Thank you!

A big thank you to my parents for getting us this:

The kids love riding by each other!

My Baby Turns 3

I can't believe that Ace is turns 3 today. He has changed our lives in so many wonderful ways. He has brought many smiles, laughs, adventures, hair pulling moments, and most of all a new type of love that Jacob and I could never have understood. He is constantly keeping us on our toes. As active as he is, he can be such a cuddle bug and always knows exactly when to say "I love you mommy" and give me a kiss. He adores his new little sister and has taken on the role of a big brother like a pro. We are so proud of him, thankful for him, and blessed beyond measure to have him in our lives. Ace we want you to know that Mommy, Daddy, and Alli love you very much and we wish you a wonderful birthday!

random

Last week the Eck family went to Pettijohn. Alli stayed one night then headed to my parents for the week. It was just too hot for her. I am sooo thankful they were able to spoil her. Thanks Mom and Dad. Apparently my dad is her new favorite because he can just look at her and she will smile the rest of us have to work to get her to. Camp was great and Ace and I enjoyed our usual cabin 2 with grandmommy. It was nice to spend the week with grandmommy, Jacob, Dani, David, and all of our pettijohn friends. Next year Miss Brittany has to come and Biff too! Then the Eck fam will be complete out there!. I already miss camp friends but I'm enjoying showering without flip flops. Moving on...

We returned from camp and my computer is not working. So no posting pictures for a while. Jacob has been nice enough to let me use his while he is at work.

Uncle Bubba is flying in this week...we are looking forward to seeing him.

Ace turns 3 next week. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE!

And for now that is it...my random post!

Simple things

I have been finding pure joy in the simple things lately. And I must say that these simple things make my life pretty great!
Like watching this little girl roll over, giggle out loud, & how when i hold her up on my shoulder she opens her mouth and puts it on my cheeks as if she is trying to give me kisses. I enjoy that I get to sit in the rocking chair and feed her every bottle during the day. And as much as I miss sleeping in I enjoy that it's just her and me awake in the house at 4 in the morning and she is her chatty self. I also enjoy that she only stays up for a short time and lets me go back to bed too! :)


I have also been finding joy in watch this little guy spend countless hours running through the sprinkler in his undies. It's amazing that he has tons of toys and his favorite thing to do is run in the sprinkler. I am also enjoying listen to him tell me that he is 2 and on his bithday (yes he says it with no "r") he is going to be thwee (or three). I enjoy how he tells me that big boys wear underwear and not diapes (yes he says diapers with out the "r")


Call me old or plain or blah but I am truly finding joy in the simple things of my life. And just being home with my kids everyday all day is exactly where I NEED to be and I find pure joy in that. I know I need to be with them and there is no place in the world I'd rather be.
What are the simple things that give you pure joy?