Valentine's Day

We love any reason to celebrate around here and Valentine's is the perfect excuse.

By celebrate we basically mean eat chocolate candy for breakfast

Unless you only have 2 teeth - in that case your celebration consists of having your treats (none of which are chocolate) thrown placed on the floor by your siblings...it's not easy being the baby. :)

One decade

10 anniversaries 

9 road trips

8 loved ones passed away

7 years of parenting 

6 months of Navy deployment

5 jobs

4 degrees

3 kids

2 career changes

1 happy life 

There are a lot more numbers of hobbies, friendships, vacations, and experiences in general we've gone through together but it's interesting to see a short list of what has been 10 very full years of living.

It hasn't always been easy, but it's never been hard.  There have been a few tears but a lot more laughter.  We've learned a lot about each other, raising kids, and handling what comes our way. 

Philip is exactly what I wanted and needed in a husband and father and I feel luckier every day that my prayers were answered and I am getting to share this adventure him. ❤️

Denver this winter

Three year old Denver is like a Mission Impossible movie - non-stop action. (If we're being honest so was 1 minute old, 1 year old, & 2 year old Denver).

He's spent most of his days playing with his best buddy Mosi - they divide their days crashing toy cars, chasing each other, wrestling to the ground, seeing who can get dirtier...

His favorite place is "Cowboy Town" which he has made up as a fictious place that he visits in his dreams that strongly resembles Papa's ranch.

And why wouldn't it be the place he goes in his dreams? He absolutely loves it there and has visited (without Mom & Dad) twice this winter

As has always been the case for Denver and is no different now he is either in full blown jackrabbit mode 

or passed out

His ornery little smile is almost too much for his mama's heart

and his free spirit and strong will keep that same mama and his dad on their toes (also known as dog tired by the end of the day).

That being said, the fun and laughter he brings to our lives makes us happy to wake up and do it all again every day.

Annie update

Annie had some fun activities this winter and has continued to thrive as she navigates the world of school, friendships, and being a big sister.

A little buddy of hers had a paint your pet party

and since we don't have a pet she painted her dog cousin Jacey

her artistic talent continues to amaze me because I am well aware she did not get one ounce of from me.

She also went to dancing with Daddy which we've already covered her love for in previous posts and this year was no exception.

Her school field trip to the Science Museum was a good time

Lucky for her she got to ride on the bus with Nenny, which I must add, she has found being at school with her to be such a treat this year.

She had another visit from Mary her tooth fairy

and was recognized at school for displaying the life principle of the week espirit de corp.

First grade has brought some challenges but we couldn't be prouder of the sweet soul she continues to be.

Growing like a weed

Babies are tricky

at times it seems like they grow overnight. 

Throughout January & February Lily grew a lot & passed some milestones.  She acquired 2 teeth 

started on table food

began to crawl

which wasn't good enough apparently because she started pulling up quickly after.

Her personality has blossomed & she likes smiling

playing in the water

and being around her bestie

Her precious spirit is a reminder every day that God knew she was exactly what our family needed even if we didn't.