Here are some little duckies in the tub. Maybe it is just me but there is nothing cuter than naked babies covered in bubbles! Also, here we are just goofing off in the car on the way home from Cousin Holly's house late the night of Ty's funeral. This was after we had a really wonderful talk with the kids about drugs and supporting each other. It really was a learning experience and a great bonding moment with the kids. I think they really understood. It was a conversation, not a lecture. We shared and cried and the kids felt the influence of our Heavenly Father. That is the key ingredient in driving something home. The Lord. Wonderful!

Nothing makes me feel more successful as a mother than seeing my children smile. If we laughed, it was a good day. So often we get over burdened with the challenges and responsibilities of our lives, and we forget to slow down and see what really matters. Family. Happy times. Peaceful moments with our loved ones. It never will get any better than that. I highly recommend it!:)

So here I am. Tired, mentally exhausted, some days just plain crazy. It doesn't matter. My husband loves me with the 40 pounds I've packed on. My children go to bed each night knowing they are treasured. Material things have lost their power over me. My home is mismatched and often a mess, but I get to cuddle up with my children and read them a book anytime we want. The dishes can wait, the laundry will get done. Life is moving too fast not to notice what matters. My life is not glamorous in any way, but I am happy and I hope you are, too!