Pink Cupcakes

A while back Megan got a new book called Pinkalicious. It's a really cute story about a little girl who makes pink cupcakes with her mom and then eats too many. She turns pink, then red, and finally has to eat only green things to return to normal. Well, ever since reading that story Megan and I have been planning to make pink cupcakes. We were fortunate enough to have our friend Tricia help us out with the decorating.

Nobody turned pink, but we did enjoy the cupcakes!

Birthday Banner

Megan had a homework assignment that required her to make a banner decorated with things that started with B. Well, we improvised and made a birthday banner for my sister Sarah, aka Auntie Sarah, and all 4 kids "decorated" a piece of the banner.

Happy 30th Birthday Auntie Sarah!

(ya, I know I'm a week late on the post, but hey, the banner was done on time!)

Small Request

Well, I must have too much time on my hands (did I really just say that?), because I've been reflecting a lot on the last year and a half and looking at my children and what all 4 of them have been through. I'm realizng how much they have taught me to believe in people and to always have faith. So I'd like to make a simple request to anyone who has children, nieces or nephews, grandchildren, or is involved with kids in any way.

Always have faith in the children you love. We do not determine what they are capable of knowing, understanding, accomplishing, or overcoming! Our job is simply to nurture them and foster an enviroment that allows them to become whatever their full potential is. No matter how big or small, we have to believe that they are capable of more than we ever imagined possible!

I have four beautiful children to remind me of this everyday, and I am so thankful for their unfailing love, contagious joy, and constant energy that keeps me going from one day to the next!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Fall Fun

Father Daughter Dance

This past weekend Megan and Tim attended the Father Daughter Dance for her school. They had a great time hanging out together, dancing, and enjoying dessert at Mama Stortini's afterwards. Megan really enjoyed getting all dressed up and going on a date with her daddy! And the best part??? They even brought me home my favorite treat in the whole world...Italian Cheesecake from Mama's!

All Dressed Up

Nice looking couple!

Hmm, someone is a little perturbed about having to share her daddy!

Megan chose this beautiful tatoo horse for her cheek at the dance.

Huh?

I think my baby scale might be broken. Molly weighed 14 lbs 9 oz. tonight. That can't possibly be right....

Reality Check

I was driving home yesterday from picking up Megan and something came to mind that I thought I should share. I sometimes find myself thinking about what it would be like to be the mom with just two kids, nicely spaced out, plenty of time for both of them, etc. The chaos of my day often leaves me feeling like I haven't given enough to any of my kids and that it would be so much easier to just have 2. But then, in a split second, another thought occurs. For every time I think about the ease of having fewer children and wishing for a little less craziness, there is a woman out there who would give anything for my chaos. Someone who is wondering what it would be like to have even 1, if not 5 or 6 little people, clinging to her, needing her, loving her without fail, and I remember how much I have to be thankful for! I get to wake up everyday knowing that I am loved, that if I need a hug or a smile, there are 4 beautiful little faces waiting to brighten my day! And I know without a doubt that I have been given a gift to be cherished with all my heart and never taken for granted!

Things turn out best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.
-John Wooden

"The purpose of life is a life of purpose."
-Robert Byrne

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." -Albert Einstein

These quotes remind me to keep things in perspective, make life as simple as possible, and focus on the things that really matter! My attitude and my family :-)