Kick me

Today Parker put a note on my back that said "cick me."  (He is still learning how to spell cick is pretty close to kick).  I giggle every time I think of it, he is growing so fast.  What happened to that little boy with kankles that couldn't talk?  He is a good kid always looking for a good time.

Seasons

Parker is having a hard time connecting which month goes with which season.  I think it is because it is February and we are finally experiencing fall.

Some days I wonder if I will ever be right

How mom thinks head bands should be worn:

How Kenzie thinks they should be worn:

Mason

This boy is a risk taker.  The first place he goes when I let him outside is straight to the street.  Once he gets there he doesn't walk to the left or right, but straight down the middle.   Thank goodness we live in a cul-de-sac.

Mardi Gras

This weekend we had a fun time with some friends at a Mardi Gras Parade on an island close by:

The kids scored it big and had a blast:

A new house and a cool story

After 10 years of marriage Anthony and I finally had the chance to buy a house.  We couldn't be happier, let the painting begin:

Last May Anthony and I started looking for a house.  After looking and looking going back and forth with offers we found a house and started the buying process.  The only thing was, after we finally negotiated the deal I got sick everytime I thought about buying the house.  It got so bad that I eventually couldn't sleep or eat I just couldn't stop thinking how I can't buy this house.  I got up the courage to have that conversation I never wanted to have with Anthony.  He, being the great husband he is, supported me and agreed to try and terminate our contract, but I had to do all the work.  People were mad, but I could have cared less I couldn't buy the house.  We lost our deposit, but I finally was happy again. I then had to negotiate with my landlord to keep letting us rent.  He increased our rent, but agreed to sign a 2 year contract.  

Fast Forward 2 Months:

One Friday morning a real estate agent knocked on my door and told me the house I was renting was in foreclosure.  Turns out the rent we had been paying wasn't helping pay the mortgage.  Our landlord hadn't been paying his mortgage for 2-4 years.  

 Fast Forward 3 Months:

Anthony and I buy the house we were renting at a good price.  We move in with never having to pack one box.  We couldn't be happier.  

I don't believe God made our landlord go broke so we could buy this house.  I do however believe God was telling me if I hold out I can get what I want.  I am so blessed to have him in my life.

Kaitlynn

At 3 years old Kaitlynn has learned how to pump.