Sweet Siblings

I love when the little ones are quiet and sweet to one another.  Tonight it took a little Lion Guard to calm them down and get them still.  We found them all in our bed intently tuned in to the television. 

Braiding

Queen Elsa Ridley asked for a braid this morning, and I thought I could just whip one out.  Boy, was I wrong.  I am more than a little rusty on my braiding skills, but she was pleased as could be.  

Mother's Day

I love all the handmade gifts from my darling children.  They sure know how to make me feel special.  Being a mommy to my three precious babies is the best!

Garden Party at CHCS

Today was one of the best days ever.  Reed's class hosted a Garden Party for their Moms.  We enjoyed tasty muffins and juice while we looked at the class's beautiful art projects. My sweet Reed was so loving and proud to show off his art.  He made me a gorgeous watercolor hat, a portrait, and a hand printed towel.  

My favorite thing was the card.  I love the fun questions and hilarious answers.  I asked Reed about the Ramen noodles, and he informed me that it is his favorite dish.  He wants me to make them everyday for dinner. Reed is too funny!

Bedtime Reading

Bedtime can be stressful, but I absolutely love when we have sweet moments.  Tonight, Reed and Ridley wanted the same story, so they climbed up in my lap.  I wanted the story to go on forever, because I know these babies are growing every day.  I wish time could slow down.  

Reading

Tonight after dinner and bath time, I look over to the family room to see all three of my children sitting on the sofa.  Reed was buried in his Nabi and Ryland and Ridley were looking at a book.  I could hear Ryland reading to his sister and explaining the story.  I love when they are sweet to one another.

Sticker Time

What's a girl to do while her brothers learn more Jui-Jitsu?  Sticker books!  Ridley and I had so much fun playing with stickers this evening during class.  The simplest joys are sweet, and she is helping me slow down and appreciate time.

Sweet Little Momma

Ridley and I made a trip to Toys R Us while the boys played at the hunting ranch.  She was in major need of some girly toys.  After going up and down all the isles, she found a baby stroller and a set of baby bottles that she had to have.

I loved watching her take care of her babies all afternoon.  She pushed them around the house, fed them bottles, and rocked them to sleep.  She was so kind and gentle, which melted my heart.

Sweet Gifts

My precious children gave me the sweetest handmade gifts for Mother's Day.  I cherish these priceless gifts!

Sweet Boys

Reed and Ryland were cuddled up in Ridley's chair enjoying some quite time before we start the day.  A sweet moment of my sweet boys.

January 1st

Happy 2015!  I love a new year!  I always have this great idea that I am going to have a fresh start, and I am going to start doing things or doing things differently.  I am a sucker for resolutions. 

This morning we woke to hang out with our slumber party guests, the Brashears.  The children were playing and being silly, when I noticed that Ryland was playing with Emory.  She had started to fuss a little while playing on the quilt, so he went over to entertain her.  He was sitting behind her and had propped her up.  She must have loved it, because she was all smiles.  I ran to grab my phone for a quick picture, and this is what I got.  Reed photo bombed it!

After a little convincing, Reed moved out of the picture, and I was able to focus on Ryland and Emory.  I just love this, because he is being so gentle and sweet.  He is such a caring, compassionate little boy who is aware of his surroundings.  It was sweet that he wanted to comfort her.  Emory's smile is priceless.  She was enjoying his company.  Such sweethearts!

8 month photos

Our sweetheart, Ridley, is growing so quickly.  She has four teeth now that her top two came in on the same day.  Even though she is teething, she remains happy and sweet.  She loves to be held, and she has started "talking".  Her brothers absolutely adore her and love to play and entertain her.

Brotherly love

Reed and Ridley are early morning risers.  This gives them priceless quality time before the house really wakes up and gets crazy.  I love the moment they see each other for the first time each morning.  It is the sweetest moment of pure love and joy.  

This morning Reed woke up asking if he could feed Ridley.  I agreed, and he was very excited.  For a boy that doesn't sit still, Reed fed his sister the whole bottle and even tried to burp her. They adore one another.

Sweetness

Ryland is so sweet to his little sister, Ridley.  I caught this picture early this morning.  They are cuddling and being sweet to one another.  My heart smiles with happiness.

5 months

Ridley is 5 months old, and she continues to be a joy.  She is almost sitting up on her own, and does well for a few minutes before she falls to one side.  She loves to be in the middle of the action and prefers for the house to be a little noisy for her to enjoy a nice nap.  One of her favorite things to do is float in the pool.  She loves the water enjoys kicking and splashing.

2 months

Such a doll!  Ridley is the perfect addition to our family.  She is laid back and happy most all the time, and we are loving how her personality is starting to show.  We all have really enjoyed the past two months, and look forward to lots more fun times.

Loving

I am rarely ever in pictures with the kiddos, and this is proof why. Not only am I usually the one taking the pictures to capture all these memories, but I usually have my hands full.  Tonight, John Chris caught me snuggling with my two babies.  Enjoying the loving!

Ridley's Birth Announcement

Valentine snuggle

Ridley is such a little snuggle bug.  Every morning between 5 and 6, she wakes up ready to eat.  After she finishes, we snuggle, and she goes right back to sleep.  I love this precious time with her, and it is my absolute favorite time of the day.  What a great start to Valentine's Day!

Snuggle

Reed and Ridley snuggled on the sofa to watch Sheriff Callie before bed.  I love to see him be gentle and sweet, and I couldn't help but wonder how he will be when he gets older.  He is rough and tumble, crazy and loud, hard headed and strong willed, but he is a loving sweetheart that loves to snuggle.