Pretty in Pink

Well, it's Cherry Blossom time and I signed up to bring pink snacks for MJ's class.  We made pink cookies with pink icing and pink chocolate covered pretzels.  MJ loved mixing in the food coloring to make everything pink!











MJ hard at work



Making sure it's not poisonous!

Thankful

I received a call this morning from Daddy, saying that he had been in an accident, but, was okay.  Thank you, Lord.  We just had a friend lose his 38 years young sister in a car accident & she had two daughters - wow.  We never know what a day will bring, but, He does.

LG Time

LG loves lying in bed and just talking...about anything.  I have memories of doing the same thing with my mom - I just wanted to be with her.  Here is a snap shot of our "talk":
LG: "I wish I had a twin."
M: "Why?"
LG: "Because then there would be TWO of me!  My twin's name would be Lucy & we would look just alike."  I think she may have been spending too much time with Daddy, ha!

M: "What do you want your husband to be like?"
LG: "Rich!"
M: "Why?"
LG: "So we can buy anything we want."
Can you tell we have been telling her "no" lately, ha!?"
M: "What else?"
LG: "Not mean, kindness, patientness, read the Bible, go to Church EVERY Sunday."

M: "How many children do you want when you grow up?"
LG: "Ummm....Five.  A girl, a boy, a girl, a boy, and a girl."
M: "Why do you want five children?"
LG: "So, I can have a lot of babies in my arms!"
M: "So, you want three girls & two boys."
LG: "No, wait...six, so it will be even."
--Oh, if it were only that simple-- :)

M: "So, you want to be a Mommy when you grow up?"
LG: "Yeh, I don't want to work."
M: "You don't, why?"
LG (whispering to me): "Working is too hard!"
M: "Being a Mommy is hard too, but, I am so thankful that your Daddy lets me stay home and be a Mommy to you & MJ!"

I Love You, LG & I love our special time talking together!  Remember...you can always talk to me about anything...that's what Mama's are for!

Happy Birthday, Papa!

The girls and I made a surprise visit today to Papa's office with birthday cupcakes.  They loved walking around the office offering cupcakes to everyone.  By the end, MJ was saying, "I MJ, I free (3) & I make cupcakes!"

Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras celebration in Macon...

Daddy loves us

The girls woke up this morning to a single rose and a heart full of chocolates along with a special note from Daddy.  LG and MJ, you are both special to Daddy and he loves you with all of his heart.  He is blessed to have you as daughters.

Me Too Little

Before I put MJ to bed I told her to go potty. Of course, she refused (like she normally does) and I told her that once I put her in bed, she was NOT getting out to go to the potty. This is one of her favorite things to do :) One minute later, as I'm putting LG to bed, I hear MJ yelling from her bed, "Mama, I need to go pottyyyyy!" I ignored her for several minutes and then finally went in her room:
M: "What, MJ?"
MJ (big grin on her face): "Mama, I need to go potty."
M: "MJ, I TOLD you that you were NOT getting out of your bed to go potty. I told you to go potty BEFORE you got in the bed, remember? Why didn't you obey me?"
MJ: "Mama, me not answer that question."
M: "Why are you not going to answer that question, MJ?"
MJ: "Mama, me too little."
We both started laughing, and I failed as a mother, and told her to get out of bed and go potty. No way was I cleaning up tee-tee sheets, ha!

SNOW

Yes, school was cancelled for TWO days due to snow and ice! The girls enjoyed playing outside for a while and then we headed in for some hot chocolate.

More Sprinkle, Please

LG was being whiny, sassy, you name it and I sent her to her room. When I went to "talk" to her, I explained that she had been talking disrespectfully and that she needed to change her attitude and the way that she was speaking to me. I went on to say that when she acts/talks like that, she is not showing others that Jesus lives in her heart. She was quiet for a few seconds and then looked me straight in the face and with concern said, "Mama...guess I didn't get sprinkled enough?!?" I CRACKED UP laughing and she asked me what was so funny, ha! That night MJ was misbehaving and LG said, "Mama...she may need to be sprinkled some more, too?!?" At this point, Daddy stepped in and explained that just because they have been baptized does not mean that their lives will be perfect and without sin...it doesn't matter how much you have been "washed" (sprinkled), you will still be a sinner, etc, and reminded them that this is why Jesus died on the cross for us. I LOVE that she is processing all of this since our pastor came over and explained baptism to her. Salvation, baptism, etc. is a lot for an adult to grasp, much less a child.

December 2010

Wow...time flies when you're having fun! We have been busy bee's in the W house. December brought about many blessings.


New Church: God has led our family to NMPC and we are thrilled! We began visiting in August, participated in a "new members" class for 6 weeks and then our family, along with many others, joined on Dec. 5th.

