Drawer Obsession & cuteness

I think you can see why I've been forming the opinion that KK might have an obsession going on with drawers. Climbing IN them and emptying them being the two favorite. I was telling Steve recently how very often I find her like this. And how very very often I need to fold and refold clothing that was neatly folded and organized in drawers.

She's just so sneaky quiet...disappering into a room and this is how we find her.

And the frig...she makes a beeline for the open door the moment you chance to reach in to take out a jug of milk an dset it on the counter. Turn around, and she's already clearing shelves.

My sewing cabinet...I've given up trying to organize crafts & sewing supplies in those drawers. Even the straight pins dont scare her. She loves playing with them (until I find her & confiscate them!)

                                                           No drawer is too small!!

Two of her favorite spots. Kitchen sink cabinet and the dishwasher

Oh yes, Writing on the walls is the latest fun discovery. (thank the Lord for washable markers & pray the few permanent ones stay FAR out of her reach!)

What she did to my neat stacks of pictures I was scrap booking. She even tore photos off completed pages......

And it dosent matter if we are visiting else where. This was at Aunt Mary Lous!

So busy, but so sweet. Her eyes melt me over and over. 

                                              You are so full of discoveries right now,

                                                       love those sticky hands!

                              Disposition changes without notice!!!!!

                 
                    Sweet baby girl, some days your energy makes this mommy exhausted. As I write this, I had to rush to the laundry room where you dumped a whole box of fruit loops on the floor. What a fun pile of colorful balls! Oh my! What were you doing in the laundry room with a box of cereal anyway!?  I feel like a broken record reminding your siblings MANY times a day to "Latch the door tight behind you!" that includes most of the doors in this house!  

Look at your bright face and sweet smile! How we love you, busy bee and all!

Lord, as I mother today, help me to remember to enjoy the moment. Dumped out drawers, scribbled walls and all.....

Happy Birthday Dear Derek!!

Celebrating six wonderful years with our oldest son Derek! What a gift your life is to us, sweet son! Your personality is so like your daddy in many ways!I love watching the close bond between you two. Saturdays are your favorite days because, as you always say, "Good! Then I get to be with daddy all day!"

 You were very pleased to be free from all chores and school on your birthday! But you suggested that since you dont need to do school maybe I could just read history to you instead! You LOVE history and never tire hearing about Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and all the great founding fathers.

Your requested birthday meals were scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon for breakfast.
Shrimp, macaroni and cheese,  root beer and ICE CREAM Cake! yummy!

Your birthday was extra fun with special friends to share it with. .....
and you were super impressed with your gift from daddy & mommy. A mini four wheeler, just your size! Just like daddy had when he was your age! We smile from the window as we watch you spin around !!

You are so loved Derek!! We often feel pained that you don't have your little brother here playing beside you. You and Jadrian would be so darling tousling together! You are so excited about getting a brother from China. We love your kind compassionate heart and know you will continue to be a wonderful, fun and protecting big brother to your siblings!
More than anything, we desire you to live life to the fullest from your heart. To become ALL that God created you, Derek Ray Glick to be!  Because YOU were created for a special purpose!
You make our home brighter and sweeter. Love you to the moon and back!!!

Spring is in the air!!!

On Saturday our Amish neighbor brought his team of work horses and plowed my garden! So exciting to see that freshly turned soil, and know its a step closer to the fun of planting and digging in the dirt!
It was novel having it done with horses and a one bottom plow! We all had to go out and watch :)

We have so many thorn tress on our property :) They look wicked , not to mention what a pain they are if you happen to get close to them. Steve cut down one big one, and we have a bunch more to go in an area we want to clear. Derek helped drag the cut limbs to a pile. Once that pile is really huge, we hope to burn it. (maybe a hot dog roast too!) 

Karilee made fresh lemonade for the hard working men.

Kianna cant get enough of being outside! She wasnt impressed with the  noise of the loud chain saw though and only wanted ot watch from a safe distance.

And our very dirty van got washed thanks to these two!

Ah....we are SOOOO Excited that spring is around the corner. So many  dreams for a fun busy summer!!

God is so good!!  My heart is bursting with joy. The LIFE of Christ within makes everything beautiful around you!