eats.

 

The kids really look forward to this date night each year.

I hope they look back on these dates and remember how much fun it is to show each other love,

not just on Valentine's Day, but every day.

baptism bash

This was such a special day!

Watching two of your kids proclaim their love for Jesus publicly.

Seriously what it's all about! 

 

I'll never forget the night last fall when they asked Jesus into their hearts.

 

And I'll never forget seeing their excitement on this day.

They keep asking when they can get baptized again, they loved it so much. :)

God is so good!

 

a full christmas

 

we had a fantastically full december,

filled with all kinds of christmas crafts and learning about god's perfect gift.

 

so thankful and blessed to spend my days at home with these kids.

and yes, i am still picking up marshmallows. :)