Crafting....{Hair Bows}

I've decided that I don't like paying the $5 or so for cute girls bows, so I googled how to make "layered" bows for my girls as they are getting bigger and the "baby bows" don't look as cute in their hair any more. Here's some that I've made so far...what do you think?

Ah ha!

Look who I caught standing up all by himself!

My little munchkin is growing up entirely too fast!

At least he took time to smile at me :)

Water Park Fun {Photo Blog}

Jason and I decided to start a small group at our church for families of little ones. A time of fellowship for those of us who have kinder and under kids to come together and hang out with one another and build friendships. It's been a blessing and today was our summer outing - Rob Flemming Aquatic Center. Although none of our friends were able to make it this month, the kids and I had a BLAST. here's some photos and videos of our fun Saturday adventure!

Jayden looking cool before we left

Playing in the pool with your sister is the best....

Jenna liked the water jets...

Julianna investigating the water slide.

Video of her her going down:

The bucket fills with water and dupms on unsuspecting kids every now and then.....

Josh liked the water slide as well.... here's him going down:

We couldn't keep Jenna off the slide... she even liked going backwards! Here's a video of her :)

We brought fruit and crackers to snack on so that we could stay all day and have fun...

Even Jayden had a blast!

He REALLY liked the water fountains... here's a video of him:

Swimming is hard work though! We were all worn out and tired from a full day of fun... We can't wait until our next get together and hope our friends can join us too!

It has come time....

To put up the baby gates again to block access to the kitchen.....and doggy food....

Water Camera

My husband has had an underwater camera for quite sometime now and I finally remembered to take it outside when we go swimming to capture my "little fishy" swimming underwater. Might I add, this is the coolest thing EVER - to take pictures and video underwater is awesome!! Enjoy! :)

Summer Fun! {Photo Blog}

Can you guess what we did on Friday?

mmmmm - and they were delicious!

Thankful Thursday - Jayden-boy

Seven months ago a promise was fulfilled to our family. A promise of another little boy that would bring so much joy and laughter and love. Time flies by too quikly when I think about how much he's grown. Here's a few recent pics of the little guy:

Speed Racer

Guess what "Speed Racer" has discovered?? Yep, he's all over the place!

Turning A New Leaf.....

So it's been THREE WEEKS since the change in our lives started. I have to admit that yes, it's been hard at times to keep my end of the deal with God and remembering that He does have a plan for us and that his plan is better than my plan. It has challenged me because I am a logical, planner. I like to have everything organized and ready-to-go. I like to know that my children are taken care of. And do you know that God has created me like that?! It's part of my role as a woman, wife and mother. And of course it's in my husband's DNA to want to provide and ensure that his wife and children are provided for.

About 8 days ago, Jason got a call from Planet Ford. A company he really didn't have a desire to work for. That's where I think God has a sense of humor. Don't ever tell God you won't ever do something because then he'll challenge you and delvelop your character through that and remind you that it's not about you anyways! The service manager wanted to do a background check and said he "may" have something coming up, but wasn't sure.

Then he called back and said, well, we might as well do the drug test too...

And yesterday he called and my sweet husband is now an auto technician for Ford!

The cool God-thing is that every part of his flesh wants to say "no" because he went from working on "luxury vehicles" to "everyday vehicles", but everything in our spirit (that inside voice) says, "Go, becuase I have a plan for you there - a plan to use you for Me". So not only does he have a job, but he is starting at the same pay he was at Lexus with, AND it looks promising for quick promotions within the shop.

So we loaded up the tools....and borrowed a 6 x 4 trailer...

Discovered that the toolbox was a half inch too long!

Prayed about how to make it fit....and then asked our neighbors to help us push it up the ramp....

God made it fit just right :)

We're so stoked to be starting this new chapter in our lives and it has been so encouraging to SEE God go before us these past three weeks and eliminate any fear, doubt, and worry. It gives you a new found faith in what God can handle. He created the heavans and earth in six days, you think he can't provide for you? :)

Mom & Joe Visit Texas {Photo Blog}

My mom and her husband were able to come out to Texas to visit us and the kids for a week this past week. (This is why I haven't been updating as much - we've been busy playing). Here's some highlights of their trip. It was their first time to meet Jayden, and haven't seen the kids since Oct. 2009....