My 8 to 5 Job...

That is why I am enjoying my new 8 to 5 job! Little Madilyn fits right in with my girls. We love having her in our house!

Simple Pleasures

A blog that my sister introduced me to and now I have been following shared her Simple Pleasures of life! It was fun to read and reminded me that some simple pleasures in my life really do warm up my heart. :)
So here are some of my Simple Pleasures......

a movie date with husband

the smell of coffee

fresh, clean sheets on a bed

a clean house

a candle burning (almost any scent)

coffee with a friend at Starbucks

fuzzy socks

a West Texas sunset

watching a pasture of cattle and horses

white sand beach in my toes

my cat sitting in my lap purring

a walk with my 90 lb cattle dog

looking at my girls sound asleep in their beds

a specialty drink from Sonic

a cup of coffee and the bible in the early morning

a foot rub from my hubby

Fall leaves changing colors on the trees

Cold, snow days (i see very few now that i live far South)

a fresh hair cut

lazy Saturday mornings with the family

What Are Yours?????
Please share a few of your Simple Treasures! :)

My Herschel...

5 1/2 months (Nov)


8 months old (Feb)


Is getting so big! :)

A Mom's Heart

I never knew I would have 3 children yet alone, 3 girls! Its been one of the most joyous, hardest, funnest adventure I've been on yet. My 3 girls are hard work as they each have unique qualities, talents, loves, and spirits which is always challenging to meet their individual need. I have loved being a mom to girls and I look forward to our relationships growing and sharing many more adventures together.
Thank you Lord, for my Addie, Avery, and Annalise as they are a treasured blessing straight from your hand!

Here is a quote in my study bible that I read often and wanted to share. It speaks volumes to what a mother feels when having children. I know I do! Enjoy.

"When you decided to become a mother, you gave your heart permission to forever walk around outside your body. " ~Barbara Johnson

Five Friday Randoms....

Here are five random things to let you know a little more about me...

Some of my Favorites

1. Gummy Coke bottles are my favorite candy!

2. Diet Dr Pepper is the drink

3. Animals nurture my soul

4. I love Fall/Winter months

5. Walking is my preferred choice of exercise

Happy Friday my friends! :)

It Is Our Most Favorite Place.....

CHICK-FIL-A
The first choice visit when dads out of town! We LOVE Chick-fil-a! :)

An Unknown Passion

What is something in your life that you would think might never happen or would have never crossed your mind? Was is something that tells you it won't happen due to finances, time, other dreams? Is there something in you, an unknown passion you didn't know about?
For Me??? I would say probably adoption. Ryan and I have never been closed minded about the idea but I have that voice in the back of mind saying, why, you already have 3 girls, its too expensive, you hate to fly so how would you get across the ocean without a panic attack, etc. As a friend of mine who help start an orphan adoption center just adopted her 3rd child from Ukraine. She inspires me! Her endless love for her own children and 3 adopted ones. Her love for a big family! I think its amazing. Check out this coming home video of her kids greeting her, her husband, and their new 12 year old Ukrainian daughter.


I don't know if I will ever adopt but it has crossed my mind more than once and way before my friend started her orphan adoption agency. Now, I just tap into that "thought" more because I have friends that are adopting and have adopted. I've seen and known the blessings. I am encouraged by my friend's motivation and passion for orphans around the world. Its inspiring. My prayer might be to at least start digging deep down within me to see what makes me tick! What dreams do I have, what risks am I taking. It begins with....believing, "its what faith can do!"