Photo Friday!

Summer is coming to an end. I'm not sure if I should be sad or happy that fall has arrived? we have been enjoying the last couple warm days we are blessed with here in Michigan. We try to get outside as much as possible before the snow arrives. 

 We must get in as much bike time before the true cold air arrives and snow starts falling. Their calling for our first big snow storm in November. Yes already!

 Helen loves sitting in the grass. Enjoy it while you can little love bug. Soon enough it will be covered in colorful leaves.

 This summer our girls grew a special bond with our neighbors and as so did we. 

Not to mention they have a pretty cool tire swing!

NOTE: these next few pictures are not good quality due to stealing them from my phone via INSTAGRAM.

Helen and I have been enjoying our 3 morning together while big sissy's are at school.

This past week we had a community car wash, ha ha! Joking of course. The kids were just cleaning the car.

Viv learned about apple in pre school. She was so excited to find out there is a star in the middle.

For myself, well I am finally getting the routine down. I couldn't get through my mornings without my coffee.

Photo Friday!

Wow, what a busy week we had. This is the last week of summer break for our two oldest girls. Our week consisted of pre-school orientation along with first grade orientation. We have been playing as much as possible outdoors, with neighbor friends and just having a blast. Along with spending some important family time. In the midst of all that I have been trying my hardest to catch up on my mountain of laundry. The goal is before school starts.

 My Mini photographer, enough said. 

 Vivian and her neighborhood friend.

 Tire swings are fun at the neighbors house. 

 Our girls and one of their neighborhood friends.

 We even snuck in a fun photo session in mommy's high heels.

Wednesday we went to the Critter Barn. Great farm with many animals to pet, feed and hold. The girls were in heaven.

The girls adored the baby chicks and didn't want to leave them. 

Have a great weekend.

25TH Birthday & Thankful

Hello 25!

Today is my 25th birthday and all I can think about is everything I am thankful for. I woke up this morning to flowers awaiting in the kitchen along with a sweet note from my husband. After being married for almost 6 years, he has finally realized flowers are a way to my heart. There is something about the beauty of receiving flowers that I love. Flowers lift my spirits with their beauty and their aroma in the air. I made myself a cup of coffee while still gazing at my flowers. As I sip on my steaming hot coffee, I sit back and think of all that I am thankful for. I thankful for my family and friends to celebrate my birthday with. I am blessed to have a hard working husband who provides a roof over our heads, food in our fridge and clothing on our backs. I am more than thankful for our three beautiful daughters that God has blessed us with. Being their mother is the best feeling in the whole wide world. Of course the list goes on, with all seriousness.

 On the silly side what I am thankful for, would have to be a cup of coffee to wake my tired eyes up in the mornings and my wine at the end of a long day. Also good book to curl up with, even though I know I will fall asleep after a couple pages. My knitting which is a stress reliever for myself, along with me being able to create. With that being said, I am thankful for my 25th birthday!