I will praise you more and more.

I am not the kind of person who is easily broken. I don't stress, I have ONE pace (SLOW)  I am just a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and God is bigger than any trial we are faced with.

However, tonight- it is taking everything I have not to just bury my face in my hands in tears. 

I do NOT feel defeated.

I am NOT scared.

I am NOT doubtful.

I am concerned.

I am nervous.

I am sad to see my family facing such uncertain circumstances. 

My point to writing this post at all (which I debated in my head countless times) is that you don't always have to be strong. It is ABSOLUTELY OK to have moments when you bury your face in your hands in tears, or to have an alone moment to regroup, or whatever you feel necessary.

Sometimes, in order to keep yourself together- you have to let yourself fall apart.

Makes no sense, I know....

God is amazing.

It may take time.

Remember, we are on his time, not ours.

It's not going to happen over night.

We WILL get through this!

No matter what the situation....

ALWAYS remember the power of prayer....

...and NEVER give up hope!

 But as for me, I will always have hope;
I will praise you more and more.

 Psalm 71:14

My girl....

My sweet Boo! She is such a mess and I kid you not, she grows an inch a day!!!  I can't believe she has been such a great part of our lives for over a year now. It truly seems like just yesterday we were making our way to the hospital in the middle of a TEXAS SNOW/ICE STORM to induce! :)

Tonight, we went to dinner with Mimi...then we decided why not take some pictures of the littlest one. We really, really needed to do it- and there is NEVER a good time. 

So, we sent out on a mini adventure and boy was it an adventure! She was NOT a happy camper. Much to my surprise- you can't tell in the pictures, SCORE! Mom, 1....Brenna....well....I'm starting to catch up :p
 

This girl LOVES candy!  Can you tell?

It's a REALLY good thing that Daddy was there. Boo would see something and JET toward the pond. I mean it when I say jet!!!

 Then, she decided it was time to do some petal pickin'. 

He loves me not.....

..... HE LOVES ME! Notice the grin that suddenly appeared.

Boo LOVES puppies. There was a couple walking their dog and Boo was calling the puppy.

I have never met such a fierce little girl, ever. I don't mean fierce in a stay away she's too fiery way.

I mean fierce in an "I can do anything I want to do, there are no limits, no boundaries, I AM A BIG KID kind of fierce.

I truly believe with all of my heart that this little red head is going to change the world one day, with one hand tied behind her back. 

It's kind of funny....we wanted a little boy SO bad! Then, we found out we were having another, a 3rd LITTLE GIRL. I thought, really? We already have 2 lol. Would it hurt to throw a boy in there?

It's true. 

GOD HAS A MASTER PLAN!

I can't imagine any other little munchkin making our family...our lives more complete. 

Boo, 

Mommy thinks you rock.

You are the BEST 1 year old dancer ever. 

I keep hearing red heads will no long be around in a "few" years....

If that's true, it's no wonder such a ball of fire came as one of the last few.

Reds have to go out with a bang, and you are just the girl for the job.

You are SO smart.

I know, you're only 1.

I know, I know, I am biased too....

but really!

You are so smart.

You want to be in the middle of everything

and

You always have an opinion, even if we can't understand it lol

I love you, more than words can express.

I am beyond honored to be your Mommy.

I don't know what I have done to deserve such beauty in my life, 

from YOU and your sisters, 

but there is never a day that passes that I forget to say thanks!

I can't wait to see the records you break, the cures you come up with, the houses you decorate, the dances you dance, the class you teach......or whatever it is that your little heart longs to do.

<3

I know you will be great!

Spur of the moment memories....

I like to plan, yes...I know- normally it goes NOTHING like I plan it, but I still like to try. Yesterday we took our time waking up and getting dressed. By the time we all had our showers, etc. it was nearing 1:00 in the afternoon. Halie and I were bored, so we decided we would straighten her hair. She is ALWAYS begging me to, but I rarely give in because I love her curls so much. That curly hair matches her witty and unique personality.


What do we get when we straighten her hair? THIS vvvvvvvvv a completely different little lady- well, she looks different anyway. :)

So....spur of the moment, we decided we were going to do a fun little photoshoot, so I can begin filling the picture frames on our walls with pictures that are not 3 or more years old.

Only, as soon as we stepped out the door- it started to sprinkle. We both decided that it would be ok- we would just have to hurry....and she reminded me that neither of us are made of sugar (you didn't know?) and we won't melt. 

One of the things I love about Halie is her love of books. She is a reader and a very good one at that. It makes my heart smile to see her love it so much, because I am a reader. I love to read, I love to write, I love English, I love letters lol....you get it. So, it makes me happy that she has one of the same loves as me. 

Look at that smile. I am telling you, if a smile could ever really brighten a room- it would be this one. Halie, you have such a genuine smile. I love, love, love it when you SMILE. I hope you know the power of a smile, and how much better it can make your days...and others too!

I had to take this picture, because all I could think about while you were climbing up there was "Oh my goodness, the places these perfect little feet are going to take my little girl." You are in control of where you go. Your heart will want your feet to take you places and your head will scream NO! and there will be times that in your mind you will feel you should take a certain path, but your heart tells you no. Always listen to both and weigh your options. You don't have to hurry- wherever you go. Take your time, stop and take in the view and enjoy EVERY moment, because they are so precious- and once they are gone...they never come back.

The world is yours. You are beyond capable of anything your heart desires. I am beyond proud of the little lady you are and the young woman you are becoming. I love you!

Mommy/Daughter moment with E

A couple of weeks ago E and I had the opportunity to have a "Mommy/Daughter minute!" We had a blast, walked from our house to the park and stopped along the way to take a few pictures in between.

It's funny how things change when you have multiple kids, but you don't even realize it much. It was so nice and refreshing to get to spend some 1 on 1 time with E!


On our walk we held hands, giggled SO much more than I have in a long time. We just overall had so much fun, doing something so simple. I <3 this little girl so much!

To my Sweet Pea E, a photo journal of our little walk:

I watched as you so innocently made wishes- You aren't just a wisher, you are a close your eyes tight, blow with all your might, you can tell it's in your heart wisher. You have such a beautiful little soul. You always amaze me with how passionate you are.

Your tutu went from a Princess dress.....

....to a parachute......

......to a superhero cape......

You have such a big imagination and you let it run wild, without hesitation. That is one of the things I love most about you. I hope you never lose that.

When you giggle- it is contagious. It never fails...when you start laughing I can't help but to laugh right along with you. You are so silly, 99% of the time. I hope that when you grow up and start to face the world that you can ALWAYS remember how valuable laughter is. If you ever need someone to laugh with, or if you feel like you want to cry- come to me! I will always laugh with you!

I love this picture so much, because it just radiates "E!" This is exactly who you are. Everything that this picture alludes, screams E! :) I am always so proud of who you are. You are sweet, fun, graceful, and beautiful...inside and out.

I love you so much and I am never let down by who you are. I never will be. You make me very, very proud.

Remember who you are, continue to be a close your eyes tight, blow with all your might, you can tell it's in your heart wisher, and always remember to use your imagination and I know you will take this life SO far and on so many wonderful adventures!

<3