Happy 1st birthday Maggie

Happy 1st birthday Marguerite Anne!  We fell in love with you long before you were born.  You have captured our hearts and haven't let go.  The first time I laid eyes on you I knew that you were the perfect fit for our family.
You have a sweet, laid back spirit that is evident in all of life.  You have provided us with so much joy and love this past year.

I have loved adding pink and hair bows to our home and look forward to many years of doing girly things together.

Your brothers have been smitten with you since the beginning.  They are rough and tough with you but I know they will protect and provide for you all through life.

You have the most beautiful eyes and kissable cheeks.  I love that God gave me 2 brown eyed children and 2 blue eyed children.

From the first time you laughed until now, you haven't stopped smiling and laughing.  You truly enjoy life and love being around others.

I love watching the boys love you more everyday and seeing the 3 of you interact.  If you could tell them to jump, they would say how high.  They adore you.

I still feel like a huge part of our family is missing and that will never go away but you becoming a part of our life has helped.

I thank the Lord daily for your life and the life of all 3 of your brothers.  The days are long but the years are short.  I am truly so thankful that I get to spend the days with you 3.

We love you Maggie and are so thankful for your precious life!  Happy 1st birthday precious girl!

More of Miller's 1 year pics

I just received the CD in the mail for Miller's 1 year pics and I am in love!!!  Beth did such a great job capturing their spirit, joy, love, energy, and zest for life.  God knew what He was doing when He gave me these 2 little guys.  I have been so blessed by the life of all three of my boys.  I put a few more of my favorites on here but click on the link at the bottom if you want to see all of them.

All three of my boys have loved a certain "lovie" or blanket.
 This is Austin's.

and this is Miller's.
 
Eat my heart out with this one  Look at that little personality shining through.

Miller has had 5 teeth forever. We aren't sure when the 4th one on the top is ever going to come through. I love it though!

  

Austin trying to "help" Miller walk. =)  

Love my face and Miller's  

Love Austin's face in this one...such a proud big brother.

No wonder this one is so hard to discipline...look at that face.

Absolutely precious!
 

They have my heart...that is for sure!
   
Click on the link to see the rest of the pictures.

 Thank you again Beth! So thankful we have these pictures!

Austin's 1st Birthday

Today my baby is 1. I can't believe it. Time really flies when you are having fun. I started the day off by singing "Happy Birthday" to him when he woke up. He smiled and giggled at his funny mommy. We ate breakfast, played together, and then he took his morning nap. When he woke up, we went to Story time at Davis Kidd and met some friends. He loved it because there was lots of singing and reading. He also loved the trucks and trains.

Mommy and Austin at story time

Austin exploring Davis Kidd with his trucks

Afterwards we headed to Chickfila where we met up with the Scott's and Brown's. Chickfila is the best restaurant. They made Austin (and his friends) feel like celebrities for coming in on his birthday. We had so much fun.

Griffin, Mary Paige, Elizabeth, and Austin

I love that I got a picture with his fingers in his mouth trying to twirl his hair. He does this when he is tired or hungry.

Eating his lunch with his birthday hat on.

He is taking his second nap now and when he wakes up, we are headed to Target to pick up the red wagon his family got him. His uncles Matt and Toph, aunt Christin, Pops (my dad), and Sheryl (my dad's girlfriend) bought it for him along with a Pottery Barn kid sized chair. I know he will love both of them. We have more exciting things planned for today and tomorrow.

I am so thankful for Austin's sweet life. God has been so good to us and I can't praise Him enough for my 2 sweet sons.