Roller Derby

Rainy Day + New Skates + Nice Mommy + 3 Energetic Kids
= Roller Derby in the Basement!




Buddy can walk with his push along toy...yay Nolan!

School's Out for the Summer

Madelyn's official preschool picture.



















Posing before graduation.











Ms. Elizabeth & Madelyn












Ms. Alyssa, her boys, & my girls

Our 6th Wedding Anniversary

What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nolan 9 Months Old

a picture is worth a thousand words...

A Mother's Day to Remember

I must admit, I was leery of Mother's Day this year. Jon got off of a 30 hour shift today at noon (not to mention a 90 hour work week). Luckily, he managed to get 5 hours of sleep last night at the hospital.

Jon walked in the door with a dozen pink roses & box of chocolates (which I devoured within the hour. This should not be a shock for those of you who know me well. The way to my heart is through chocolate:) I had an idea to visit Conner Prairie. Its an interactive history park. The kids loved the petting zoo. The spring lambs, kids, & calfs were cute. I loved touring the historical homes & buildings. The high point of Conner Prairie was riding in their hot air balloon (Pun Intended. Sorry, I couldn't resist.). There was a cable connecting the balloon to the ground but we were high enough to see miles & miles of the surrounding area. We ended our adventure with dinner at Paradise Cafe. I got my usual half veggie sandwich, half fire roasted tomato soup (never disappoints), followed with a slice of carrot cake.

Oh ya, Madelyn made me a gift at church. It was 2 Hershey kisses inside her hand made box. She said, "this is for you mommy...the chocolates are for me & Ansley!!!!"

Madelyn also made me a card at preschool. Her teacher wrote in the card what Madelyn wanted to say. It read, "You're my happy Valentine! I love you b/c I like to snuggle with you! Love, Madelyn"

A Milestone for Nolan

Nolan can be propped up to a sitting position now without toppling over. He can sit anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes; depending on how awake he is, the sturdiness of the surface he is sitting on, or which certain sibling he is sitting next too (not naming names)!




My friend Carrie gave me something to ponder over today...
"Love your children uniquely rather than equally."

Nolan 6 Months Old

Six months ago today, our bouncing baby boy was born! Nolan continues to warm our hearts in so many ways...

-He laughs when he cries.
-I predict he's going to be a thumb sucker, he never took to the pacifier.
-He discovered his toes last week.
-Today he watched his moving hand as if it were not part of his body.
-He screams like nothing I've heard from a baby before when he is really upset.
-Nolan loves watching Madelyn jump & run. He laughs hysterically at her.
-He patiently puts up with Ansley "loving" on him.
-Peek-a-boo is his favorite game.
-Nolan is always laughing or smiling.
-There is less hair on his head now than the day he was born.
-His hair is light blond with a dark brown patch at the nape of his neck.
-He is a big boy, already growing out of his 12 month clothes.
-When he sleeps, he snuggles a blanket to his cheek.

I am head over heals for Nolan! He has been the perfect addition to our growing family.