Crazy but wonderful - LIFE

My word for this year was SERVE! God could not be teaching me that more clearly

the last few weeks. We've dealt with our fair share of sickness

and whiny-ness. And through it all I serve my family. Just the other day

I was at my wits end. I went to bed so defeated - it was so hard to selflessly put the boys' needs

ahead of my own all day. I couldn't fill one more sippy cup with a 

whining toddler, or hold my boy one more time b/c he was grumpy

and stubbed his toe for the 20th time that hour. I felt like I was getting nothing

in return for my giving all day long. And I had a bad attitude

about it all. It was not pretty.  God has just been bringing it to light

how much I need to call on him for Strength and Grace - to wake up early

and from the very start serve my family with a happy Spirit. 

I say this a lot - but I'm so thankful that God forgives my selfish heart and 

gives me a new beginning each day. That he loves me through my ugliness and b/c

of that I can wake up and be ready to serve. And I fail and get irritated - and then I beg for 

forgivness and press on with his mercies that are new every morning.

When I first learned that I was going to have 2 boys 17 months apart I will admit I was wondering

how crazy my life would get. But now

I could not be happier. These two are both very agile, full of energy

and talkative - but they entertain each other so well

They are best friends.

My days are filled with lots of hustle and bustle 

but sometimes I just love to sit and watch as their minds create scenarios and

imaginary play together. I love hearing them communicate with each other. 

They also have an amazing Father! He honestly plays with them better than I do,

and has an easier time playing imaginary things with them.

They adore him and he adores them. 

I wanted to share a couple pictures I've captured of the men in my life because

I don't want to forget how blessed I am to be able to SERVE these

precious men.