Easter Morning

Hannah woke up this morning very excited to see if the Easter Bunny left her any goodies.....Isaac had no idea nor did her care about the chocolate. He was just so please that he had a new ball! And not just any ball.....a MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE BALL!!! =) Hannah was very please with her "Green Eggs and Ham" book as well....she loves reading to our family now and this was the book she has been talking about "needing". LOL I am so glad my kids are happy with simple things....I will enjoy this now because I know it will be very different in no time.

Look at that smile! This boy absolutely lights up my world with his smile and the way he runs up to me each morning, like he hasn't seen me in forever, and says "MOMMY!"

And this breath-taking gorgeous princess of mine has had my heart for the past 6 years. I could never have dreamed that I would have children this beautiful.....God amazes me with His blessings.

I am having a hard time finding my baby boy....he has turned into this little boy. Oh my, where has the time gone?

Here I am with my pride and joy......wishin' I had a picture with Brian too.

I have the best family ever....can't thank God enough for all he has done for me and given to me. Today at church Bro Ronnie talked about time. How we need to get our priorities in order and realize that we waste so much of our time! My time here on earth is so short.....I vow to spend more of my time making sure my kids know how much their daddy and I love them and, more importantly, how much our Heavenly Father loves them. God, please help me to teach your truths and ways to Hannah and Isaac so that when you knock on their hearts, they will ask you to "be the boss" of their life FOREVER!!!

Resurrection Rolls

I promise Isaac lives with us and took part in our Easter celebration.....he is just still too small to participate in these "big kid" activities! =D Hannah made Resurrection Rolls all by her onesies this year. She really had a blast and felt so big! We talked while she was making them about how they helped us to remember that Jesus may have been put in the tomb but he rose 3 days later! In fact she came home from school 3 days before Easter and told me that she had written in her journal at school the on Easter her family celebrates Jesus raising from the dead! I don't think I have ever been more proud of my daughter.....the fact that she KNOWS why we celebrate and she isn't afraid to share! I pray she remains bold in her love of Jesus.

Here she is showing off her awesome "tomb". (Yes, I told her not to completely cover the marshmallow....boy was I wrong! You should always cover the marshmallow....or it might not turn out just right. Oops!

I forgot to take a picture after they had baked....we were getting dinner together and so it just slipped my mind but she got the point and that was what it was all about! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

Easter Egg Time!

Hannah LOVES dying her easter eggs. When all of the easter stuff is being put on the shelves she begins asking when we are going to dye the eggs. This year I didn't let myself worry about the dye on the countertop....I just let her dye the eggs. She asked a few times for my help but for the most part, she did them. I picked Isaac up a few times and let him watch but he just wasn't the least bit interested. Here are just a few pictures of the fun she had:

(she had a hard time with waiting....she had to check the eggs every 10 seconds to see what color they were =))

And of course, I had to get one of her posing by the eggs.....she LOVES the camera!

TADA~!!!!!!! Hannah was so proud of her eggs....she kept all of the girly colors and put the others in Isaacs basket. She also decorated them with stickers....but I failed to get a picture of them in the baskets. She is such a good big sister.

Hannah's Easter Party

Hannah's kindergarten class had an Easter party and Isaac & I went to celebrate with her. They played some games and sang a sweet little bunny song. She has such a sweet class....several boys in her class refer to me as "Hannah Buzbee's mom". When they see me they say "Hi Hannah Buzbee's mom!!". Too cute! I will miss seeing those same faces next year. Below are just some pics I got while at the party. The first picture is of Hannah and Ms. Morgan. We love Ms. Morgan so much! She has been the perfect teacher for Hannah.....goes to remind me that God really does know what is best. I don't know why I still doubt at times!

From left to right: Gage, Lily, Hannah, (Hannah S. is peeking in from the back but is a little blurry?) and Abigail. Lily and Abigail have become some very good friends of Hannah's. She tells me at least one Lily story everyday and Abigail also goes to Kidmo with Hannah on Wednesday nights.....she just loves her friends so much! I hope she always has that much love for people.

