Backyard Photos Spring 2014

It's our first official backyard photos with Bean (Take 2). We attempted once a few weeks ago but K and Bean were both fussy and there was spit up everywhere. Yuck. So we gave it another shot today, I think they turned out great and bonus...we actually had fun.  Bean loves it outside! 

Here's our sweet little family photo shoot with our 4 month old son.

God's Gift Basket to Moms

I thought I was good at multitasking. Then, I had my son. I've taken multitasking to a new level. However, at the same time, I can't remember what I ate for supper 3 hours ago. It got me thinking how I've changed since becoming a mom and I've decided that it's all part of a gift basket God bestows on women when they hold their baby for the first time.

To: First Time Moms
From: God

-A lifetime of multitasking talent that will always impress those around you. Additional refills given with each child to come.
-Inability to remember your children's names, where you parked your car, or why you walked into the room you are standing in.
-An iffy bladder (at best)
-A love like nothing you've felt before. Giving a small glimmer of the love God has for each of us.
-A fear like nothing you've felt before. Causing a battle of control, in which they only way to win is to give up and let God take over.
-An incredible sense of hearing. (or listening)
-Strength to conquer the dirtiest of messes in the dead of the night with a sense of patience (towards baby at least....patience with your husband? that must be in another basket.) 
- Healing powers to calm down even the fussiest, grumpiest babies and later will evolve to make boo-boos, tummy aches, and bad dreams dissolve.
-An encouraging spirit to love and uplift other mom's and mom's-to-be.

Thank you God, for designing such a perfect plan for me to be able to care for my baby boy, laugh at my mishaps, hope for wonderful days ahead, and share the experience with the great friends and family around me.