Friday Favorites..

Well, I for one am feeling so ready for the weekend. It has been a long, emotional, and trying week. I can't seem to get back to my normal self, and quite honestly I don't want to. It feels so strange to go about my every day life when I know my friends life is so severely altered right now. I am trying to just be myself and go about as I usually do, but my heart is just not in it. I don't know if it will be for a long time. I am grateful for these feelings though, makes me feel closer to her and more mindful of what she is going through. If any of you are interested they have set up a blog for little Faye. www.fayesfight.blogspot.com. Head on over there, read her story and if it all possible, please donate.

Funny, how these types of events make you look at life a little differently. It brings out the very best in people. They are alot of GOOD people out there. People truly do love one another and are willing to serve and carry one anothers burdens. It is a comforting thought to know that these type of people are still out there.

I have been searching for the simple and good in this life, the past couple of days. The small things that make you happy. After all, when all is said and done, it is the small things that really matter.

Here is a few that I have smiled at over the last couple of days...


Ahh, the temple. Not a more beautiful sight. The peace and comfort that only the temple can bring. I am grateful for the chance Thiago and I had to go this week. I was grateful to be in the house of the Lord and petition in behalf of our little Faye. I felt the peace I was searching for, and was hoping my dear friend felt it as well.



Jelly covered lips in the morning. Nothing better than kissing your babies and tasting their breakfast. haha.


Sweet little ones all bundled in hooded towels. He is pretty kissable himself.


The first buds poking out on my trees. Spring, it IS coming.


My sister taught me a new trick. Thiago has about a million hats and they are always in need of washing. Load them up in your dishwasher, with a little dishsoap and ta-da. Good as new. Just make sure your dish detergent doesn't contain bleach.


Carson's little "friend" he made at school. He calls him butterfly (don't ask). All I know is they carried on a 2 hour conversation which included me fixing a lunch plate for a paper bird. I guess I am feeling a little tender towards my kids these days and am willing to appease their silly requests.


A sweet note and baby gift from a dear friend. I thought I was done receiving little Drake gifts. It was most appreciated and very thoughtful of her.


We have obviously seen "Tangled" one to many times. Caught the boys with my stool and flat iron. The stool was the tower, and my flat iron was her hair. Yep, how lovely is the imagination of a child.


A lovely, fresh pineapple...


look at Carson smacking his lips. They gobbled it up.


A big, gooey bowl of chex mix. Not at all diet-friendly. However, sometimes a girl needs to indulge in some good ol' comfort food.


I had to include this. I have been saving up for this double stroller. My other stroller only fit Drake's seat and the back wheel was busted and occasionally made the whole stroller collapse. Picture this...me walking into Dillards, baby in the stroller, Lincoln balancing up by me on the handle bar. Wheel gives out and stroller collapses, I lunge to rescue baby, had to set down Lincoln who runs off squealing through the store, yelling at Carson to go and catch him. All of this with about 10 people staring at this poor mother, who can't afford a decent stroller. It was embarrassing. So now, I am the proud owner of a double.


The boys put it to good use the night Thiago set it up for me. Camped out in it, eating goldfish and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.


My heart smiles at the rare moments when they are actually playing nice with each other. Of course, 5 minutes later Lincoln was yelling and throwing the whole game at the wall. However, I enjoyed the moment while I had it.


Last but not least....sweet little gummy grins from my baby. Look at him looking at his dad, melts my heart.

Thats it from me for a couple of days friends...enjoy your weekend. Remember, to go hold your little ones extra close tonight. Life is so precious and fragile, and unfortunately things can change in the blink of an eye. How blessed we are to have these sweet spirits in our lives. How close to heaven they are, and they deserve the absolute best.

Lots of love to you all....