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Snapshots. Our week

Warm weather/creating art/homemade milkshakes/splashing in the pool/gardening/flower arrangements/outdoor play/coloring/Enjoying Harold and the purple crayon series/ It's been a lovely week.  I've been enjoying this time with our daughter before her little sister arrives. -We still have some time before I'm busy with nursing and changing diapers. I'm sure she knows just how much I love her and I want her to realize even when mommy is busy my love will never change for her.   With the warm weather, we have been spending our time outdoors. Activities take place on the back porch and there's been a lot of water play in the pool.  Our back porch seems to be the place for coloring and outdoor play for our daughter. -And possible naps for mom. :) I've been happy and enjoying life. Next week I'll be 24 weeks along in this pregnancy. We scheduled two hospital tours, so there's some progress being made. ...

Fresh air.

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.” ♡ ―  Audrey Hepburn ♡ This day we're all together and enjoying the fresh air.  A packed lunch and some play time at the park.  Squirrels come by for a visit.  In the background, our daughter is giggling and running around.   There's a light breeze and the sun is out.  We're all together just enjoying a beautiful Spring day.  Something about this moment makes me realize just how thankful I am for a new day spent with my family. 

Living in the now.

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”  ―  Albert Einstein Lately...things seem to have fallen into place. Everyone is smiling, preparing for the baby, and enjoying our time living in the now. Life is truly beautiful, and we're all thankful. Lately, things have been peaceful. I'm happy, breathing-thank goodness, and just loving motherhood. The weather has shifted again. Sunny days are ahead of us. Out on the back porch enjoying the chirps of the little birdies, sprinklers on, and the smell of freshly cut grass.-I'm daydreaming about mid-summer. Lately, our daughter has enjoyed her time being hands-on. She enjoys splashing in the sink and helping me with dishes. -Even if it's pretend play, she's definitely my little helper. She reminds me, "Mommy, are you drinking your water"? -"Of course, I am baby. I do appreciate you looking out for your siste...

Weekend love.

We enjoyed the sunny days before the wind, rain, and snow came for a visit. We're expected to have this weather until late Monday night. Saturday, we attended a family event at our local library. Inspector Magic was there with his animal friends. Kids and parents cheered and laughed along the way. It was a fun event for us all. During the show, I just had to capture this bonding moment between my daughter and my husband.  These days she's growing fast. We cherish every moment spent with her. My husband and daughter worked on my Mother's Day breakfast. I must say it was an overload of deliciousness. :) Pancakes with blueberry/orange topping, grilled ham steaks, bacon, and a side of egg. I enjoyed what I could before I became full. I really enjoyed this day. Each day my family makes me feel so loved. I'm very thankful to have them in my life. My side of mango. This pregnancy has had me indulging in fruit. I absolutely cannot get enoug...

Learning together.- Educational websites we enjoy

We're always exploring and finding new ways to learn. When we aren't painting, building, or creating.- We visit a few of our favorite sites.  Below I've provided a  few sites we enjoy visiting from time to time. I've also included a short description of each. -Enjoy Abc mouse- We use this site often. You pay monthly and it provides your little one with reading, music, math,  basics-(letters) art, music, songs, puzzles, and games. We're currently using the preschool setting on the website. We enjoy combining this with other activities. They also have an area for kids to visit the farm and zoo. Abcya -I came across this site randomly. I was up one morning searching the web and that's when I saw it. Here you will find activities such as letters, numbers, shapes, patterns, and much more. My daughter enjoys visiting this site and creating her very own art. (create your own pizza,-learning shapes as you create) (Free) Starfall - This is another site where ...

Learning...

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, and no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross I'm learning that no matter what always give your all. I'm learning that all things happen for a reason. I'm learning that some people will never understand the meaning of a sincere apology. I'm letting go and forgiving them regardless. I'm learning to appreciate each day. There's beauty in this life. I'm learning that breaks are good and sometimes it's best to take a step back. I'm learning to embrace the simple things in life. I've learned that you should always speak the truth. If you end up losing someone from speaking the truth, so be it! I've learned that no matter what you should never become a stepping stone for someone else. I've learned that there is so much happiness in life.  If y...

May lately. -Snapshots

Gardening/grilling/painting/relaxing/playing/exploring/sunshine/laughter/together/enjoying May has arrived and we're thrilled. With all that has happened, our truck needing a new transmission and my old camera breaking, we have been fortunate to get things under control. Our truck is currently in the process of being worked on and I was able to purchase a new camera.  Lately, we have enjoyed more simple things. Things aren't as hectic and everyone is smiling. -That of course is always a good thing. I enjoy my time out gardening and my daughter enjoys helping with the flowers. Evenings are spent out on the back porch.-Grilling and catching up over refreshing drinks.  Indoors we enjoy painting, singing, baking, building blocks, and knocking them down. -We all have a good time! Baby girl #2 has been kicking, especially at night. I enjoy these moments. Her sister sings to her and shares her day with her. I can't help b...

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