My BIG, big girl!

My precious Eliana Grace turned 4 on October 21st. I truly cannot believe how fast the time has gone. When I look at her and see what a beautiful person she is growing into, I feel so proud and sad at the same time. I still think of her as the tiny little baby that I once held, making me a mommy for the first time. She is such an AMAZING little girl. Eliana has the biggest heart of any kid I've ever known. She is always concerned about others, so tender and compassionate towards everyone. She doesn't like to see Addie get punished for misbehaving, she hates to see anyone cry, and she is the first to comfort you if you're upset. I can't wait to see what God has planned for her as she grows up. She is extremely sensitive, and we sometimes have to be careful what we say around her because if she hears something that concerns her, she will worry and worry about it so much that she has bad dreams. I've even found a gray hair on her little head, which I think is from her worrying so much. Despite the fact that she carries the weight of the world on her little shoulders, she is a very happy and fun-spirited girl. She is as girly as they get, and loves to wear "fancy dresses," anything that sparkles, and loves to do her hair with way too many clips and bows, put on jewelry, sing, dance, and pretend to be a princess. She is definitely OUR little princess. We love you, Ellie, and are so thankful God gave you to us.


Eliana at 1 month old






Look at those cheeks!


My sweet girl at 18 months


Love this kid!


My princess, 4-years-old

Little Livi

SO...... I had a baby! I know! Crazy, huh? Olivia Faith entered the world on September 11, 2009 at 7:41 a.m. weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz, and measuring 18.5 inches long- our tiniest bundle yet! It's hard to believe, but she is already 3 months old now. She has been such a blessing to our family. It's so amazing how our family has grown to love her so much in such a short time. The girls are great with her. I am so impressed with how Addie has taken on her big sister role. She dotes on Livi every chances she gets, smothering her with kisses and hugs (we're still have to remind her to be gentle) and is eager to help me with diaper changes and giving her baths. Eliana is the best biggest sister ever, and is so protective of Olivia. She doesn't let anyone talk too loud when she's sleeping, and her heart breaks every time she cries. Livi is such a HAPPY baby, always smiling, and loves to "talk." I predict she is going to be quite a chatter box once she learns to really talk, which will probably happen pretty early since she has her big sisters to model it for her. Girls just love to gab! We give thanks and praise to God for our beautiful, healthy family.

Backup Blogging

I know, I KNOW. I have not posted a blog in F-O-R-E-V-E-R (said like the kid with the glasses in The Sandlot). Well, life with 3 little ones has been crazy! Thankfully, I'm at my parents' now, so I have a little more free time on my hands. So, I'm about to post a series of entries... as many as the kids will let me, anyway. Let's see if I can document all the happenings from the last couple of months... Here we go!