DIVA aka...Chloe is FIVE!!!!

I can't believe our baby girl is FIVE!! I know she has a birthday every year, and every year I say, "Where did the time go?" And, it's so true, where in the world did the time go?! With her being my last baby, it's really hard seeing her grow up, I just want them all to stay small, stay so innocent, stay my lil angels. God has given us 3 amazing children, and I am so thankful for each one of them. I am vowing this year to be more involved with the kiddos, striving to be a better mom, and be the mom that will always be there for them.

So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ANGEL.

I will ALWAYS "love you to the moon and back."

Bookbags, homework and early mornings!

Well, the first week of school is officially in the books. Can't believe we were in countdown mode to school starting, and the first week is already over! Early mornings are in full force..6am comes quite early!! But, the boys are doing a great job of getting up and to the bus stop on time! The boys are excited...probably because they haven't had any homework yet...but come Monday, it's coming! It's hard to believe I have a 4th and 2nd grader! Where has the time gone?! They are growing up so quickly, I just want time to stand still for a bit.

Chloe and I had a "date day" on Monday, while the boys were in their first day of school, we went down to Atlanta to her "favorite" restaurant, the Cheesecake Factory! Then we went to Lenox Mall where we did some fun school shopping for her! It was a great day together, enjoyed spending the day with my diva! Little did I know that the next day would be a very stressful, emotional day! I was told that my PreK position was no longer, they offered me another job in the school, but frankly that's not why I went to school and I deserved to be treated better. So, I had to make a decision, do I put Chloe into GA prek or keep at home. Knowing that I would be quitting the next day, I had to make a decision quickly.

GA prek in Georgia fills up in the Spring. So, I just knew that there was no way I could get her into a school, she'd probably have to be on a waiting list. Well, I called around, went to a couple of places and put her on waiting lists. At this point, I was emotional, stressed and just not a good day. I came home frustrated. I called this one last place, close to our home, prepared for them to not have an opening. She told me come in, and fill out paperwork and if we can get you in, we'll let you know!

I got the boys off the bus, drove to this school. I walked in and the director told me, 20 minutes ago a little boy got accepted to the private school ..(he was on the waiting list at the private school) and they had an opening! YAY!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!! I quickly filled out the paperwork, met her teachers, saw the classroom...and then reality hit. All my children have been with me during their preschool years. I've always known what was going on with them throughout the day. I started tearing up realizing my baby girl..last child would no longer be with me. It was hard. But, I knew this is where she was suppose to be. Everything was just falling into place for it not to be.

She started her first day the next day! She LOVED it!!! It was a sad day, but I know she has "to grow up sometime" and leave me.

So, now comes my new adventure. What am I suppose to do? Where am I suppose be? Do I work full-time/part-time? It's all very stressful for me as well as for Kyle. Just putting my trust in God to show us where and what I am suppose to do!

Thank you for your prayers for us..and all the calls, emails, texts. It has meant alot to me!

MUCH LOVE.

Keg's, Keggers, Keganator...AKA..Keagen is NINE

Don't know how to get the picture to the right off..but I guess you can enjoy a pic of Kade and Kyle..haha!

Can't believe my baby boy is NINE!! Where did the past 9 years go?! And, yes I cried the morning of his birthday, he is growing up way too fast!!! I remember very vividly the day I found out I was pregnant with him. We had just been married for a little over a month and a half, wasn't feeling too hot, took 5 pregnancy tests all negative. Was on birth control, but I guess it helps if I followed the directions and took it like I was suppose to Ha!

I went to the doc for a regular checkup on said in passing, oh, I'm late. Every girl knows those 3 little words could change your life forever! I was sitting in the room all by myself, praying, please be negative, please be negative..not that I never wanted to have kids, but come on..we were NEW newlyweds..the nurse came in and said matter-of-factly..it's positive. Those 2 words echoed in my mind and I couldn't even think or say anything. She asked me..are you ok? Yes, I replied..are you happy?! Uh, yes?! Are you married? snap back to reality! YES, I'M MARRIED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS LADY!! lol..I was a bundle of nerves, excited, scared, excited, anxious, excited..you get the point. I immediately went to Target..picked out a pair of girl and boy little booties. Drove to Kyle's work. Could barely walk up the stairs to his office, I was so nervous and excited! Put the shoes behind my back, walked up to him and pulled both shoes out from behind my back..all the color in his face left, he started shaking..TWINS?!!!! Ha..NO, I got these because we are preggers and I don't know what it is. We hugged and we were both shaking. Then came the time to tell people. How do I tell people that we're pregnant and I haven't even signed all the thank you notes yet from our wedding!

