Piece of my day

While in the car today I told the kids we were going to have a dance party and if they didn't dance we were going to get home and I was going to pin them and give them 100 kisses! We'll I should of known that by saying that Preston would rather have the 100 kisses then have a dance party in the car. I could tell by the look on his face.
So sure enough when we got home he got 100 kisses. My face hurt so I had to split them up. He just laughs and squirms the whole time. He  loves it! He also loves it when my lips get stuck to his cheek and I can't remove my kiss. Oh Preston!

Mothers day and baby dedication

Every Mothers day is seems we have a new baby to dedicate to the Lord :) This year it was Chandlers turn. My mom and dad were going to come, but they needed to go take care of my paw-paw who got bit by a snake and was in the ICU. I am so glad they were there, to see him and help my Grandma. He is home now and I have more on that story but that's another post coming up....

Anyway Mollie and Doug came and Jason and Katie came, it was great to have family there for this moment. It is a big deal for us to let the world know this is where we stand.....right in the middle of God's hands. Not only does it keep us accountable to be Christian role models, but it's a reminder that the way we act is the way our kids will act. As a mom, I also find this as a relief because I know if something was to happen to Aaron and I, I know our church would still love and support our children in whatever ways they can.

So after the service I had a lunch planned in the backyard. Aaron's mom came and one of my best friends and her family came.

I made Chicken Salad, meats and cheeses, pasta, chips and fruit.

I made the chip bags by putting them through the printer then using a pretty paper trimmer to the tops.

I made the place cards by using baby food jars and a cardboard cardstock. The centerpieces were cans and flowers.

And this is your first look at our drink stand my husband and I built.

Piece of my day

Taylynn and I are starting something new. Since she gets up so early (7am) I told Aaron to send her in to wake me up and I would do a devotion with her before the day starts. Today was the first day, but the devotion book was still in her room with a little sleeping Alayna so we just laid and talk for a bit. It was sweet and peaceful! I look forward to many mornings sharing God's word with her.

Piece of my day

Today Taylynn, Preston, Alayna and I were all playing pass the shorts. Basically I took Chandlers shorts off to change his diaper and instead of putting them back on we tossed them back and forth and laughed. When Alayna got them she wanted them on her head. It was so funny and cute! A great memory with lots of laughter. In the meantime Chandler was sitting on my lap soaking it all in.

Plaza

It is a tradition of ours to go to Kansas City and shop and eat at the Plaza the Saturday before Mother's Day.

This year William Sonoma had a special cupcake event, so Taylynn, Preston and Alayna got to decorate a cupcake for me for Mother's Day.

 Cheesecake Factory!!!!

Piece of my day

Today is Mother's Day and I am just so blessed to have some wonderful women in my life including my mom and grandma. I have learned so much from them, but most importantly they have taught me how to love. I also wanted to remember this tid bit: While I was getting ready this morning Taylynn came in the bathroom and told me how excited she was that today was a special day for me. It seems little, but it was so sweet.

The day we went to a farm.....

We went to a farmstead with our great friends the Ritchey's. Some of my posts are better said through pictures and this is one of them. Enjoy!