froggy pool!

so we splurged and got a froggy pool from dollar general for $12. woo hoo! they love it, especially since it spits water at them, which they think is awesome. It has been so hot outside that we thought this would be a nice addition to the backyard!
For two who fight so much, these two are so very sweet! Emma loves her big brothers, and from this shot, I guess they love her too!

These two shots really made me realize how old my babies are starting to look! Jacob's face has changed so much, he is turning into a little man! And Owen, also has changed so much! I guess it is the hormones, but I get all teary eyed thinking about it!! No matter, they both still are super loving and so very sweet, promising to always be my babies, and always give momma hugs is enough for me!

Yep, I am a smoosh

Ok, being a fan of all things small and cute, this is no exception. If you don't know, the story of Scooter is one of pure joy. This is the most awesome cat ever created! He is 20% dog and 80% awesome. He always sleeps with me, and one night we couldn't find him anywhere. He was asleep on top of Emma's teddy bear! I know this officially puts me further in the nerd category, but I embrace it if it can allow me to post about my baby cat that has been with us for 9 years.

little swaddled baby

Ok I know he is not a baby anymore (will always be to me) but I love wrapping Owen up in towels. I asked if he is cute, and he said "yep, I cute." He has been doing so good lately to the glory of GOD! I know that so many have been praying for him, and we can definitely see the results!! We are so terribly excited for him to start his special ed preschool this fall! For now I can just marvel in him, and in HIM that gave us this little sweetie!!!!!

Those two little letters!

So I finally am official. As of June 17th, I can proudly claim the letters RN! I have truly been enjoying working on my unit, and am beginning my 5th week of orientation. Lillie has been along for the ride with only 5 weeks left until her arrival. Everyone has been so great at work to help me out, and I am just glad to be able to relax at the end of the day without a book in my lap, but rather a baby. I know everyone is glad to end this chapter of my life, and we are all looking forward to the road ahead. Thanks again for all of the prayers and well wishes, I truly have felt so very blessed!

Jeff State CC Nursing Graduate!!!

This past Thursday was my pinning ceremony for the RN graduates at my school. I am so very relieved to be finished with this chapter of my life. Although I still have to pass NCLEX (which I am working on by taking a review course this week) I am so grateful to be through with school. Having been in college on and off for the better part of 11 years, it is time to hang up that hat-2 degrees ain't bad! I have accepted a position at a local hospital in the Intensive Care Unit where I preceptored. I will start orientation on the 26th, with my work schedule to be 3 nights/week. Our family needs this, and I need this to fulfill what I feel I was meant to do. I just want to say thank you to everyone for the prayers and cheerleading. Without you guys and God above watching over me and my family through this hard time in our lives, I wouldn't be where I am today!!!!
Sue, thanks so much for the beautiful flowers!!!! Love you guys!

pigtails

we finally are able to get emma's hair up in pigtails, including the hair at the back of her neck. how much fun is this!

my little sillies!

I love my camera... :) fun fun fun!