Eye opener!

This morning we read the story of Jesus on the cross.  We talked about it for just a minute.  Well, more the tear, the wound, and the 'owies'.  Then after a LONG day...I love my girls...I passed out a few pieces of paper and pencils to the girls and had them draw while I was desperately searching for something to make for dinner.  Khloe surprised me with this...

I draw a circle...

She even added pupils!!!

I am going to miss the arms coming out of the head with this one ;)

I all done momma.

I drew my Jesus...sure enough baby, you did.  I love it.

She has a heart of gold.  She waits or comes back for Kayla, shares her toys, and is full of hugs and kisses.  Thank you Jesus for bearing our owies.

Kayla...sweet, sweet Kayla

Also known as 'Little Monster' by her sisters, parents and neighbors.  She can be an absolute doll...

...seriously, just look at the joy on that girls face!  She can also be an absolute terror...

I know what you're all thinking...don't worry,
I found the chocolate frosting tub when Khloe opened the fridge.

She just went in for her 18 month check up and she is 24 1/2lbs and 31 1/2" of pure joy!  What she lacks in height (37th percentile) she makes up in spunk...like her momma!

 She is becoming more and more interested in the bathroom.  Hates wet diapers, loves to wear big girl panties like her sisters and could get on and off her potty for days!  

So here's to you little monster!  We love you as much as you love to wait for the last syllable of one to follow directions.  And no matter where you go in life...we know you'll go far and we'll be with you every step of the way, making sure you stay our 'little monster'.

Phew...

I can't believe it's been nearly 3 months since my last post!  We've moved, the twins are out of diapers for good!!,  we have new neighbors the girls run down to play with and we are still knee deep in projects.  I will try and get before and after pics up soon.
The twins have met new friends and now that summer is here play almost daily with them.  It reminds me so much of growing up with Ruthie and Monica.

Noelle, Kenzie, Violet, Kayla

Kayla is 18 months and full of life!  She is on the, 'I'm either super happy or super mad' train right now.  She momma, bubba, bop (pop), dada, tank you, and pease fairly clearly.  Her favorite song is "Baa baa black sheep" and loves Mother Goose Clubhouse and Cedarmont Kids.  Basically, she loves music!  Thankfully she has made the transition to sleeping in a new house quite effortless and still naps 2 - 3 1/2 hrs.  There isn't much that she won't try.  She can get up on a full size trampoline by herself, using Kenzie's tricycle as a step.  Insists on using a big girl swing, going down the big slide...

So, maybe she doesn't always use the slide properly, but at least she uses safety precautions in the house. 

Big sister looking out for her!

The twins are a month shy of 3 years old.  They are quick witted, smart, 'helpful' and love keeping tabs on momma.  Kenzie's favorite question is, "what you doing?"  I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to miss anything.  She is athletic and coordinated and loves trying new things even before she really knows what she's doing (doesn't sound like me at all).  Khloe is sweet and sensitive.  She loves books and knows a few letters and numbers.  She can play independently with Little people or her babies.  They both ditched diapers at night just this week!!!  Woot woot!  

 Happy first day of summer!