Christmas and the New Year

It's journaling time again. Times are good. We have been blessed more than we could say with the generosity of family helping us update our home and with children who are growing and are pretty much our everything. Christmas was crazy busy. I am determined to start my christmas preparations in July this year so I can actually enjoy my holiday instead of rush too much. The new year has been full of tearing down walls in our bedroom and building back up a bathroom and closet--- more pics to come in our next blog post. So lets move on the kiddies:

Ben, Ben, Ben - what is one to say, I still wonder what he will grow up to be. He is so determined and very strong. He rarely cries and often can articulate the most complicated of topics. He is highly intuitive and very energetic. Needless to say sometimes I feel like a total failure raising such a spirited boy and some days I feel like a lucky mom- that I just get to sit back and watch greatness unfold.

James is adorable! He started primary this year and he is so friendly! He loves the friends in the class and he loves being called on to stand in front of the primary and participate. He has made the transition from nursery without a hitch. He is still right on his game with potty training. Rarely having an accident and he takes initiative to go himself now! He and Ben share a bed and James has proven to be the ultimate tease!!!! He is always giggling and always teasing and it makes Ben crazy sometimes!

Madison is a champion. She just switched from her crib to her toddler bed without a blink of an eye. I was so surprised. We lay her down and she goes right to sleep nap time or nightime!!! Totally the opposite of Ben who was weeks screaming behind his door before he taught himself to get in bed and stay in bed. Another thing about my little girl- I swear someone is going to report me to child protections services some day-- she ALWAYS has bruises on her face. She is classic for falling off of chairs. She loves to stand on them and doesn't really have the keeping both feet on the ground piece yet.

Will and I are a happy couple- we are watching as the life we have dreamed for is coming together. A beautiful home and beautiful children. We have worked hard and continue to work hard to see these promises fulfilled, we couldn't be more pleased with the blessings!

Well it's time to bid you adieu until another time. Keep the Faith and Love with all of your heart!

Love,

Summer

 The boys love harassing Maddy. 

Here she is with tape they put on her head and a kiss me sign on her back..