Crazy Cotton Kids

8/8/10

Proof that he bounces

Aaron and I have always said that Jackson just bounces when he falls, that's why he never gets hurt or dies! Here is proof.

8/6/10

Jacksons snack time turned into "yogurt boarding" his soldier. Haha, get it (water boarding/yougurt boarding) ...whatever...but it is also necessary to point out that I had previously executed a rescue mission and saved this very soldier from the garbage disposal earlier this morning. Poor soldier man.

7/10/10

Happy Birthday BraeLynn!!

The Big 10!!!!

I can't believe you are this old already. My sunshine girl from the very moment I saw you. You still bring so much light and joy to our home. You will always be our "munchies"

Brooklyn was able to come this summer just in time for her birthday. They are a match sooo made in heaven.

Beach cake. And yes that is gramcrackers not brown sugar and some people suspected! eeewww. But for just deciding that morning what kind of cake i was going to make- not bad!

I just love this girl, what a joy to be her mother.

Now we can't have a party without Jackson demolishing the cake.

7/6/10

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

6/29/10

Plead Ignorance

Oh my gosh, I am sitting here at my kitchen table looking at recipes. I am in clear view of the neighbors swing set, where Jackson is playing. I look out to check on him and I am blinded by his white bum as he is PEEING OFF THE TOP OF THE SLIDE!!!!!!!! Do I run out there and yank him off? No, then it shows that I know what he is doing. I HAVE to plead ignorance on this one folks. Holy Crap Jackson!!!

6/19/10

Random

I miss my family out west. It has always been something we five sisters talked about, letting our children play together when we grow up. For not seeing each other often they sure get along great.

Jackson and Mar Mar- his eyes crack me up

My brother Matt dressed the girl up and then they went to the store acting all "in the hood"

I love having a little pool at the house- The kids have had a blast.

Out at the Cotton Farm

Random pics means random thoughts-

I have been thinking about this for a while now, Faith. With life as it is right now, I have tried very hard to have faith and hope and all that good stuff. I have had faith that certain things will happen pertaining to our circumstances if I keep the commandments and so forth. But the more I read the scriptures and think about the subject, I think having Faith is more about having Faith in whatever the Lord decides and not holding on so tight to what I want. I'm having Faith that what I want to have happen- will be. It's not like what I'm hoping for is unrighteous, or far fetched even. But I need that have faith in the whatever happens., happens Knowing the Lord knows best. This is a LOT harder to do than we seem to talk about sometimes. But I have a feeling that learning about faith will NEVER end :)

6/16/10

"Going to work"

Jackson comes up to me and say's :

" Mom, I going to work k?"

"Umm, OK Jackson. What are you going to do for work?"

"lawn mower Mom"

He actually stay in straight lines and does the one handed turn like a pro!

And yes, he has on his favorite outfit, AGAIN- ahhhhhhh

Thomas lives in Kentucky

I love that the train comes through town, so does Jackson. i pulled over the other day to let him get a closer look- he was in HEAVEN

Empty nesters

The little birdies are gone. What a fun thing to watch from beginning to end. But it's nice to have my front porch back!

Sad Day

I know I only have 4 children that I actually gave birth to, but there are four more that I feel just as much love for. They moved in across the street almost four years ago. And they have all been inseparable sense.

They moved last Friday, and it's just not the same around here. Aaron said Sunday as we were sitting around the dinner table "it feels so lonely around here now." And then after dinner Aaron said "dang, and now we don't have any dessert!" Aaron always counted on Mira to have something sweet over there, because I never have treats.

It's going to be weird for a while, not having them so close- and the kids are missing their other siblings. I am missing my friend, and Aaron is sad he didnt play golf more with his friend. (funny boy)

I really can't say any more- I will start crying!

Kentucky Storms

One of the first things I fell in love with about living here is the thunderstorms. The way the sky gets is just amazing. I went to go running yesterday and ans I ran around the corner I happen to look up and saw this

I thought it would still be ok for a quick run but when I got to the top of the hill the wind came at me and it was the kind of wind everyone in the south knows to be afraid of- tornado like winds!

So I ran back home and watched the craziest clouds come in and the storm rage through.

These clouds kept circling and rolling forward then backwards (that's a little wicked!)

Just a good ol' thunderstorm came out of it.

6/6/10

Babies!

We have been watching these birds every day and I have to say- I have had some neat thoughts watching this beautiful life process. First of all, SO CUTE!

I have watched the mama bird fly in and out as she has prepared the nest, laid the eggs, and kept them warm. She helped them hatch by peeling off the shell and then taking it away to clean out the nest again. She picked off the "stuff" and cleaned them up, kept them safe in the rain storm. Then she has been working non stop to feed them and keep them safe and warm. In and out she fly's. Knowing just when to feed them and when to just nestle in and keep them warm. When does she find time to eat for herself ? Busy busy all day long.

I think of how all us mothers are just like this. We are all doing our best to tirelessly care for our babies and make sure they are safe and warm, fed, and safe from the storms.

Life is beautiful.

And......

Jackson found the ice cream in the freezer. Dang

5/31/10

Sweet Hubby's Suprise

I love porch swings, Aaron built me one for the back deck when I was pregnant with Jackson.

Aaron built me another swing for the front porch, guess that means.............

That he loves me. Because I'm sure as heck not having another baby!

Did I getcha? :)

I SPY, with my little eye something........

SPRING!! Look what came to our tree right by the porch

I thought it was such a neat spot they picked to build the nest. It's snug, gets just the right amount of sunlight and yet has a little awning of leaves to keep a little shelter. It's the best lot on the block!