How can she be 9 months already?...

All of the sudden, Stella is manuevering her way around her world. She pulls herself up on EVERYTHING...The book shelf, walls, your lap, crib, beds you name it. The best part is watching her try to figure out how to move her chubby legs and bootie. I have never been stopped with a baby like I am with this pure bundle of joy. Her Colgate smile is permanent for the world to enjoy. Lilly is enjoying Stella's new wheels and desire to adventure more everyday. She officially has a partner in crime:)

 My only complaint is that she has gotten me up for at least an hour just about every day the past 2 months.
 sigh.
 Last night, Aaron and I awoke to her standing holding onto the headboard of our bed like she was on a ships mast taking off into the sunset of freedom. How can you not wake up for that?

One of the many reasons I love her

Lilly has been fascinated this year with the concept that daddy goes to work and brother goes to school. They cant even leave the room with out her asking them, "Are you going to works daddy?" If Justus is gone she assumes he's at school even if he is just outside playing basketball. She has also noticed that I pack them both a lunch daily. Tuesday morning she asked me to make her a lunch too because she has school and work. (when daddy asked her if she was ready to leave to go she said no, I want to stay home with mommy) So, I did what any mommy would do, I made her a lunch. I packed the lunch box with a sandwhich, gerber fruit snacks, orange, goldfishes, and apple juice. She drug that box around all day long, but thats not what intriuged me. I shouldnt have been surprised, yet I was, and it gave me a good laugh. This pic is of all the things in the lunch box by the afternoon. 

Moms necklace - check

movie ticket stub- check
Stella's dirty socks-check
dying flowers from our garden-check
Moms BC pills-check
4 random toys-check

The Night crawler

Ok, so I know this looks like a mug shot.
WHYYYY does my perfect sleeper do this to me almost every night between the lovely hours of 2-4am? Do you notice how bright eyed and bushy tailed she is? This was taken at 4:35a.m. Another little toothe reared its head this week, so I have a feeling that is the culprit.
I beg, I plead with God and her (as if she can comprehend her mothers desperation, but it still happens.
What I choose to focus on is that this IS only a season. I know from the past two children I have that I will miss these days tremendously. Stella crawls around now everywhere and brings a smile to everyones face instantly.
Thank you God for this precious gift and thank you that you chose me to be her mother.
That is truly humbling.
Well, I am off now to try to tire her out so maybe I can get in an hour before Lills comes to my bed and says, "Momma, I want chocolate MILLLk!"

Life in the fast lane

Ok, so I am really going to do it this time. I have always loved writing as it is an outlet for me. I am rusty, so please be patient. Our house always has something going on and I feel it is my duty to entertain the world around me. Maybe I can even get some tears or laughter from some of you. These past few months have been really hard, no lie. Adjusting to having a pre-teen, toddler, and baby can be challenging at times, but such a blessing too. Aaron is busy often with school and work. He is an amazing help when he has the time. Outside of my family has been hard too. What my original family unit has been through has been atrocious. I cling to Jesus knowing he WILL make on this beautiful in His time. Here are some of the latest pics for those of you who dont use facebook.