Decisions... decisions... decisions...

Why as adults do we have to make choices? Wasn't life so much easier as a child when your mom picked out your shirt?... Of course none of us could wait to grow up and be big enough to "do whatever we want" oh boy, does THAT come back to bite you in the butt!

Yes, it is nice eating whatever we want for dinner... even ice cream if the fancy hits us! But when it comes down to real life decisions- oh stress! So I'm just leaving it all in God's hands. It's really the best place for it all anyway.

Wow does life ever get in the way or what?

So my life is what some might call chaotic, some might call hectic and others might say ridiculous! lol Raising six little girls has been one of the most rewarding, yet completely challenging things I think anyone could ever undertake.  Not to say those with one or two children should grovel at my feet praising me, parenthood is HARD period end of discussion!  But the lack of posts on this Blog should just bring about some understanding as to the crazy schedule of my brood.  

I have to say though that through it all I wouldn't trade a moment.  (Well maybe the fit throwing tantrums...from the preteens, and myself...) But this has been a time of learning for us all.  And through it all we have all learned that even if we don't have the same blood, or come from different situations, we are in it together.  And that is the best lesson any of us as a family could ever learn.

Another lesson I have learned is to look at the positive.  Always. And here are a few examples:

•  Not to dwell on the fact my house is a crazy mess 20 minutes after it was cleaned. 
• That SOMEONE will always forget SOMETHING at home and I will have to rush it up to the school in under a 10 minute time table.
• That bedtime will ALWAYS take longer than I think it should. 
• That NO ONE will do it JUST the way I WOULD. 
• I will at some point make SOMEONE mad.
• My girls will have days where they bicker NONSTOP.  

It is really whatever.  I mean REALLY WHATEVER! 

• I am blessed to have my home and everything filled inside it. 
• My girls know that they can depend on me 24/7 and know that I am there for them always. 
• Bedtimes take so long because they really want to squeeze every last minute out of the day to get just a few more seconds to be with me. 
• Being OCD in a household of eight is retarded.
• I cannot possibly please everyone all the time.
• My girls will have days where they play and are loving nonstop. (Ok maybe not days, but sometimes a few hours!)

So that's pretty much it.  Stop and smell the roses.  Kiss those baby toes. And just be still in the moment, and laugh.  When you don't let the negative get you down, you rise above it all.  You can't help but to.  ;) 

Happy Monday ♥

Just some randomness from the last few weeks...

Yes I know, I should be finishing all the fine little details I have left... well I don't really have very many really. But I can't do it! I am suffering from ADD today! As you will soon see by reading this blog of randomness! What's the deal? Every time I think "Oh my! Only T minus 17 days and counting!!!" My stomach does flip-flops! And I loose focus!

I'm sooooo ready to get this show on the road! lol It seems like we've been planning wedding stuff for years! (Well, ok actually for 15 months now, but hey that can seem like forever to a girl!).

So my wedding shower was great! I got to see some wonderful friends I hadn't seen in forever! And my awesome family! And soon to be family (well, they already feel like family).

We got lots and lots of great stuff including this beautiful picture frame! I LOVE it!!! Can't you tell?!?!?

My personal shower was fun as well! I haven't had a night out with girls my own age in ages! It was such a blast! My wonderful Matron on Honor Heather got us a hotel suite and we had a nice time out but in. :)

Yes this is me photo bombing Heather while she finished up her makeup. I just know she will love the fact I chose this picture to post on my blog for the world to see!

And this beauty is my bridesmaid Traycie a.k.a. my ex-sister-in-law. I kept her and got rid of her brother (for those of you who are trying to figure that one out!).

It was kinda like a sleepover but I got the king size bed all to myself! lol

On Friday was the iShine concert with my oldest Emilee! It was her first concert and she and I went all alone. I think she really enjoyed her Mommy & Me time, I know I did! We had second row seats and got to be up front for all the action! It was nice to have some one on one with my first little baby. She turned 11 on the 13th... wow she's getting so big so fast... someday soon it will be her wedding I'm helping plan! It better be at least 15 years from now!!! :)

Ok well that's my last few weeks in a nutshell... I guess I really do need to give in finish up all these little things! Hopefully my ADD will subside and allow me to finish it all with plenty of time to spare!

Our little Angel in Heaven

8/18/09-4/09/10

http://www.edmondsun.com/obituaries/x1612535097/Trevor-Max-Heidling

The joy this little boy brought to our family will never be forgotten. His smile and laugh still echo in my mind. He was healthy and happy and should still be here with us.

April Showers...

Well, not really in the literal sense. My whole month is full of showers, baby showers and bridal showers! And one of them is mine!!! (bridal not baby!) I can't believe it's all coming so fast now! I'm so excited!!!

Everything is set and ready! I finished my gifts for my bridesmaids, all my flowers have been arranged. All my alterations are done, we pick out our cake on Friday (YAYAYAYAY!!!) and then were are just left to sit pretty and wait!

I think the hardest part for me has to be the waiting! I've waited my whole life to find this man and marry him. I've never felt love like this before. I know cheesy, but hey, when you have it you know what I'm talking about. I could never imagine my life without him. I can barely remember my life before him.

Yes, the hardest part is waiting, waiting to finally, officially be his wife.

My #1 Justin Bieber Fan

Yes I know she's the youngest but oh my! She's already ready to change her last name! To Bieber that is! For those of you who aren't familiar with Justin Bieber he is a little tween sensation, and apparently toddler sensation as well!
This video was taken on Easter morning on our way to church. She was really getting into it until she noticed I was taping her. She gets sooooo shy! lol

40 days and 39 nights...

Until Lovie and I are married! I can't wait!

I know I've been MIA for a while now. Just adjusting to my new "at home" life. I'm SOOOOO happy spring is here and soon summer! We've had so many trips to the zoo and so many more to come :).

We had a wonderful Easter with some of my aunts and cousins and even my brother! I was so excited! The girls had so much fun hunting for eggs and eating all the candy that came with them. I'm sure there is a dentist out there waiting for me to call in the next few weeks.

Well I'm still in the middle of wedding stuff but I wanted to pop in and post a pic of our Easter fun!

Our beauties

Other than Lovie continuing to talk during the picture taking (like always!) This would have to be one of my favs! :)