Be Still & Know...

In order for D & Sol to take a nap, I have to get them all to lay down in bed with me, turn on a cartoon & pray that heavy eyelids will wash over their baby blues. Today the process was quicker than usual, and most of the time I fall asleep before they do. But here I lie staring at my sleeping beauties in awe of the blessings God has given me. Most of my days are non stop, leaving little time for rest. However, as I made myself stay lying down, an over whelming feeling of thanksgiving & peace swept over me. God saying, "take time for quiet moments & see Me in the blessings I've given you!" Its true, when we take time to rest & be still, we can hear God whispering sweet precious words in our ears.

Yankee Winter Heat Wave: 1.31.2012

So, if you are from Ohio, you know how crazy our weather can be at times. On January 31, 2012 we experienced one of those days... 65 and sunny!!! What?!?! So,what did we do on this amazing day? We ate ice cream cones, played outside for hours with the dogs, and of course took photos to capture the moment! Here's to our winter heat wave (as we toast our ice cream cones).

This is what Sol does when I say "smile" :)

and this is what D does when I say " strike a pose" :)

tonka

lola

love this one!

everything is a weapon... watch out when he has sticks in his hands!