day 36

#crazyhairday

#rockstar

day 35

#newfavoritepictureofher

#madeline

#8yearsold

#areader

day 34

#adventureday

#taught4thgradersallday

#thenwenttoawashitmyselfcarwash

#kidswerecrackingup!

day 33

#howIstartedmyday

#magazine,toast,favoritecup

#missingmydearfriend

day 32

#capedcrusaders

#gianthair

#twinners

day 31

#chalkhairdye

#lifetimeevent

#ectasticgirls

day 30

#gottabelieve

#amen

day 29

#tuckerdog

#playslikeapuppy

 #casual

#horsebackridingonachair

#wildstallion

#Gracewroteherthoughtsout

#becauseonesevenflowerfifteen

#mademesmile

day 28

 #hefellasleepinthechair

#cutestthingever

#Graciecoveredhimwithhernighnigh

#wearingMac'sJammies

#3sizestoosmall

#sillygirl

day 26 and day 27

Really these pics are from today because yesterday was just a tired, relaxed day.  Not always a lot to share on a sleepy Sunday.  But today we went to Oakland to see Aunt Lizzy, Uncle Justin and of course, Mac.  These 4 kiddos sort of live for the weekends when they all get to be together.  It makes my heart smile.

Today we went to the Oakland Zoo and had a blast.  I am realizing that I used to feel sort of "ugh, what do I do with these kids when there's no school?!?!?" and lately I feel the opposite.  I love when there's no school and we have no where to be and we are just together.  We can take it easy and go with the flow.  And on a deep level, I keep asking myself, "Isn't THIS what it's all about?!"  And I feel my head nodding, "yes.  yes it is."

#thankfulfortoday

#messyMasonface

#MJridesagorilla

*The Girls were with me today, but Maddie got grumpy and Grace got defiant, so, only MJ can be seen!!! :)

day 25

#happyvalentine'sday

#itwasabeautifulday

#grateful

#justthe4ofus

day 24

#them

#literallyeverything

#individuals

day 23

#valentinespartyatschool

#gratefulIgettobewiththem

#happiness

day 22

#busride

#fieldtripwithmygirl

#itwasSOnoisyonthatbus!

#theirwayofeatingstrawberries

#brotherandsister

#love

day 21

#6:15amtoday

#bestwaytowakeup

#2peasinapod

day 20

Gracie is having a hard time lately.  She seems sad and unsure a lot.  My heart has been aching for her for months.  All I can think is "let me help you."  I would do anything for her.  Literally.  There is nothing she could ask me to do for her that I wouldn't.  She is my  happiness and I just want her to be okay.

It's been reminding me of how much God loves me.  That He sees me the way I see Grace.  That He wants nothing more than to help me; all day, every day.

So, I'm turning to my source of strength tonight.  Looking for answers to calm her worried mind.  All I know is that Surrender and Trust are all that I have.  And tonight that is enough.

day 19.....also day 1

#dinnerout

#masonfaceandNonnie

#SundayNapday

  

#myanthemandchurchfortoday

#surrender

#TrustintheLord

day 18

#littlesisandbigsis

#luckysheismine

#proudofher

#nextchapter

day 17

#us

#bedtimetonight

#photobyMaddie

day 16

building castles from Sarah Mejias on Vimeo.

#funwithMJ

#justmeandhim

#buildingcastlespassesthetime