My "Nephews"...

I fell in love with these two boys last month when I finally got to meet them in person. They belong to my wonderful college friend (who is like my older brother) Bob and his gorgeous wife Alisha. I wished we lived closer to them so I could really spoil them and get some more snuggle time in. They are too adorable.

mmmm....

It's been one to those weeks around here. Morgan has been really sick and is finally starting to get better...and now as of this afternoon-I've got what she had. aaaaaggghhh! And of course Aaron is working a night shift! so funny, ok not really!!! I really don't have time to be sick. I'm still trying to catch up on things around here from being out of town 2 weeks ago. Oh well, there is nothing that I can do other than head to bed now and try to get some sleep...and yes for all of you who really know me, it is 8:oo pm here, and yes I'm going to bed...that should tell you something! Tomorrow is another day...hopefully with everyone feeling better!

spring has finally sprung here!!!

Things are finally starting to turn green around here...that gorgeous bright spring green when everything is new and blooming from an incredibly harsh weather. I took these pictures yesterday in between thunderstorms while running errands in town. And yes, that is one of last years corn fields waiting to be plowed and planted for this year(it is Nebraska- corn country...just focus on the green trees all around it. I love the flowers in the second picture. We went and looked at trees tonight at Menards and are planning on planting one of these somewhere in our yard. Looking forward to spending some time outside tomorrow with Aaron planning and dreaming about how to landscape our yard and plant our garden. The possibilities are endless...now if only money were endless!!!

wednesday...

today must be my Monday because it's definitely been one of "those" days. You know the ones where you feel like you're spinning your wheels, wanna scream and possibly pull your hair out. Ok so maybe it hasn't been that bad, but still. Feel like I've been going all day and have very little to show for it. Just breathe right...we all have those days! Anyway, on a brighter note, I returned on Monday from an amazing weekend spent in South Carolina catching up with lifelong friends and my sister. Will have to share pics once I get them down loaded to the computer. My place is definitely with my family, but I have to say I feel at home as far as location goes back in the Carolinas! Maybe one day we'll be able to live there again. I can dream right?!!! Ok out to run errands and pic up my little one from school. Just keep Breathing...Just keep Breathing...Just Keep Breathing!

today....

has been a really nice quiet day around the house. We've stayed in our pj's. Slept in late. Watched a movie while eating popcorn. Spent a lot of time snuggling on the couch. Laughed until our sides hurt. And then cleaned up the kitchen while listening to the beach boys. Tomorrow will be busy with church and preparation for a new week, but today has been wonderfully quiet. Sometimes you just need to chill out and enjoy the day completely. How has your day been?

Just a quick thought...

as I finish cleaning up the kitchen and then move onto getting my little one ready for bed. I wonder how many times a day I repeat myself when I'm talking to my daughter, not because I'm not clear, but because she's not really listening. I think/know that we as parents, especially moms feel like a broken record just on repeat all through the day.... "please eat your food... come on let's get ready, so we can get to school on time....pick up your clothes and put them away...use your manners... open your ears so you can hear what I'm saying!!!!.....and the list goes on!!! I have to be truly honest - I really get tired of it...it's exhausting and exasperating to say the least. In the end you hope at least some of what you're saying get's through and that they'll eventually learn to listen and obey a little better, because I know as a parent I want what's best for my Morgan. I want her to be a pleasant, well-mannered, happy child, along with a whole lot more for her life.

Then I thought, exactly how many times does God get exasperated with me throughout the day, because I'm not listening to Him. How many times am I too busy with life and my own plans that my hearing falls short....it's like I'm going lalalalalalalala.....so not listening God. And yet He never gives up on me, never throws His hands in the air and throws in the towel. He's sees my life from start to finish and knows what He has in store for me. He has great plans for me, plans for me to prosper...and yet I'm so determined to do it my own way, no matter how many times He repeats Himself to me. So this evening, I'm a little humbled to be a parent. I'm going to try to be a little gentler in my tone when I'm repeating myself for the umpteenth time with Morgan. And yes I'll fail at it, but to know that my heavenly Father doesn't ever quit, gives me some encouragement for the night.......and now onto to Morgan's bedtime routine. Goodnight!

Happy Valentine's Day

Hope all of you have had a great Valentines Day. There's been a lot of love around here. It's been a wonderful weekend. I'll post pictures from my birthday later on in the week. After church this morning and an impromptu lunch at a friends house, we ended up all piling in our bed and taking a long winter's nap...it was great! Aaron has taken the week off, so we're both looking forward to the time together and the chance to get some things done in the house. Hope y'all have a good week!