The time on the clock this morning when I woke up to Devyn projectile vomiting. I can't handle throw-up (at all), but combine that with an already queasy tummy and its a disaster waiting to happen. Luckily, Jon took care of the hard stuff, I got to handle the bath at 4:00 in the morning.
Devyn and I made chocolate chip cookies last weekend. She had a blast helping pour the ingredients into the bowl, you could tell she felt quite grown-up. They're delicious, in fact, I believe when I left the kids in Daddy's care this morning, a couple had been snatched off the counter. Mmmmmm, cookies for breakfast!
Lest anyone think that I have it all together, here's proof that laundry has overtaken my life. There's an identical pile of laundry on the other side of the room.
About once a week, Devyn begs me to clean out one of our cabinets so she and Hudson can play "house". They love it and can play in there for hours!
With the tornadoes came intermittent power outages; its allowed for some cozy evenings by candlelight. And the kids have had a blast making finger puppets by flashlight.
The same day that I declared "silence" on this blog, we had a number of tornados hit our area. The day after, my husband was called in to work with FEMA on the recovery of the area that was hardest hit. This is just one photo he took during the day; it makes you appreciate the important things in life."The full music video of "When Love Takes You In", performed by Steven Curtis Chapman in his album entitled "Declaration". Keep in mind, this song is a love letter to Chapman's adopted children ... and also a higher metaphor for the souls lost in the journey of life."
In deepest sympathy for Steven Curtis Chapman, his family, and the heartbreaking loss of his daughter, this blog will remain "dark" for three days. Please see Beth Moore's blog for more details.
This is not our bathroom, but it's an idea of where I've spent most of the past 24 hours; either "morning" sickness has reared its ugly head or I caught one heck of a bug. You be the judge.
Happy 30th Anniversary Mom and Dad! Thank you for showing how much hard work goes into a marriage and that love is often a choice, not a feeling. I love you two!
We enjoyed dinner on the patio tonight!
We went up to Jon's family cabin yesterday; it was great to be in the mountains. Here is Devyn and Hudson with "my Alli". My sister is so great with them!
Congratulations Courtney and Jeremy! We are so proud of you!
Do you think its time for a haircut?! (Thanks for the photo, Justin!)
NOT enjoying his first haircut!
The haircut is growing on me, although I did mourn the loss of those beautiful curls!
Whenever I notice that Devyn’s been quiet and absent for a while, I tiptoe into her bedroom to find her head buried in a book. She’s taking after her mama!! (Excuse the obvious bed head, that’s the jungle I have to tame every morning!)
Every morning nap is taken this way... its pure bliss!
Devyn's daily request... sugar 'n cinammon toast. It's daily, folks! I think it may have something to do with how much sugar I put on it. But hey, we all have our vices!
And to my husband, without which I would not have a reason to celebrate today. Thank you for loving me, supporting me, and for those beautiful children of ours. I love you!
We had to run to Super Walmart this afternoon for a few things; someone should've reminded me it was the day before Mother's Day. Chaos!!
Am I not the luckiest mother in the world?!
A hot spring morning, being outside, and a cookie... what more could a little boy want?!
Jon's grandma, the wife of this honorable man passed away, on Monday, May 5th. The love, care, and support of two of her daughters were there with her... until the very end. Mary Jacqueline, you will be missed!
After much sorrow and heartache, my sister, Christine, has reason to hope again! The newest addition to our family is due about a week before our sister, Courtney, is to be married. God sure has a sense of humor, doesn't He? 
Devyn riding on Papa's shoulders. My dad, Devyn, and I had a date yesterday; it was Devyn's first major league baseball game.
Devyn Paige enjoyed the game; especially the hotdogs and peanuts. 
Miss "Sassy" Paige posing for the camera.
Daddy hard at work, while the kids play.
Hudson doing his best to pitch in.
Apparently, one cone wasn't enough and Devyn swiped a bite from Nana's cone too.
Hudson was far more interested in playing than eating ice cream, but if you look closely you can see the brown ring of ice cream around his little mouth.
There are times, when I look in my rearview mirror, that I'm both surprised and in awe that those two belong to me.
I’m a coffee drinking, book reading, laundry procrastinating, husband and children loving, mess of a woman who believes that chips and salsa can fix anything. We have chickens running around the backyard, a mountain of dishes in the sink, and on any given morning, I have at least 10 school forms that need my signature or initials. It’s a crazy life {I prefer to call it controlled chaos}, but its ours.
