So Happy Together

A friend of ours recently asked Pratt if we high fived each other every morning when we get up because of how awesome our children are and that got me thinking about how truly wonderfully blessed we are to have our children. As any proud parent would say, I think that ours are the best. It also got me thinking about how often I take for granted these precious gifts from God and challenged me to be a better mother towards them and a better wife towards my husband. Isn't it amazing how one little comment can really change your outlook every morning?!?!?!?!

Anyway, on to the kiddos. They are great. One of my favorite things about them is how much they love playing together. It is great to listen to them talk and laugh together, and it is so much fun to see them playing and enjoying each other. Two days ago when JP woke up from his nap he wasn't ready to get out of the crib so Shelby brought him so toys and asked me to put her in there with him. I am telling you, they literally played in that crib together for 15 minutes!! It was great. I took that time to sit down for a few minutes and recuperate a little from our hectic weekend before starting dinner and just enjoy their sweetness. It was precious moments and times like these that will stick with me forever. Oh, another instance, we were at the playground the other day and I just love watching Shelby and JP on the swings. They get this distinctive sparkle in their eyes and they just laugh. It is amazing to watch them enjoy life so much. It really gives you a whole new perspective on what God must feel when he watches his children enjoying his creation in the manner that it was intended. Wow, what an amazing thought!!!

Our daily life has been very busy. We are definitely in full fall swing. Shelby loves, loves, loves school. JP is still adjusting to mornings without her. It is sweet to watch him search the house for her. You can just tell that his little mind is working so hard to figure out what is going on. CBS is going great. We are studying Genesis this year and it is just wonderful! We are learning way more than I could have ever imagined. Pratt is working so diligently and we are so proud of him.

In closing, here are two of my favorite pictures of the kiddos from the last few days. It just makes me so happy to see them together!