Little Bits

It feels like time is slipping through my fingers. I was looking through the pictures and found that there are little bits of time that are plucked from these moments I feel are drifting away that have been frozen in time. I love photography for that reason, I know I constantly have a camera in my hands but I love being able to look back at these little bits of heaven. It's a slice of our world during that time. I haven't been taking as many pictures lately and when I look at the pictures I feel sad. I'm going to make a bigger effort. I want to capture more little bits more often... so I can forever have you at that moment in time. I'm sorry if the camera annoys you. I'm sorry if the camera is constantly obstructing your  view; but one day you won't be this little anymore. I only have one regret; that was not taking more pictures when you were tiny. I will make up for that now. A picture doesn't have to be perfect to be full of beauty or meaning. I find the blurriest pictures of each you are often my favorite; it shows movement, it often shows emotion or just simply it shows you were in the moment... I apologize now but I want the memories. I want the forever moments. It may seem like a lot but please know that it makes me happy because I love both of you. xo

One of the few tulips that survived the cute lil bunny flower nibblers!

My beautiful lilac bush is in FULL bloom!

The deer have come back! They have missed munching on our apple trees. (I haven't missed that much.)

The baby birds hatched and they are growing fast!

Gg is counting change like a PRO!

Week 21

Not everyday is unicorns...

...or rainbows but we love each other endlessly!

Before surgery! See I'm doing well!

For some reason this picture is distorted too... after surgery mommy was feeling great!

Ended up with a bruise on each arm from the nurses trying to put in an IV.

But I'm confident this will be the last time I will see this view again!!

Happy Birthday Kailin JoyAnnalice!

Dearest Kailee,
Happy 9th Birthday my love! This has been quite a year! You still manage to accomplish so much that make us proud! You have mastered your multiplication tables! You are making huge strides with making friends and relating to others. We are so impressed with the things you're able to do! This year we went to Cedar Point, you weren't crazy about the roller coasters but you loved everything else! You love to read, you adore anything that is fact or fantasy! You are really into music right now! So for your big birthday gift you received an iPod! You love it!! You spend hours texting with Grampa Lou and Gramma Deb, you adore being able to take pictures and modify them. You also sing your little heart out for most of the evenings! We are going to go to the Young American's try outs for "back up singers" next week. Then you may be in a few of their shows which is very exciting! You were in choir this year and loved it! You say you don't want to do it next year but Mrs. Asiala-Gross sees your hidden gem of a talent and really would love you to be in it again! You have such a beautiful voice and your self confidence is growing with each tune you sing. You told me you "like" Tate and J.J. but not as "boyfriends" but just friends who are nice boys. (Be still my heart it almost hurt to write that because you are growing up so fast.) I love that you are willing to try almost anything once; you love spicy foods too now! Which is something new! You love being outside and riding your bike! You are anxiously awaiting for the next week of school to fly by so you can enjoy summer break! Although, you love Mrs. Keene as your teacher; you are very ready for a nice break!
While every day is not unicorns and rainbows (because you are being a "tween") a good majority of our days are filled with smiles! There will be days that you don't like me; but you don't have to like me Kailee, you just have to love me! There's a difference between like and love when it comes to family! While I may not like an action; something that will never change is my love for you! You are the best thing that God and daddy ever gave me and I couldn't imagine my life without you!
Love you always and forever, Mommy

Birthday morning!

Birthday at Gramma Deb & Grampa Lou's - Officially 9!

Week 20

It's been a week long celebration of Kk! It started on Sunday, May 19! She was celebrated by Gramma Deb, Grampa Lou, Auntie Angela, Uncle Josh, Abby & Jordy, Mommy, Daddy & Gg. We had quite the soiree! It was so nice to see a 9 year old smile! 9 years old; it doesn't seem at all possible!

On Monday, May 20th she took her cookies in to school for snack! On Tuesday, May 21st she received flowers from Auntie Gina & Auntie Stacey! Wednesday, May 22nd she received a birthday card from Great Grandpa & Grandma Kittle!

Gg being the sassafrass that she is!

Kk reusing and crafting! Love her creativity!