good morning.

Hello lovies,

I just wanted to update you on some things that happened since I last wrote. Yesterday was Williams first family day at school, where the parents were invited to come and view their childs work over the last few months. William was excited to show us many things and Lucas was super sweet, as he tried to participate, as well. William's best friend, Jayden, is also so adorable and sweet and I hope they are friends forever. He even looks like William! 

I am trying to take things slower and enjoy my two sweet babies to the absolute fullest. Times can be so trying, though and I often, get tired and cranky. It is my prayer to God that he helps me to always honor my energy and not take on too much, to always do what is best for myself so that I may give whole heartedly to my family. If I take on too much I get a headache and don't feel well, so I am really trying to be healthy and happy. 

We finished yesterday off with a trip to the Waterfront Park, which may be my favorite place in all the world. The temperature here is just perfect with nice, cool, grass, shade, and a glorious fountain splash pad to play in. William has had an ear infection for about 3 weeks and has had to stay out of the water, but I did let him indulge a little yesterday and he couldn't have been happier to be reunited with his favorite play thing, water =). I felt my own mind lighten up from the fun we were having and the heaviness that I was experiencing started to lift. It was a very nice afternoon, indeed and I plan to spend more evenings like this. 

I have received a true blessing, which I won't talk about too much on here. But, I simply want to take a moment to ask God to guide my ways with this blessing. That is all. Thank you. 

Amen! Love ya. 

hello sweeties

happy belated Valentines Day!

I had the absolute best one yet. I got the boys (Nick, William, and Lucas) seed cards from work where you can plant the whole card and its supposed to turn into wildflowers. It was a really nice day. Nick got me roses and I wore red lipstick out to dinner at Viv (our new favorite spot!). The owners are Julie and Laurent and they are wonderful, French people. I fell in love with them at first sight.

We spent last weekend hammocking in one of the most beautiful places in the whole world. A little tree on a secret beach. Just the four of us. It was so beautiful. William has had an ear infection for the past two weeks (eek!) where we have been having to take it kind of easy with what we do, but this day was much needed so we went for it.

Life is moving right along and Nick is finishing up a painting project this week at Viv! It will be nice to see the finished project. I have discovered a show, which I truly love. Anne, with an E. It is so good and just a reminder of many things. It is a reminder of the struggles that people faced when this country was first being settled and so it is very humbling in that way. It is a reminder of being a young woman and having so much to say, yet sometimes, being asked not to say it. It is a reminder of imagination, friendship, and growth. So, I am happy now and things are moving right along.

Things aren't quite "perfect" yet, where it's back to "normal" with my family and Nick, where my brother and Alena are settled in the way that we wish that they could be or the past is smoothed over, but we are heading in that direction at a steady pace and I do truly believe that peaceful, wonderful times are ahead. I love you banpan. Thanks for being here.