See Jackson Read

Jackson read his first library book all by him self (mostly).

I had to help him with big words but only after he sounded out all of the letters. I was so proud of him. He pulled out his book from the library and told me he wanted to read it, I said okay, but expected to be reading it within a few words. He was determined and got through the whole thing. He was so happy and excited, and when he gets excited he glows.

We've been here before

Lily got the RSV. It started Friday and we are still dealing with the wheezing, coughing and stuffy nose. However, she is still smiling and laughing through it all. Jackson had RSV two years in a row so we are the proud owners of a nebulizer, which had made giving Lil' her treatments easy. Every few hours I sit in the rocking chair, give her a binki and blow albuterol mist in her face. Her breathing improves almost instantly and she usually falls asleep from the buzzing sound.

I hope she gets better soon!

Asher's Birthday

For Asher's birthday we had a fun family celebration.


He loved his presents.

Jackson loved them as well.


He got the Thomas cake he wanted. He had a train cake last year, but this year he was very specific about wanting it to be Thomas. He was super excited about this cake, especially since he got to keep the Thomas on the top.

I loved these things when I was a kid and the punching bag was a hit with my boys as well. I was surprised at how aggressive the boys got with it. Jackson even asked me if he could start going to punching lessons.

Happy Birthday Asher!

four years ago we welcomed our happy Asher. I can't imagine a world without him. He has brought so much laughter and fun to our lives.

Happy Birthday kiddo! You are 44 inches of sunshine!

A Family of Five

I decided that it was time we got some family pictures. All of the pictures in our house are missing our little princess. It was fun to be outside on a slightly warmer than normal January day.







I made the boys some hats the night before. I have to say, I love them. I couldn't get over how cute they looked!



I may never get used to how beautiful this little girl is. I love her eyes.

Three months

My baby girl just reached the three month milestone. I have loved every minute with her. Sometimes I wish I could stop time or at least slow it down a little. I finally boxed up all of her newborn and 0-3 month clothes. Surprisingly, I only cried while I was doing it, and a little while thinking about it afterward.

Here are some pictures for the occasion.
A few more dress pictures. I love the orange!

I love Lily's profile. This is my attempt at capturing it on camera.

I made this hat a few months ago, but I could never get pictures of Lily in it. She seemed to cry every time I put it on her. Actually these are the only shots I got because she started crying a few minutes after I put it on. It is so stinking cute, why doesn't she like it?

Lily's Princess dress

When I first put Lily in her dress Asher said, "You are dressing Lily-Bean up to a princess." I thought that was kind of sweet.

I haven't gone as crazy as I want to with pictures of this little girl in her first white dress, but here is what I have so far.