Priceless Moments....

Our Valentine's Day Surprises!!! I never knew a Hallmark Holiday could be so much fun! The angels got new book bags with goodies inside!!! What fun...however, they loved letting their balloons go outside the best part of it all! I was blessed with the coolest mom...she always made holidays so much fun and memorable...I pray my angels feel the same when they look back one day!!!!

On a different note......

I came across some pictures off my camera that I wanted to share......Happy Valentine's Day!

Dressed and ready for church!!! Love the smiles!!!

Bath time fun!!!!

Serious work taking place here....

Maddy knows how to steal the show......love this smile...and she love wearing "Pink"!!!!

Morgan coloring a Valentine!

Three Kids in a Clubhouse!!!!

He gets this from his dada...Thomas will load the wood and then take it out and then load it again...he loves playing in the wood pile!

Who is ready for summer...WE ARE!!! Trying on our new flip flops!!!

An oldy but a goodie...here we are just before Christmas with our buddies....Miss Heather, Kaydence and Kinsley!!! We decorated and baked cookies!!!!

Simply Beautiful......

I take a lot of pride in dressing the kids for church on Sunday......sounds silly to some I am sure but for this mama....it is a dream come true to have such beautiful angels light up my life and the lives of others! I couldn't dress them without the help of their Nana, and to her and Poppy I am most grateful!!!! Every other day of the week is play days for us but on Sunday...we shine the shoes and put on our best for our Lord!!!! In church we are learning about "letting our light shine for others to see" and these three truly light up my world!!!! So...in closing, "Get plugged in, turned on , and light up your world for God so that others see Him in you!"

Thomas showing his excitement....

and then his readiness for this to be done! Morgan however...she is pumped and ready to smile!!!

Here is Thomas and Morgan giving their love....as they so often do! Maddy...she just poses for the pics!

Morgan and Maddy.....Maddy looks like she wants to get this show on the road.....

When did she grow up???? Love this little girl...even when we tangle up...she is just soo much like me.....God help us all!!!!

Getting Ready......

Decorating our Valentine's.....what better way to spend a cold and rainy evening....especially when already dressed for bed!!!!

Let the sunshine IN!!!!!

The Sandbox

My GIRLS....in their CASTLE!!!

Even the ROOSTER joined in on the fun!

Today we enjoyed some wonderful outdoor time in the SUN!!!! What a blessing!!!! I can see that Morgan is not going to follow but JOIN in on the outdoor fun!!!! I am preparing myself for SPRING!!!!

What have we been up too?????

My little jumping beans......

Daddy's homemade biscuits.....a real treat for the tummy!!!!

This past weekend I attended a Women's Wonder Full World Retreat with our church. There were 70 women ranging in ages from 21 to 85. It as a blast!!!! I had a hard time being away from my angels.....and was sooo glad to get home...but overall it was a great retreat for this mama. I left out Saturday morning at 6:45am and returned Sunday at 3:30pm. What a blessing it was to drive down the driveway with my family excited to see me return!!!! The kids didn't skip a beat though...their daddy took great care of them and they had a blast making biscuits, playing at McDonalds, and riding their cars!!!

Sisters in action......fast forward 16 years from now....I will be one exhausted mama trying to keep up.....let's just say I will spend many a day/night on my knees!

And this is how we are spending out January.....anticipating warmer weather for sure!!!!!

Feeling the sunshine....

Finally....a picnic in the sun!!!!

Pizza Night

We decided to make our own pizzas....after all, that is what you do when Mama gets a new Pampered Chef Stone....oh, and Maddy has a new recipe! :)

A Eufaula Christmas......

Fun times at Nana and Poppy's......

What a great celebration it was.....we celebrated our Family Christmas on New Year's Weekend. Those in attendance were Uncle Jeremy and our soon to be Aunt Lauren, Jeb, Lacy, Emma, Ella and the newest Jones, Edee! Mamaw was also there along with Nana and Poppy! There were gifts everywhere but the greatest gift of all was watching the cousins interact and play.....they are all at such an awesome age!!! Emma is so mature and helpful, Ella and Thomas and Maddy played and fought and played and laughed till they couldn't go anymore....fun stuff! Morgan and Edee were the wee angels that have blessed us most recently.....and Jeremy and Lauren got a good taste of what awaits them! The siblings got some great bonding time in and then guys got to hunt (oh, and Emma too!)

I truly count my blessings when I look at the family Shannon and I have from both sides.....our angels are sooo blessed with sooo much love!!!!! Thank you Nana and Poppy for all the gifts....but most of all thank you for your generous LOVE!!!!

Morgan biting into Thomas' new log truck!

Maddy excited about her dress up magnetic doll and clothes!

Thomas was truly the envy of the group with his new tools....he was ready to help anyone needing a little assistance opening gifts!

We also want to say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Nana and Poppy for our Mobigo's and games.....we are slowly figuring them out....but look forward to the learning that is to come!!!!!

Happy Birthday Baby Jesus......

Oh...and Santa came to town!

Boy oh boy....we must have really been good this year......

Thomas and Maddy's new rides.....

Even Morgan got a set of wheels!

Maddy and Morgan in the "blue" jeep.....

Thomas styling in the "black" jeep......

Thank you Santa......How awesome it is to celebrate Jesus' Birthday!!!!!

Christmas in Valley

We are sooo blessed to have such loving and generous family! This does not even touch on the many gifts the angels received this Christmas....but this highlights a few from our Valley Christmas events. We also received various music toys, books...lots of books, stuffed animals, silly singing animals, a cool guitar from Aunt Stacey and Amy, and more....fun fun!!!! Hope you enjoy the pictures!!!!

Thomas and Maddy received a new grill to add to their kitchen....here is Maddy showing off a tasty new burger fresh from the grill :)

Nonnie gave us a wonderful new piano that we all love and enjoy!!! Morgan is already asking for professional lessons ;)

This is one of the super cool gifts that Thomas got for Christmas......boy can it shoot a Nerf dart far!!!!

This was taken just before we left for Great-Grandmama's on Christmas Day......We had a busy and messy day ahead but boy oh boy was it fun!!!!!

Hot Wheels Playdate!!!!

Our buddy Piper joined us for an afternoon of riding....fun times!!!!

Santa thought we were GOOD!!!!

Cars, Cars, and more Cars......

The Merry Go Round.....

A Valley Tradition.......

Christmas Angels.....

Sisterly Love.....

Maddy and Santa......

All three angels....this was harder than it looks....note the watery eyes on Maddy. Pictures are getting more difficult to take but boy do we treasure the shots we get. These were taken before church today......What a blessing these angels are to us!!!!

Mommy's Helpers......

I don't know if there has ever been a little girl that loves to help mommy as much as Maddy......however, she can get a bit distracted......

When buttering the rolls for dinner......she decided to take a bite, and another bite, and another bite.......um, Maddy....that isn't cookie icing sweetheart!!!!

Such my little helper! :)