He's Two...

I can't believe it.

My baby is two today.

How can it be he has gone from this...

 to this...

Now to this...

 I honestly can't believe his first two years have gone by so fast.  It snuck up on me.

It seems like just the other day we saw your face for the first time and you stole all of our hearts!   Now, you are counting to eleven, singing songs, shooting baskets, and catching footballs.

You are so special to us, big boy!  If we loved you anymore our hearts would explode!!

This past weekend we had a 'tailgate' birthday party before the Superbowl to celebrate.  It was a small family party, but we had a big time!!  A few friends ended up stopping by to say happy birthday.  I love the fact that the Galusha's and Berna's feel like they can stop in and make themselves at home!  They love Tate just as if he was one of their own.  

 Happy Birthday, boy!  I love you!

My Go to Gal

Everyone has one. Their go to person. She happens to be mine. I don't have a memory that doesn't have her in it.

She loves my kids like they are her own.

She's always there for me...even in the craziest of times.

She gave me an awesome niece.

She has a big heart.

She can dance.

She'll kill herself trying to rescue an animal.

She's a good momma.

She's my friend.

She's my sister.

I love you with all my heart and then some.

I hope you have a happy happy happy birthday!

Choose Love

Freckles

A face without Freckles

is like a Night Sky

without Stars.

"I a Cowboy"

Tater moved out and Tex moved in. He got his first cowboy giddy up gear...boots, jeans, pearl snap, belt, hat (which he loves almost as much as he loves his new tractor)!!! He even checks to make sure it has enough diesel.

"I a cowboy"

Cutest cowboy I've ever seen!

This Moment

As the holiday season winds down, I feel more grateful than ever. Not because of the presents I got, or what Santa gave my kids, but because of all this family time I was able to soak up. I don't take for granted what I have. I know it's special. I get to see my parents love my kids and my niece unconditional. I see them play game after game, take them on nature walks, take them to feed the cows, go deer "hunting", or make them their favorite treats. With my eyes filled with tears, and my heart full all I can say is I'm blessed.Choose Love

She's Got Skills

When we moved from Abilene the hardest thing for Lyssa was to leave her soccer team. She spent a lot of time with these girls and she grew to love them. For three years they learned about team work, discipline, persistence, winning and losing.

Then she meet these girls. What a blessing they are. She fit right in and they welcomed her with open arms. We just finished our season this past weekend at the regional tournament. They were just one game short of making it to state.

They were so fun to watch!

These are just a few pics I snapped of Lyssa throughout the season...

So proud of you Lys! Can't wait to watch you in the spring!!

Christmas Cheer

Here's a little Christmas cheer from our home to yours...

Choose Love...