Mary & the Angels

LG FPD Solo: We were thrilled to find out that LG had "auditioned" for a solo in the FPD Christmas Program. She didn't tell us she auditioned, so, we were pleasantly surprised when I got a call from her music teacher stating LG had gotten the part! There were two performances and she sang beautifully...we were so proud! For a little girl who didn't want to walk into her pre-K class to being on stage singing in front of hundreds on strangers in a microphone is amazing! LG, you are truly a blessing to us! We love watching you transform.

Happy Birthday, LG: Our first baby celebrated her 7th Birthday! We celebrated by taking 9 of her friends to the play "Annie." The girls had a blast and at intermission we went outside for LG's doughnut cake :). On her "real" birthday, the four of us had a dinner celebration at El Som...yes, they sang to her and presented her with her sombrero and birthday treat! While on a trip to WalMart, I let LG pick out a bday present and she picked out a babydoll...the fact that she still wanted a baby doll melted my heart...she named her "ChooChoo" and yes, ChooChoo came to dinner with us.

15th Anniversary: We've made it for 15 years. I'm thankful and will tell you it is by the grace of God. Marriage is complex and a daily adventure. Some dear friends invited us on an amazing golf trip to Pebble Beach and our guys actually came in 3rd gross and won $6K for their charity!

Jesus' Birthday: We had a wonderful time celebrating Jesus' birthday this year. Santa delivered a trampoline to our house & the girls absolutely love it. Daddy has already done front & back flips & Honey has even jumped with the girls! H, P & UP joined us for lunch and as I went to get the turkey out to fry that morning, it was f.r.o.z.e.n. solid. I had defrosted it for THREE days in the frig, oh, well, maybe next year. Thankfully H & P had bought a honey baked ham, so all was well. The girls then opened Christmas part 2 from H & P! That night we ventured to the W's for some more celebrating & eating! The cousins love getting to see each other.

Baptism: On Dec. 26th, LG & MJ were baptized by our pastor, Hunter Stevenson at NMPC. This was such an amazing day for our family! He came to our house earlier in the week to discuss baptism with our family and explain to the girls what would take place. They both did beautifully. I will never forget MJ walking up to the baptismal and getting on her tip toes to look in and see the water. On the way back to their seats, MJ said, "Honey, I have some water in my shoe!" To have NMPC's members take a vow to assist us as parents in the Christian nurture of our girls is truly a blessing!

Thankful in 2010

We had a fabulous, relaxing Thanksgiving at home this year! Uncle Pi, Doc and Cha-Cha joined us for a wonderful lunch. Unlce Pi and Daddy deep fried the turkey on the front porch...yes, you read that correctly! Daddy had trouble getting the fryer to work & LG could tell that we were getting a little stressed and said, "don't look at me; I'm JUST a kid!" We all laughed. I started calling around hoping to find an already cooked turkey - Fresh Market, S&S, Kroger, Wal-Mart - no answer anywhere! As I hung up the phone I heard Daddy say, "It's ON!" Music to my ears. I really didn't want to serve Kentucky Fried chicken (I was praying they were open) to my in-laws for Thanksgiving, ha! LG drew placemats for everyone along with a note saying that she was thankful for them. The girls also went out and collected leaves, sticks and berries for our centerpiece. They also set the table and helped me cook...such great little helpers!

After lunch, we watched a little football, enjoyed more conversation and then everyone, but me, took off for a walk around the block. It was a beautiful warm day & I enjoyed opening the doors and cleaning up while everyone was gone :).

I am truly thankful for our family, friends and terrific undeserved blessings that the Lord has given us.

MJ Turns 3

On Monday, we woke up and sang Happy Birthday to MJ with a delicious caramel cake that a friend gave us! Nothing like a little FIRE to help celebrate. Thank the LORD MJ was not burned...it could have had such a different ending!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysUbvRT6EY8

Tuesday, I went to her 2K class and we celebrated with donut holes, goldfish and juice. Her teachers are so sweet and she has the sweetest little friends in her class!

Big Girl - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Silly Faces

On Saturday, we enjoyed a great morning at the FPD Playground for MJ's birthday! Her sweet little friends came even though it was f.r.e.e.z.i.n.g! We had Krispy Kreme donuts instead of cake :). We brought balloons with candy tied to the bottom for party favors and she was NOT happy that her friends were taking them home. I tried to explain that they gave her a present, so, she could give them a balloon...yeh, didn't go over very well. Of course, my dear friend Payton captured the moment. Can't have a party without atleast one meltdown, right?


Ready for Party - - - - - - - - - Time to celebrate

MJ & H - - - - - - - - - - - - - Meltdown Time

Party O.V.E.R...

We love you MJ and are proud of the little girl that you are becoming. You constantly make us laugh and keep us on our toes! We are thankful and blessed that the Lord has given you to us!