Marshmallows

Yesterday me and Emma and the Kilbanes went to Ingaldsby farm (just opened for the season) we got our cider donuts and coffee etc. and of course Emma had to go to the bathroom.

We had to go outside all the way around the building and you could smell fire in the air. Emma said Mumma it smells like marshmallow's out here that must be a marshmallow bush.

God Bless You !

We have been sick all week and when I say ALL week that is what I mean. Samantha and Danny had strep throat and Emma and I have had the worst cold in all the history of colds.

Emma was sneezing constantly and couldn't stop she had the cutest look on her face when she came up to me and said Mumma I can't stop bless-you-ing no matter how I try....I love that little girl....

Samantha!!!

We took Samantha to have her 6 year well visit back in October. They did an eye test and said that we should go see a eye doctor because her left eye was much weaker than her right (20/50 ).

We made an appointment and went in Novemember. They confirmed what our doctor told us and that she has Amblyopia and she will need glasses. Samantha heard this and burst into tears. She recommened that we come back in 2 weeks to do another eye exam because she had been dilated and she wanted to make sure she got it right. So we went back she then recommended that we also patch the good eye 4-6 hours a day so the weak eye can get stronger. Well Samantha again burst into tears but this time the pitch was even louder than the first time. When we walked back out of the room all the kids waiting to be since had the look of fear on their little faces. The Lord was ever faithful to us, (once again!!!!!) if this was not caught she could have been legally blind in this eye within the next couple of years.

The doctor recommend that we use these bandaid like sticky patches. Well these made her itchy and almost impossible for her to wear she cried and itched it and within an hour the stickiness wore off. I searched online and found these patches they come in the cutest animals and princess/superhero motifs. Well she LOVES to wear her patch and gets excited to wear it. And she looks so cute in it.

The Lord has been gracious to us in this whole experience. Giving us patience with her and structure to fit 4-6 hours into the schedule. He also changed her heart from grief to excitement. He has been so good to us words can not describe.

So we go back to the doctor on the 14th and if you could pray that she will not have to patch anymore (although she will need glasses for the rest of her life). We will keep you updated.......

Happy Birthday Bean!!!!

On February 7th our precious little one turned 4. Boy does time fly. Lord we thank you for the blessing of children. Gifts that we don't deserve...
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reflecting on Summer

Here are some pictures from our summer travels. The Lord's blessings are like the waves on the shore, they never cease!

Ahhhhhh the beach!!!

Couldn't get there today (Dad just home from the hospital)
Hitting it tomorrow! YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our girls are getting so big!!!

They are growing like weeds. Here are pics from their first days at school.

Off to school!!!!

What am I gonna do when my big girl is gone all day long and my little girl is gone 5 hours a week?

Coffee you say, maybe the gym, shopping possibly, cleaning the house? Nope crying..... Pray the Lord protects them at school and give them the opportunity to declare His name!!!

Have you ever seen a cuter ball player?

Our MVP!!!!!