birthday, Blog, Family, kingston

Kingston’s 3rd birthday

Yesterday was Kingston’s 3rd birthday. It was also the first snowfall of the year. Last year we were enjoying temperatures in the 70s, so it was pretty crazy to be getting snow already. We had a little donut party for him–because nothing is better than a cake made of donuts. Except maybe this dark chocolate salted caramel oreo pie?? I haven’t tried it yet but I will be sure to report back after I make it for Thanksgiving.

 

 

glitter/confetti pictures are always the most fun

 

 

a few pictures from my phone yesterday…

 

 

Kingston got the best birthday gift! A little birthday buddy. Arrow Gideon Gunby was born on Kingston’s birthday. He sure is a cutie!

 

I always like to do little “birthday interviews” with the kids. Kingston wasn’t into it so much but I got a few answers out of him before he rushed off to watch Space Jam (the most hilarious birthday gift a 3 year old could receive–thanks, Maggi!)

Favorite color- blue

Favorite food- chicken

Favorite TV show- Animal Mechanicals

Favorite movie- Star Wars

Favorite game- Infinity

Favorite restaurant- Chick Fil A

Favorite drink- milk

Favorite animal- elephant

Favorite toy- lightsaber

Favorite superhero- Hulk

Best friend- Sam Mcmillian

 

 

November 17, 2014

Blog, Family, friends, iphone, kids

August iphone photos

August was wonderful and awful at the same time. I came across this quote the other day and it is super encouraging for anyone who has been or is currently in a “dark moment”

 

“In the darkness we have a choice that is not really there in better times. We can choose to serve God just because he is God. In the darkest moments we feel we are getting absolutely nothing out of God or out of our relationship to him. But what if then—when it does not seem to be paying or benefiting you at all—you continue to obey, pray to, and seek God, as well as continue to do your duties of love to others? If we do that—we are finally learning to love God for himself, and not for his benefits.” ~Tim Keller

And with that in mind, here are some of the brighter moments that God has blessed me with in August.

 

 

 

these boys absolutely love their baby sister

standing outside with our mouths open wide

 

my dad turned 60 in August–family dinner at Olive Garden

 

national frozen custard day in my new favorite dress 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you think a dress is gaudy, chances are that I would happily put it on Evangeline. The more frills, the better

 

baby Zeke is here and I love him 🙂

 

 

Liam is 6–which means I’ve been a mom for 6 years!! Crazy!

 

dollar tree made this kid’s dreams come true with their bow and arrow–he’s ready for a wooden one now!

 

 

and because I couldn’t not celebrate national burger day—

a leftover burger reheated with a waffle iron. #wafflebun

 

This weekend Don and I will be celebrating 7 years of marriage! 

Happy September!

September 2, 2014