It is rough when you are #3...........

Better protect yourself!

A sunny day calls for a treat!

Here is something fun! I love italian ice. Here is a fun way to try it if you haven't--- and cheep! Groupon is offering a $12 gift card for $6!

http://www.groupon.com/columbia/?utm_campaign=rita-s-columbia&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

Never want to forget.........

Monday nights are often a little crazy in our house. I work and Mark has soccer to coach and then goes to play basketball with the guys- which I completely support. This past Monday however the kids were not being cooperative and I am sure that I was not in the best mood. I felt like I was fighting three wild monkeys! It seemed no one wanted to listen or obey. So by 8:30 everyone was finally in bed and I was plum worn out. After working all day I can not wait to wash the germs away and it seemed that was never going to happen. When I finally got to get into the shower, I was greeted by some familiar faces lined up perfectly in a row.

I know I laughed out loud. The Lord reminded me how these days are slipping by so fast. I don't want to take time with my precious kiddos for granted. It is funny how a couple of frogs, Elmo, and the bad Spiderman can remind you of those things.

My Big Boy

Happy Birthday to Benton!

I can not believe Benton is turning 6 today! It feels like just yesterday I gained 60 lbs and then spent 12 hours in labor. Okay, so I indulged a bit too much on Migg's french fries and sweet tea!
Little did I know how our lives were about to change! He has brought so much joy to our lives over these last six years. Benton loves Jesus, is a serious thinker, is thoughtful and loving and is a great big brother. I know that the Lord has wonderful plans for him. Happy Birthday to my precious boy!

This was almost a month before he was born- you can only imagine!

Just minutes after his arrival 8lbs 2oz 23 1/2 inches long.

What a beautiful boy!

I love this boy!

Super Bowl Dinner

Tonight we spent a quiet evening watching the Super Bowl- just the two of us. Well, thanks to DVR and an early bed time for the kiddos! I wanted to have something special for us so I made a yummy recipe from my sister-in-law Michele. Many of the ingredients were on sale at Publix this week- an added bonus. Check out her blog for the recipe- and other great ideas on clean eating among other things!

http://wholetothecore.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/publix-value-meal-chicken-verde-enchiladas/