little easter dress

Our precious Bigma made this Easter dress...for my sister Katy when she was 2 years old!! I was so excited that Natalie got to wear it on Easter Sunday...a dress that is 27 years old, but looks brand new...made by the most precious hands. Natalie is SO EXCITED that Katy is expecting a little girl, to be born in August 2009! Molly Rish, we can't wait to see you in this dress too!

a few easter pics :-)

my little cutie...

it's an art, not a science (and a little catching up!)

I am not an artist or a scientist when it comes to cooking. I am a horrible cook, and I burnt these bunny cookies today (and ruined them) just to prove it!

my new favorite picture!!

The "Pebbles" ponytail!

Who needs expensive toys when you have ziploc baggie boxes around the house?

Blowing Bubbles

Playing with my friend T.!

I love my backpack that Aunt Shannon gave me!

Seriously, the child loves boxes!


The past couple of days, I have been reflecting on the fact that parenting is an art, not a science. I love being Natalie's mama, and I love learning more every day about how to be a good parent to her. For so long, I thought that surely there was an "exact" way to do things...but I am definitely learning that being a parent is like being an artist. I must be creative and intuitive and figure out what works best for this amazing little one... I can hardly believe that she is fifteen months old...she is certainly into everything! We are having lots of fun, and I really like this "toddler" stage. She is such a hoot, and keeps me laughing. She is the greatest blessing from God in our lives. Thanks for keeping up with us!

celebrating olivia

i had the joy of celebrating the upcoming arrival of precious lane's little olivia...i can't wait to meet her! we had such a fun time and olivia got lots of lovely gifts!!

fun at gam and pappy's

love these curls

chasing sadie

celebrating isabel

the pink ladies can't wait to meet sweet isabel!

what fun it was to see these precious friends on sunday and to celebrate haley and isabel.

love you girls so much! (thanks whit for sending this picture along)...