Next Stop: Williamsburg, Va (Busch Gardens)We had visited Bush Gardens EXACTLY 4 years ago as a family of 6....and LOVED it! LOOK AT THOSE BABIES!!!! (FLASHBACK)We had so many fond memories of being there, that we just knew it would be an awesome idea to go back and make it a part of our 2013 Road... Continue Reading →

Next stop: Nashville, Tennessee!!!!!!!!!!!!We had never been there before, but we immediately fell in love with Nashville the minute we stepped foot into town!Here we were at our first restaurant stop! UNCLE BUD'S!!It was down- home goodness, pure Southern Diner! Loved it! Brian especially loved their catfish! Evidently, its the best catfish in town!Personally, I... Continue Reading →

FIRST STOP: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee!!!!The whole idea of this amazing Road Trip came from one MAILED "invite": I can't even begin to explain in words just HOW much this amazing ministry means to us.  But I wrote about it some time ago!SHOW HOPE assisted us with an amazing financial grant to bring home our daughter. And,... Continue Reading →

 YOU ARE eight!You were just in my arms, all pink skinned, wrinkly and squishy and so perfectly new and gorgeous in every way..........oh we thanked God for you, our awaited for 4th baby! YOU are a gift.We couldn't wait till your brother and sisters met you! Oh, how they would swoon!And, they did....we all did.And,... Continue Reading →

Our sweet girl is THREE!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it!She has been so excited for this day to come, always holding up two petite little fingers to say her current age, then "pop" goes that third tiny finger to say "I WILL BE THREE SOON!"And, it is HERE! We've been SO excited too! This birthday is... Continue Reading →

Yes, I DO love Annie Sloan Chalk paint! It's seriously the best thing ever made for impatient people who can't afford  new furniture and want to quickly get a fresh look to a boring item! I am so excited! This stuff is SUPER easy to use, no prime, no sand (except distressing), no fumes, dries... Continue Reading →

Next on the list.....the girls room!!!There was just TOO much going on in this room.WAY WAY Too cluttered, crowded and cramped!!I didn't even get a "real" before pic because it was just such a mess ( I was hoping to get it clean so I could get a "before" pic where you could actually see... Continue Reading →

This chair is very loved and very special. Each of my children have sat on this chair on many occasions.  It's always been with us, in our living area...always a part of us. As you can see....it's been well loved. It used to have Isabella's name on it (in stickers) but they were peeled off... Continue Reading →

A couple weeks ago, I was glad I had my camera.It was a nice day.It had finally stopped raining and I asked who wanted to take a walk with Tolly and me.....He jumped at the chance to spend time with us!Oh, how I love that about him. Always ready to drop everything to spend sweet... Continue Reading →

They have such a playful relationship.When Helaina came home with a cast weeks ago, Tolly wanted a cast too! So, Helaina made her one out of Streamers and Toilet paper! It looks so real! Tolly, in her own way of showing compassion for her big sister, limped around with Helaina that night! I just love... Continue Reading →