One Thousand Gifts, 201-210

201. The adorable faces Nora makes while she is sleeping.
202. Four little ones to check on each night, give an extra kiss, pull their blankets close.
203. That I get to be their mama.
204. Four little lives to influence each day.
205. That God's mercies are new every morning!
206. And that His faithfulness never fails.
207. Beginning a new plan for eating well and exercising.
208. The ability to carry and birth three beautiful girls.
209. Nora traveled well on her first weekend trip.
210. A weekend spent with family.

Annie's Fourth Birthday: Cinderella Celebration

opening presents on her actual birthday


siblings helping out


sweet sisters


Cinderella party time!


castle cake


magic wands


glass slipper cookies


drink station


birthday banner


with Bebe and Papa Rick


with Mama and Daddy


so excited about her cake


blow out the candles


yum!


double yum!


making clocks


pinata time


fun with friends


presents


Mama Rita


Papa Gene


Honey and all her grandbabies


cousins

Picture Catch-up

I was cleaning out pictures yesterday and came across these I hadn't shared yet...enjoy!

dress-up is her favorite


music is his favorite


being cute is her favorite


Nora meeting Granny


and Uncle Andrew!


the Gent and his Mama and Nora Mae


Honey cuddles

One Thousand Gifts, 196-200

196. A wonderful thirtieth birthday spent with those who love me!
197. Spring spring spring spring spring!
198. Colorful birds rapidly depleting our bird feeder
199. The children's fascination with said birds
200. Library books

Huck's Birthday

I am late getting this post up (and I'm going to get to Annie's birthday party next week), but late is better than not at all, right? ;) Huck celebrated his birthday February 28th and he thoroughly enjoyed his bone and not having to share it with his brothers. He also did not want to cooperate for the camera, so this is the best I got. Huck is our "equal opportunity love bug" dog. He likes almost everyone, especially if they take time to pet his sweet red head. He is our biggest dog and the best with the kids, who adore him. Happy belated birthday, Huck pup!

One Thousand Gifts, 186-195

186. Family gathered together to celebrate Jacob's adoption.
187. Finalizing said adoption and introducing our son to the world!
188. Extra help from my Nana while I was sick last week.
189. Playdates with new friends from church.
190. Our lovely home to host friends and family in!
191. Little girls dressed up like princesses.
192. Long naps, for my kids and occasionally for Mama, too.
193. Warm weather at last.
194. Spring is springing up all around.
195. Pretty tulips on my dining room table.

Adoption Day!

all gathered together to celebrate Jacob's adoption!


great-grandparents


grandparents


uncles, aunts, and cousins


listening to the judge


Uncle Tyler and Aunt Kayla


the Gent and his brother--resemble each other much?


everyone is interested in presents!