My momma...

Today is my mom's birthday. I won't disclose her age of course, but let's just say that she looks damn good :)  And to my sister and I - there is no one in this world that could ever live up to her in our eyes.  She's the most selfless, humble, stable, calming, strong, affectionate person I know.  And she's my mom.  I'm so very very lucky.

Today was a perfect example of how fortunate I am to have her around.  In typical "Jessica" style, BOTH sets of car keys got locked in the car this morning.  So, minutes - literally minutes - after calling to wish my sweet momma happy birthday, I'm calling her back to ask for help.  And to the rescue, she came.  She picked all three of us up.  (Fortunately, she is equipped with an infant base and toddler car seat).  She took Caroline to school and then took Abigail and I to the dealership for a key.  She missed her weekly Bible study class for us and didn't once make me feel bad about it.  We completely inconvenienced her morning (her BIRTHDAY no less) and she was her same amazing happy self to my girls and I.

By 10:30, Abigail and I were back home with keys in hand.  I hate to admit that this is only one of many, many rescues over the course of my 30+ years.  Time and time again, she's always there for me, and I only hope that I can always be there for her too.

Happy birthday mom/ninny!  We love you sooooooo much!!!

Love,
Dan, Jess, Caroline and Abigail.

P.S.  Sorry your cupcake was dry.  We will do better next time!

Back to School!

Oh how easy it is to neglect a blog that you promised you wouldn't neglect...  But, there's this thing called life that gets in the way and we have had a very busy month!

Let's see here...

Daddy had surgery to remove a growth in his wrist. Abigail started crawling and pulling up. She also decided her favorite game is picking small grains of dirt, etc off the floor and putting them into her mouth.  And finally, Miss Caroline has started her 2nd year of pre-k at Hope School.  Doesn't sound like much - but between the little dirt picker upper and daddy's lack of use in his right hand - we've definitely been busy!

Today was our first day of school.  I decided to leave her in Tues/Thurs this year after an unfortunate incident in the church nursery last Tuesday while I was in my new Bible study class.  Let's just say that Caroline's boredom turned into a behavioral issue.  The good news is that she will make new friends in her new class and also have her old buddy Piper to play with as well. 

She was ready to go this morning, all decked out in her Sofia the first shirt and shoes.  And I wasn't really emotional this time around.  I trust the teachers and know that Caroline has such an awesome time.  BUT... when I got home, I downloaded the pic I took this morning and compared it to last year.   Wow! My baby is a little girl!!!  

Keepin' it short and sweet today.   Best wishes to all the new little students out there!  What an exciting time of year!