8 years ago today...

My precious first born son took his first breath. Brendan has taught me more about love, laughter, joy, and humbleness then any other person I know. When I held that tiny baby I didnt know why God would trust me with something so precious. Now he is becoming a young man right before my eyes. Brendan- I love you more then words can say. Happy Birthday B!

Our Vacation

It has been almost a week since we returned home from our beach vacation and things are back to normal so much so that it seems like a distant memory. What a wonderful time we had! It was pure joy to spend so much time together as a family.

The boys had a great time. The little ones loved eating sand and dumping it on their heads. They also rode their first kiddie rides at the Boardwalk.

Brendan was such a big kid- riding the waves and his first Upside Down Roller Coaster!

I loved staying in our small 2 bedroom condo- there was something so quaint and peaceful about tucking all our children into bed in the same room and having them eat, play, & read in such close quarters. It really made out own home seem huge. I wonder if I would enjoy such close quarters for day to day living?

On the way home Shane surprised us by stopping at a park in a tiny country town so we could eat lunch and stretch our legs. It was so wonderful it felt like a dream. I am so thankful that the Lord has blessed me with my husband &children. I am so in love with all of them that I feel as if my heart could burst.