Dandelions & Military Kids

  

I mowed the lawn yesterday only to find tons of dandelions when we went outside this morning. Some might call dandelions "weeds", but I was not upset at all to see them mixed in with the grass. They really can grow well anywhere, they are adaptable and resistant to pesticides and no one wants to mess with them because they have protective prickles! 

April is the month of the military child, and the dandelion is the flower of the military child. 

Military children are adaptable, they are outgoing, they can grow anywhere, they are resistant to negativity, and they are tough!  

I know this isn't an easy way of life for anyone, but it is our life. The service member and their whole family contribute. There are sacrifices for every member of the family. So I thank my wonderful children, who had to be uprooted from their big house with lots of room to run around inside on colder days and a big yard with a pool for summer days and one set of grandparents down the street and the other set only a few hours away...  and thrown up here in NJ, so far away from everything they have ever known. SO far away from all the extra hugs & kisses they deserve regularly from their grandparents! They amaze me everyday~ Lucy makes friends everywhere she goes & Charlie is such a sweet boy! 

THANK YOU LUCY & CHARLIE!  

Easter Portraits - Spring Promises of Renewal

You can't tell from their PERFECT little faces but they are also tantrum throwers and up 5 times a night-ers! Regardless, these two are my pride and joy. They give me so much more of a purpose than any job ever has. They make me want to be a better person. Mommy is feeling a little worn out from that long, harsh winter - but also glad to welcome the warmer weather this week!  Looking forward to long walks pushing the stroller in the sunshine and countless hours at playgrounds and battling bugs because of the backdoor opening & closing constantly. Looking forward to farmers markets & spending time with/making friends and backyard cookouts. 

 So handsome! Just like his daddy :) He is a race-walker! He hasn't quite figured out how to run yet but he can sure get those legs going so fast that I have to run to catch him! He is fearless & constantly exploring! 

 She needs to stop growing - she seems to be stepping out of toddlerhood and into being a big kid. She talks so much & has her very vocal opinions... she even is picking out what she likes at the stores and restaurants already... 

Happy Easter! He is Risen! Thank you Lord for giving your only Son so our sins may be forgiven!