From left to right: Brady, Kaylee & Hannah

Kaylee is the little girl that Hannah met the very first day of school and they were fast friends. They have called each other "best friend" since that day. I am anxious to see how this friendship blossoms thru the coming years....especially since Kaylee will be at Westwood and Hannah will be at East Point. Neither are happy with the fact they won't be together.

Here is Hannah and Jacob. Jacob was in Hannah's preschool class last year with Ms. Baker. She was very happy to have at least one person she knew in her class....now they sit by each other. Too cute!


This one is just a fun one....caught Hannah off guard.

I love so much getting to be at her parties. I am very thankful to my husband for working so hard so that I can be home with my kids. I will never take this for granted. Thanks babe!! I LOVE YOU!!!

2 years old?!?! Really?!?

I guess it is starting to register to me that my baby boy is fixing to be 2 years old!! I can't believe this but it is sure happening. It has caused me to remember what all Hannah was doing at this age.....which is kind of silly. Each child is different and will do things on their own time. All this to say, I have decided to see how interested Isaac might be in doing "big boy" things. No, I'm not going to even begin potty training until his actual birthday (although he has gone in the big potty - only once though) but I wanted to see about some smaller things like eating at the table instead of in a high chair and taking a nap on just the mattress instead of in the crib. Well, the nap thing didn't quite work today. Every time I would close the door and give him another minute he found a new toy to play with or box to climb in. Guess we will try again tomorrow.....or the next day. Anyway, I asked Hannah last night if she would like for her & Isaac to sit at their little table for dinner. She was so excited! She took their plates and set the table for them. Isaac shocked me! He stayed in his chair and ate better than he had in a month! It was too cute. I had to capture this memory and share.....

Of course Ms. Hannah had to pose for the camera...I wonder how she got so pretty?

Isaac has begun saying "Cheese!" when the camera comes out.

Isaac & Hannah sharing dinner at their table.




Just enjoying dinner & each others company.

I am so blessed to have the opportunity to stay home with my sweet kids....I just can't thank God enough for allowing me to be able to be home. I sure don't want to rush this time in Isaac's life but he is growing up so fast....right before my eyes! I think sometimes, because I am with him all of the time, I don't recognize the new things he does. Thank you God for my husband & kids!!!

King For A Day

I just love these pictures and had to write about them. I was in the kitchen doing something and had to grab something from the table. When I glanced in the living room there was Isaac....standing in front of the tv watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (only his most favorite thing EVER) with this inflatable Chuck E Cheese birthday crown. I literally laughed out loud and grabbed the camera.

He even kept the crown on after he realized what I was doing. He is my sweet little monkeyhead. I just love him so much.

When Brian put him to bed this night he sat up, grabbed the crown, put it on his head & laid back down. I hate that I failed to get a picture of it. I am so glad I get to see these things and be home with my kids. God is sure blessing me.

Hannah is 6!!!!

I can't believe it but my Hannah has turned 6 years old. Where has the time gone? I remember it like it was yesterday.....Brian and I going to the hospital to meet our baby girl. Neither of us had any idea what to expect but we were so excited. I was induced and the meds actually started about 10am. After a LONG day, our sweet Hannah was born at 10:24pm. The past 6 years have been exciting and trying all at the same time. I never knew raising a girl could be so hard. With Gods help I know we will make it....I pray God will help her direct her energy to serve Him.

Ok....I guess that is enough reflection. Hannah has been asking for the past 6 months to have her birthday party at Chuck E Cheese and so I caved. It ended up being great! No decorating or cleanup.....and lots to keep the kids busy. Hannah had a blast. Several of her friends came and she just had a great time.

Below is a picture of Hannah and Riley Waganer. Hannah and Riley have been friends since they were born. Riley was born in September and Hannah in February. I hope and pray they remain friends forever.

Below are some of the kids that came to the party. Lily, Katelynn, Hannah, Abigail, & Riley

Isaac was having a great time until Chuck E came out.....and he flipped out! Look at his little face....absolute terror! Poor baby.

Here is a pic of Hannah opening one of her presents.

I am so happy that we were able to have her party at Chuck E Cheese. She had the best time and was so glad her friends came. It is much less stressful and I was very pleased when we left. Great experience. Now, on to Mr. Isaac's 2nd birthday!!!