Life Lately

With little energy left after the girls are in bed each night, Oliver has been the perfect tv buddy. He is never far from my belly.

These girls have been loving their Lego playsets.

Good morning from Ella!

We are getting the hang of school mornings now that everyone knows what to expect and we have created more of a getting ready routine. The other day Abby came out of her room all dressed and ready to go. She didn't ask for any help and told me she had put the outfit together in her head a few nights before. She was just waiting for the weather to be "fall" enough to pull it off.

Oliver is all set for Halloween with the perfect costume!

We started dance last week. The girls are excited to be back in the swing of things and to see their teachers and friends again. Ella is in the 3/4 year old Ballet and Tap class. Abby moved up to the 5/6 year old Ballet and Tap class.

Waiting for our baby girl to come. This momma is feeling pretty wiped out!

Bump photo I sent to my mom and brother on my way to my 38 week appointment. The countdown is on.

I was thankful for a morning to spend at Starbucks last week when both big girls were in school. The first hour it was a date with Jesus, then I even got an hour to catch up with a good friend. There is nothing like authentic times of quiet and reflection with the Lord followed by authentic conversations and prayer with a friend. I left feeling refreshed and ready to battle in  prayer for my life, my marriage and my family. I'm more confident and hopeful than ever that we love and serve a God who changes our legacies.

Ella takes the role of babysitter/teacher very seriously while her sister is at school.

Abby had her first piano lesson last week! Her Daddy is the teacher. This girl is so excited for this special time with Daddy and to learn. For days after her lesson, she ran around the house shouting, "I learned Middle C! I learned Middle C! Daddy, I want to do my piano homework!"

Ella even gets special piano time with Daddy afterward. She wasn't about to be told she was too young. :) 

Hold me, Dad!

After 15 minutes of suspicious silence...

How do you like our makeup, Mommy?