Spring and its beginnings..

We shivered through a few days of what still felt like winter air but today the sun blessed us with some warmth and obvious Spring beauty. The greens are vibrant and new. The wind still provides some chill, but the sun quickly helps regain the warmth. Hopefully the warmth chooses to stick this time!

 

Not only the beginnings of blooms and greens.. we are also preparing for the arrival of some little wiggly new beginnings. 30 weeks now, not too far off now!

Easter happenings..

We were able to spend some time at my parents before Easter. A lovely little rest in the midst of busy life. Here’s a peek of the Easter events..

Isaac created a lovely array of color..

Speaking of Thing 1 and Thing 2.. We’re cooking right along! 27 weeks, I’m moving slow and taking it easy as twins seem to take a toll on a mama even in utero. The time is coming quickly when we will meet these two new humans!

I hope each of you had a lovely day.

Underneath the sky so blue..

Laughter is the only thing that’ll keep you sane
In this world that’s dying more and more everyday

Don’t let evil get you down
In this madness spinning round and round

I want you to live forever
Underneath the sky so blue

Some people say faith is a childish game
Play on, children, like it’s Christmas day

Sing me a song, sing me a melody
Sing out loud, you’re a symphony

I want you to live forever
Underneath the sky so blue

Take courage when the road is long

Don’t ever forget you’re never alone

Oh yeah, I want you to live forever
Underneath the sky so blue

Oh yeah, I want you to live forever
Underneath the sky so blue

Lyrics: Live Forever, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors

Settled

Finally. It’s been a day over a month since we packed up and moved. It sure doesn’t feel that long! It’s taken some time, and will take a little bit more.. but we are starting to feel at home here. Still getting used to the area, to my husbands new schedule, to life away from family. But we’re getting there..

Been hookin’ some baby boy things… We’re over halfway there to meeting these two little guys!

We’ve had a lot of rainy days since the move but on those sunny ones we have enjoyed exploring!

Looking forward to beautiful warm days ahead, when hats and coats aren’t needed to walk the beach!

Still alive and kickin’!

Life is moving full speed right now. My husband is almost finished with State Police Academy and our move to Maryland is close at hand. My life has been consisting of boxes, boxes and more boxes! Oh and also some playtime, and some extra “twin sleep”.

It feels like just yesterday when we started this journey. The uncertainty of our future feels so real, so close.. Yet, here we are, ready to close this chapter and enter a fresh one. The next pages will be full of newness. Full of goodness. Full of family happiness. I can just feel it, taste it.

And while we are excited for this next step, it really is bittersweet. We will be leaving “home”. Family that is very close by will soon be a few hours away and we will really be striking out on our own. While the uncertainty will be less then it has been, there still will be a bit of it. But, we know the Lord has plans for us and he has been faithful through our storms, through our joys, through our waiting.

We’ve got this.

My little warrior, a little paint never hurt anyone..

Here we go into the future. I’m sure the next time my fingers think to type another post we will be in a new place, with new things to share.

Oh my!

Wow, lack of posts, much? My apologies! There’s a good reason.. for real there is! You wanna know why? You do? Awesome! Here it goes…

That’s right. We found out quite a few weeks ago that we are expecting not just one little bundle but TWO! Surprise, shock, disbelief. Yup, we’ve felt all of those! And now we are settled into it. Our family of three is going to quickly become a family of five! Isaac is beyond thrilled about “his babies” and mom and dad are equally excited. These babes are slated to make their appearance in June. So, here we go! An adventure!

My picture taking this past month has left a lot to be desired. But here are a couple moments that were captured.

We’re prepping for a wonderful family filled Christmas and dwelling on the wonderful gift of Christ. But while I anticipate the special moments my heart is filled with deep sadness and sorrow for those that are experiencing such horrible loss. I pray for peace, for healing. My thoughts, my prayers, my love goes out to the families, the teachers, the community of Newtown, CT.

Life happens.

Wish I could show you something productive from my little crochet world. Alas, I cannot. I’ve started a few projects but have no finishes.

October has come and gone. November is hastily moving along.

We went through Hurricane Sandy, which for us amounted to a bunch of rain and wind, but no damage. Our neighbors on the coast were not so lucky. Much flooding, much destruction and chaos. Their plight continues as they put their lives and homes back together, piece by piece in the bitter cold and snow.

Halloween came shortly after and I dressed my little man as a cute spike covered dinosaur. He rocked it and was all business as he went door to door trick or treating. Only tiring when his bucket became to heavy to carry. We have a major sweet tooth on our hands.

The election is over and done with. Our president, Barack Obama, has been re-elected for another term. Some are excited, some are not. I won’t get into politics on this little blog though. Not my purpose. But it’s part of life, you know?

We’ve been through some illness with my boy. Through some temper tantrums and glum. But once again.. That is life, you know? We have a lot of love, of which I am very very thankful for. A blessed life.

We are looking ahead to the future. Lot of blessings, lots of changes ahead. What we once had time for in our life we can not always find time for now. These days and years are speeding by. Lightning fast. All we can do is enjoy the ride.

Love as we live.

Because…

Life happens, you know?

Autumn colors..

A crisp and beautiful fall day. Lot’s of time outdoors, lots of fun.

As my son has taken to say.. “So, that happens.”

Bold and new..

I felt like I needed a new direction with color for my next project… A little boldness on my hook.

What you doing?

What YOU doing, mommy? This is a question I here ten gazillion times a day from my Isaac. The way he says it is very reminiscent of a certain character on a certain TV show.. Can you guess who I’m talking about? Anywho, the point of this post is to give you a taste of our life in recent days.

Here is what we’ve been doing in the past few weeks, in pictures of course!