We told EVERYONE, and some people you could see it in their face..they were counting in their heads the months. I just wanted to laugh..it was a rough pregnancy from the start, very sick, we lived in a house that had no air or heat. The way we stayed warm at night was to use my blowdryer and put it under our comforter for a few minutes, then quickly put the comforter around us to keep warm! Great memories! ha!

I was so excited, happy that we were having a boy first! And, we had already had his named picked out..that's what you do when you're in college right?! haha..Keagen Gene. Fast forward to due date..I went in to be induced, got there and was already at 4cm..didn't know I was in labor, I thought this is awesome! I was SO nervous about having a baby, I mean, come on..I can't even handle getting a shot or my finger pricked, how was I going to have a baby! I was in labor maybe 8 hours, pushed for 2 hours, not fun. They had told me that week that I'd have a 7lb baby boy..uh try 9 lbs!!! He came out looking like a 3 month old, perfect skin, just perfect all around! Keagen has been an amazing boy, he is super smart (like his daddy) he is handsome (like his daddy) and funny (like me;0)). I couldn't have asked for a better more perfect first born. He loves his brother and sister, he looks out for them and will defend them!

A few lil things about him...we can't shave his head, he has eyebrows, but they are VERY blonde and noone can see them, so he looks like he has cancer. We did that one time and one time only, we got so many sympathetic looks and plus he hated it. He has a HUGE birthmark on his stomach, which I thought was dirt when he was a baby, but we call it his moo cow spots. He has so many freckles, I tell him you have a lot of angels that like kissing you..that's what I was always told..freckles are angel kisses! The boy doesn't have to study, and makes straight A's,he asks a million questions every day..literally..lol VERY athletic, he excells at everything he does and I hope and pray that he continues down that path.

He asked Jesus into his heart when he was 5 and he'll tell you exactly what and where he was when he got saved..I love it!

Thank you Keagen for these past 9 years, I am SO blessed and happy that God gave you to us! Keep doing what is right, and always know that mommy and daddy love you more than words!

Kade is 7

Can't believe my precious lil boy is SEVEN!! It seems just like yesterday he was born, and having a rough beginning. We are so thankful that God "fixed" his little heart and he is a perfectly healthy lil boy! I remember being pregnant with him and thinking, I can't have 2 boys, especially 2 so close in age, but they are the bestest of friends, and I couldn't imagine now, not having 2 boys, or having 2 boys so close in age;o) It was a rough pregnancy, but it made me a stronger person, bc I went through a lot was in the hospital alot, have never been pricked and poked so many times in my life. But, what we will do for our children is amazing! He was my little baby boy, and there was nothing I wouldn't do for him, even if it meant me going through all the nasty and painful stuff I went through..it brought Kyle and I closer and made me realize that life is a GIFT. Many people don't know all that went on, or what Kade had to go through, but we know that GOD spared him and we are most thankful for that!

He is our "cuddle bug", our most stubborn, littlest, funniest boy! He brings so much joy to our home and to wherever he is! He can charm anyone, with just one hug or that beautiful smile! But, he is also tough as nails! He is in wrestling and the coaches are very pleased with how well he is doing, I think it has to do with his height, we all know he is "height challenged"..lol, but it helps in wrestling, bc he can get in there fast! :o) He loves it and that's all that matters!

He does great in school!! He'll tell you he "hates" school, but secretly we think he loves it, he does amazing well, I was really nervous about him going to school, but he's proved me wrong!

So as we celebrate him turning 7, I am SO THANKFUL for God giving us the privilege to be his parents! Our prayer is that he continues to grow and thrive and no matter the obstacles that he must go through in life, he knows that he has a family that loves him more than words can say! So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET, PRECIOUS BABY BOY!