// A NEW BEGINNING

Today marks a new chapter for little Noah.
He graduated Pre-K & is well on his way to KINDERGARTEN! How can this be?! I clearly remember his first day & then just like that it's his last.
He won the "Smarties" award for always coming up with creative ideas. Oh my gosh, my heart was so excited to hear that! I love the little creative soul that he is!
I hear so many times from parents w/ kids heading off to college, how quickly the time passes & to cherish these days. I get so sad when I hear that because I know it to be true. Although Noah is still so little, I can't believe he's now FIVE years old!
He knows so many things already & he's only been alive for five years! If you think about it five years is not long at alllll. I own shoes older than him.
But from infancy to this picture ... my oh my ... that went fast. And I know it will only continue to snowball from here.
I want to remember everything. I always think when he gives me a super tight hug that is so sweet how I want to remember that moment for the rest of my life.
I know I've said that SO many times since he's been born & I get a little teary eyed when I can't remember things I wanted to remember at those moments long ago.
However, I have the NOW.
And need to live in the NOW.
My little Noah is in a stage where he enjoys the cuddles, requests multiple hugs daily & says "I love you" at LEAST five times a day. I mean, that is PRICELESS & I am soaking up every single second of that.
Noah - I love you so much it's impossible to show you or say with words how deep that love is. You are such a gift & I am so so so so grateful to call you my son ... to be your mom.
xo

// SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER TIME

Eeeeeeeek, can't handle this. Just can't.
Love this little pool babe.
The summer photos have only just begun ......... !!!!!!!!!

// SUNDAY BEST

Noah's Sunday best + lashes that last for dayssss! How handsome is he?! Noah is growing up so quickly ... his last day of pre-K is this week & I can hardly believe it. I love him dearly & am thankful he loves to cuddle with me. My absolute favorite - he has the BEST heart.

Lovely handmade bowtie created by colin's closet. Thank you! x

// MOMS + LITTLES

HEY MOMS ... !

My sweet friend Casey & I were hanging at the park with our kids one day & thought how fun it would be to have a "play date" with all our mom friends here locally that we rarely get to see and/or have yet to meet in person. We love how IG [& social media in general] has connected so many of us that we decided why not try to rally as many of us together to finally just say HELLO in person!

Soooo .... we'd LOVE nothing more than for you + your kids to join us in Dallas on Monday, May 20th at Caruth Park. Bring a blanket, snacks/lunch, whatever you'd like & meet us at the park for a fun time!

// ONE

our gorgeous little Stella Love is ONE, today! it's extremely mind blowing how quickly this year has flown by. i sit & wonder if i cherished every day of these last 365 days to the fullest?! i pray so. while i am a bit sad to see this baby girl grow, my heart is happy because with each new day, a new part of her comes to life. the three of us get sooo excited when she does anything new or says anything new. we literally clap, cheer & hug each other ... and I LOVE that. she brings so much joy to this family. we simply ADORE her! we praise God for blessing us with the beautiful little soul that she is. feeling honored & thankful to call her my daughter - to be her mother. Stella, the Lord has a beautiful life story ahead of you & i count it a privilege to witness it unfold. happy birthday, baby girl - my love for you is endless. xo

// FARMER GIRL

i am so in loooove with this little lady ... & her little arm rolls! eeeek!

// FLOWER GIRL

the pretty princess had a wonderful day ... ! 
goodness gracious how is it possible she turns ONE in eight more days?!? 
make it stop. forever. 
i'm just crazy about her! 
xo

// STELLA LOVE TURNS ONE

so far, one of my favorite little diy's for stella's party. 
template is on armommy.com ... !  
#stellaloveturns1

// I LIVE FOR THIS

These are the moments I live for.
Amazing day, today. SO thankful! xo  
#embracing35

// 35

35 years ago, today, the Lord created me knowing He would use me to bring a precious baby boy & baby girl into this world. Motherhood is the ultimate reward. The most undeserved gift. It sharpens me. It challenges me. It defines who I am & I absolutely LOVE that. Our days aren't perfect, but our love for each other runs so deep. I use to think I would need to work outside of our home, so that motherhood wouldn't overwhelm me. I suppose with age, my perspective has completely changed. Everything about what I "do" these days is about loving & caring for our children. And I must say, I have never in my life felt more fulfilled! So, after all these years, this life journey has brought me to a place that I could never have dreamt of for myself. I have a husband who is passionate about our family, who loves me unconditionally & we have two beautiful little ones to call our own. BLESSED. Now I'm off to go praise Jesus in church! Thank you Lord for this NEW year & I pray you use me & anything I put my hands to to bring GLORY to your name.