only 6 weeks left?

It's that time again...the Holidays are upon us. Where has this year gone? Heck if I know? Christmas shopping is in full swing. This year I don't have to cook Thanksgiving dinner which I am so happy about. It is allowing me to really get a head start on Christmas shopping. Seriously though, in a little less than 2 weeks it will be December? Miss Lydia's come off in 2 days.Thank you Lord. It has been a long 6 weeks. She can finally bath normally and she will be lighter! Her feet look gorgeous. When she was recast-ed 2 weeks ago, well I was never so happy to see a pair of feet before! She sure has some big ole feet, and momma can't wait to put her shoes on her. Poor girl is always playing in the coat/shoe closet. Well now she can actually put them on. I have been on such an emotional roller coaster lately with Lydia's physical set backs. So pray for me those who read this blog. My heart is aching and I am need of some prayer! That's all I would like to share for now... For Turkey day are headed to Charleston, SC. It will be great to see my cousins, see the ocean, have our kids play together. Needless to say not have to worry about which side of the family we'd have to pick for Thanksgiving day...yay! Heaven knows boat rides and beach days at the ocean are just amazing. Hoping everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. There is so much to be thankful for, so much God has blessed us with. A time to reflect, take a deep breath in and smile for all the good that is around us. My thoughts and prayers this Holiday are with our troops that have recently left Ft. Campbell for another tour to Afghan. Jacob has been luck enough to be able to stay, but every I turn there is the unpleasant reminder of all the daddy's and mommy's, daughter's, and son's, that aren't here. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheerleader's are the cutest.

Our cutie girls were Green Bay Packer cheerleaders this year for Halloween. They were too cute, if I must say so myself. Their 'costumes' were 10 bucks a piece. Well really I bought they're tutu's and all ready had everything else. What do you think of them?

Fort Campbell Mothers Of Preschoolers: You are not Alone

Just love this...

Fort Campbell Mothers Of Preschoolers: You are not Alone:      As military wives, we go through different challenges than civilian wives.   The biggest challenge we face that most civilians do not...

Uncle Yo-Si-ah comes to town

My brother who is just a year younger than me has been living in Dallas the last 6 years. Since living there he went to school, started some youth ministries, did 2 missionary trips to Brazil and Africa, and has become a pastor. He is now moving back to Wisconsin where he has accepted an associate pastor position at the church we grew up in. Such a cool and amazing life he is living. Any who he decided to detour and drive 2 extra hours to visit us for a day. I have never scene Isabelle so happy to see someone. He definetley wins the prize for whatever you want to name it...Isabelle was soo happy! All she could talk about was her uncoo, yo-si-ah. It was also surprising to see how inviting Lydia was with him. She tends to take a while to warm up, but jumped right in. Children can definitely sense when someone is trying to hard for their attention, the more relaxed and yourself the faster they warm up to you. (At least that's how mine seem to operate.) We enjoyed his company so much. Thanks for visiting us brother!

Leaf Piles

I caught some awesome pictures of Isabelle playing in the leaves last week. It has been perfect, beautiful, amazing, calming, and great smelling fall week(s). Kids are out all over raking big piles and jumping in, everyone seems to be out on a walk or at the park. I think we know it's all coming to an end when all to soon it will be too cold to go out. Isabelle likes to pretend she is a bird in the nest of leaves. Lydia isn't so sure about the piles. She prefers to hold one leaf at a time. :) The house is filled with fragrant cooking smells from hearty soups, chilli's, to pies, and baked cookies. Mmmmm We just got back from another trip to Nashville, to go see Lydia's orthopedic surgeon. Turns out we aren't going to recast her left leg but leave it be.... So we enjoyed a nice breakfast at a cool diner called 'Noshville.' Again, Jake was able to make the appointment which I am so thankful for. Up until today I was not comfortable driving to Nashville myself. Definitely am confident with the drive now though. Well, I am off to make loaves of banana bread! FYI, tonight is another show time of one of our favorite shows 'New Girl.' If you have never watched it I suggest you do. Its with Zoey something or other...she is awesome, as are her roomates on the sitcom. Check it out!

Oh and Isabelle had to run out in a small rain that came down so out came her rain boots and splash she did!

6 year bust

Well it was bound to happen, an anniversary that blew. And..it was this years. Last week Tuesday the hubs was home with a tummy bug and there was no special evening. The hubs is also not a big card guy. Which is fine, but at this point in my life its the little things; like a card that make it all okay. So I was bummed to get zip, zero, nada...It didn't feel like a special day but a regular day with 3 kids to take care of. However I do have to give credit where credit is due though. 2 weeks prior to our anniversary we spent some alone time together while in Wisconsin and he surprised me w/ a credit at a nearby spa here in Clarksville. So thank you dearest for the 'pre' anniversary time and gift. So here is the love of my life, 2 little girls later, oh and our snazzy anniversary outfits (aka sweat pants and a t-shirts.)

Bread Bread Bread!

I am feeling like I am in a rut with being a SAHM. As the girls get bigger I feel like I need to start stepping up my game. So today I made some bread. MMMM, the house still smells amazing. And the little devil and angel on my shoulder are arguing right now because I want to go eat more! This weekend we purchased some some farm fresh butter, I spread a bit on this bread and shut the front door it is good! I spread olive oil on the bottom of the pan and sprinkled a light dusting of sea salt. In the one loaf I mixed in parsley, oregano, and basil. I then o.o.'d the top of the bread before baking it and added those same seasonings to the top. DELICIOUS! The Second loaf is a regular white loaf of bread. I just o.o'd the bottom of the pan put the loaf in, after it raised a bit I brushed it with butter and baked it. So there it is in a nutshell. The house smells great. I feel like I did something more productive. Isabelle did help in the making of this...She has to learn too. :) I know I need to work on my bread making skills but the bread still takes good.