quiet

I don't always realize how loud it can get around here with three kiddos running around. (Okay, two run around, but that baby can get real loud even though she's just sitting). I notice the noise the most right when Halli gets home from school, and I notice an absence of it when she isn't here. Last night she had a sleepover with her grandparents, and it has been quiet and uneventful around here today. Last night was a little different as we tried to get Peyton to go to bed without her big sis, but after we chased away the monster hand on the ceiling, (the shadow that the ceiling fan cast onto the ceiling because of her nightlight), she drifted off and didn't wake up till this morning. It's been nice having Halli home for spring break. I feel like I never get to see that girl anymore, so it's been nice having her here all day, even though we're not doing anything special. We did make it to sea world though, more on that later. But it kinda makes me long for summer, the leisurely days when we don't have to get up and rush around in the morning. Of course, then there's going to be alot more noise. As long as it's good noise, I can manage, the screaming is something else entirely.

spring is in the air

I just have to post just how gorgeous the weather has been lately! (this way in august when it's sweltering outside, I can look back and say, "yup, sometimes it is nice in Houston!") We spend most of our days outside soaking up the sun and enjoying the trampoline, one of our best purchases ever! So, here are just a few, okay, maybe alot, of pictures of my girls enjoying the fresh air.

Flyin' high!

A cute picture of her newly potty-trained bum!

I just love babies in hats, and do ya notice her playing with her tooth?

I love her smile here, this is my Halli, happy and having fun.

Now I just hope it last a lot longer than it usually does, it's been so nice!

Baby Blues

It never fails. Whenever we are out, someone is bound to comment on our sweet baby girl. I like to think its because we have the most gorgeous girls ever, but in all honestly I know most babies elicit this sort of reaction. But there's been something a little different this time. Most people that approach us say she's a beautiful baby, which she is, but they almost always comment on her eyes. She really does have the most beautiful and bright blue eyes! I'm just hoping they stay that way. Peytons have, and her eyes rival Lexies in just how blue they are.

The best part about her baby blues is that, as bright as they are, you just have to smile at her and when she smiles back, they sparkle too!

Superstar of the week

Really she's been the superstar of the past two weeks, but our little Peyton is potty trained! Okay, she may have slight issues with #2, but we'll get there. For the most part, she's done and doing awesome! She's even doing great at night, which is SO nice. It really didn't take too long, just staying home all last week and not going out at all, something that Kevin and the bank account were very grateful for!:)

Peyton is such a little firecracker, and she keeps me on my toes. Halli can be a little tomboy at times, but Peyton is our girly girl. I may not be the most girly girl mom, but I can appreciate it, and love to indulge it as well. We'll just need to work on some of her drama queen tendancies.:) She's a total momma's girl, which I love, (especially since her older sis is pretty taken with dad), and we love hanging out in the morning while Lexie sleeps, just me and little pee-wee. I am so grateful that I have this little girl who "lobs" me so much, and is also the worlds greatest hugger!

Put in my place

It was so beautiful outside today, so after dinner we all went out to enjoy the fresh air. Kevin and Halli rode their bikes and I took the two younger girls in the jogging stroller. I wore a tank top for our little run, and when we got back we took the girls straight upstairs for baths. As I was bathing Lexie, I was looking in the mirror, and since I was sleeveless, noticed that I had a little more arm than I wish I had. So I said to Kevin, "My arms are fat!" This was instantly followed by a little girls voice saying, "My legs are fat." She put me in my place, we then had a discussion about our "guns" and how strong we all are and how amazing our bodies are.

I am an example, and I have a wonderful body that lets me take care of these three precious children. I need to remember that. I'm just thankful that Halli put me in my place now, so that I can be more aware of just how much they listen to my every word, and just how much I can exaggerate things. I hope that I can teach them just how amazing they are and how precious their bodies are. (My mom did teach me this, but when you're skin and bones as a kid, it's hard to come to the realization that you now have to work at being skinny.) I know I'm not fat, I just wish there was a little less of me to love!:)

Valentines Day

I love valentines day. I never liked it when I was in high school or college, and I never really got into it until a few years ago. It's just so fun to make things special for your children. We did a small scavenger hunt this morning and the girls got a few new valentines suprises, they loved it and I had fun putting it together.

My amazing husband got me the most gorgeous yellow tulips, and bonus, they're potted, so we'll get to enjoy them longer.:) He's a wonderful man that has learned how much his wife loves flowers. Fresh, fragrant flowers that die in a week. He's spent many of our special occasions trying to come up with an alternative that would last longer, and I think he just found it. They're beautiful!

Another bonus we had today was my family. Minus my big brother and his family, everyone was here, and I loved it! We didn't do much, but it's so fun to have a houseful of people. The girls LOVED all the attention, and they'll be so sad when everyone's gone.

So, with all the people, all the candy left over from the baby shower, and more candy on top of that because of valentines day, I guess the girls got a hold of too much, and may have left a little bit laying around. Not a good thing. Especially when there's a baby in the house. I really wasn't going to give her sweets until her birthday....I suppose she had other plans.
The funny thing was that she did this in the middle of the family room...with about five adults sitting around her talking. What a sneaky little girl she is, and also a very happy one.

Happy Valentines Day!

ahhh...Freedom!

Today we went in for a check-up on Lexie, and we got great news. She is healing perfectly and is out of her harness, yeah! It really wasn't that bad, but it is nice not to have to deal with it anymore. We took it off and she stretched those legs out, I think she was pretty pleased to have it gone. We'll go back in another 3 weeks for another x-ray to make sure it's completely healed. For now, we're glad she can stretch, lay on her tummy, and roll again....though, we won't be doing any of those things on the bed. :)