I will blog again, I will blog again

But I don't see it happening until after the holidays and Disney. This pregnancy is kicking my butt! Big time. I am so tired. Sorry to all of you Project 52 mommies out there. I was really into it and seriously I hit about 6 weeks and the exhaustion started. I swear by the time i get on this computer I can't even think straight.
The girls are doing great in school. Emma has adjusted to her MDO class and is having fun. Here is a recent picture my very talented friend Connie took for us, I can't wait to see the rest.

  I will be back soon, with lots of Emma's mischief and Avery's real life fairytale. But for now I have to break. Oh and end of december we find out what the sex is of our little peanut!

Project 52:9 Happiness

Do you know the moment you found true happiness? I do. I have had many happy moments. My wedding, the day my first and second babies were born, when my nieces were born. All of those are happy moments and I will never forget them. But there is one moment in my life that was a simple yet defining moment for me. It was the day after we came home from the hospital with Emma. It was a beautiful day, the doors were open, my mom was there, Avery was running around playing and I was sitting on the sofa holding Emma. When Greg passed by I just started to cry. He asked what was wrong and I looked at him and smiled and said I am just "happy". I have an amazing family and I don't think I knew what true happiness was until that exact moment and my life has never been the same. It may not seem like much to some but it was huge to me. So here are some pictures of my happiness.

Mommy Project 52: 7 Selfless

So I missed last weeks blog. I will have to catch up later. Between going to AL for the weekend, Avery starting school and dancing, Emma starting MDO and just trying get this house back to a somewhat clean state blogging got pushed back. I don't think I needed to blog about crazy i guess since i was living it at the moment.

Selflessness, the act of sacrificing ones own interest for the greater good.  AKA: MOM

 There are so many people in my life I can define as selfless.
My mom, who had to go back to work and learn a completely different career and continue to be a mother and grandmother (Mim) to all of her girls after her life was turned upside down. And always coming to help me especially when the girls were born.

My sister, I don't think I have enough time to list all the reasons why she is selfless. But picking up the pieces of her life and getting a new job, becoming a single mom and moving forward without looking back too much so she can be strong for her girls. Also always taking time to check on her sister and everyone else who cares for her.

My husband, who works so hard so I can stay home with our girls every day. I am truly blessed to be able to do this. And he always put his kids first. So cute, Tuesday Avery said Daddy I really want you to come to dancing with me tonight. He jumped up without question and was out of the door in minutes with her.

My step-mom (Honey), defines the word selfless. She is one of the most giving people I know and has taken on my children as her own grandchildren.

I am so blessed to have all of these selfless people in my life. I know so many more too that probably don't get the appreciation they deserve.

This definitely was a tough blog topic. I believe next week will be a little easier :)

Boat and gym meet weekend

We had a wonderful weekend staying at Grandaddy and Honey's house. The girls got to spend lots of time together and Kelsey did so well at her gym meet today. She is a talented little girl! I am so proud of her.

 Saturday on the Boat. Avery and Emma loved it!

Maddie and Avery

Emma wasn't so sure at first 

three of my favorite girls 

Sister love

Captain Grandaddy & Honey

Yay! The girls finally love the sand! They had a blast.

Michelle and Dank 

 Daddy's first time knee boarding....

 Two happy but exhausted little girls.

Time to make mud pies.

Emma and her buddy Grandaddy

 Kelsey on the bars

Kelsey on beam

Kelsey on Floor

Mommy Project 52:5 Loving

I have been thinking all week of what to write for this. Something so simple as the word "loving" and a hundred things go through my head. So I decided to dedicate this post to my husband since his birthday is this weekend. Also because I have never seen a man love two little girls so much in my life (except my dad of course). I really don't have the words to describe it because it's so beautiful. The look in his eyes when he looks are laughs at his little girls says it all.

Last days of August

This is our last week of "summer" before Avery and Emma start school again. Avery will be going a half day all week and Emma will start going two days a week for half the day. I will be using every minute to get our home back in order (just so they can tear it up when they get home I am sure) and have some much needed mommy time. I am so grateful I can stay home with my girls but every mommy needs a few hours to herself. The gym has been such a release for me lately, I feel just that one little hour makes me a better mom the rest of the day. So of course our last days of summer freedom have been filled with painting, projects and unfortunately sickness. Now that Avery is over her nasty little virus we plan on making the best of our last week.

Avery's alphabet project

Sorting colors

Proud of our macaroni alphabet project