Birthday blitz

Brock turned 3 years old last week, Holy Cow this child knows how to enjoy and party! He had so much fun on Friday with his Mommy, Daddy, and Barrett at Chuck E Cheeese and then he partied at Momma T's house with some teenagers on Saturday and then wrapped it up on Tuesday with cupcakes in his class. He loved his birthday and now he is asking, "Brock's birthday again today?" This child makes me laugh out loud so often and he is just a natural social butterfly. He is a magnet for children and adults as well, my prayer for this little monkey is God will use that natural strength for His glory. As Brock draws people then God will draw them to Himself! I am so proud to be his mommy!

Falling all over myself for Fall

We are upon the most joyful and wonderful time of year in my opinion. Not only is this a time of cooler weather and closed-toe shoes(yes even in Texas every now and again we can toss the flip-flops to the back of the closet) but it is almost time to GO HOME. To make it clear it's not my home it's my parent's home but when I am there I am once again baby girl and I can sigh deeply and breath in those memories that are only stirred in that place. I know I am not alone in this phenomenon that happens to adult children, but I do think I appreciate it more than most.  I love the above picture of my father, he is not only my father but he is one of the greatest men I know. He makes me feel so adored and special, it is not something that is forced but a relationship that I cherish more and more as I grow older. I talk to my monkeys often about their "Poppa" and tell stories about my childhood with my dad so they can know him through my stories. I don't think  it matters much that we live 10 hours from "home"  my boys know their NeeNay and Poppa because Alfred and I know the importance of family and how valuable our bond as a family unit. I am in love with this time of year, ever ounce I drink it and thank Jesus everyday that I get this time to enjoy and to experience. Am I silly well if this is silly and dramatic then I embrace it and say bring it on!!!! 

Brothers, best friends and birthdays

It is one week until Brock's 3rd  birthday and he is so excited! Everyday he wakes up and tells us the one thing he wants (which has been the exact same thing for weeks-Transformer!) and then he gives us a sweet kiss and tells us he loves our family.  He is such a little prince with his golden brown eyes that dance when he talks and looks into your eyes. He loves his big brother and wants to have and do everything just like him. Barrett has begun to understand the weight of this and loves him back just as  intensely. I love watching and learning with them as they figure out how to be brothers, I know at times it is difficult but Barrett watches out for Brock in new unfamiliar situations and Brock always wants to play with Bear above any other friend in the world.  Barrett is excited for Brock's birthday too but it isn't for a selfish reason he knows his brother will be three and thereby inching him a tiny bit closer to him in age.  Even as I type this Barrett is dancing around and making alot of noise and Brock just told him to "Calm his Body" okay that just makes me laugh...thanks Aunt Holly! Anyway they are a joy to watch as same sex siblings since I have no knowledge base for it. A God given joyful learning experience for each of us.