Cheese

Here are the latest school pictures of the kiddos! I thought they turned out really nice...but I guess I am just a little biased!

Updates

I know it might not look like much to you, but I want you to be excited with me. There are cabnets AND countertops in, the painting is almost done, carpet is layed and we are moving in 3 weeks!!!

Here is a sneak peek...what do you think Mom? I think we did alright with the choices!

Of course, the stove doesn't belong in the middle of the kitchen, but one step at a time, right?

Cinderella

My kids know that one of my favorite songs right now is the Cinderella song that Steven Curtis Chapman has out. I just love it. Tonight that song has a whole new meaning.

When I read this report tonight from the Tennesean my heart sank and tears fell down my face.

Steven Curtis Chapman’s youngest child died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a car driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family’s Williamson County home.

Maria, one of the Christian singer’s six children, was taken by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Hospital, which confirmed the death, according to Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

The 5-year-old was hit by an SUV driven by her teenage brother, she said. Police did not give the driver’s name.

The teen was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser down the driveway of the rural home at about 5:30 p.m. and several children were playing in the area, McPherson said. He did not see Maria in the driveway before the vehicle struck her, she said.

“It appears to be a terrible accident,’’ McPherson said.

No charges are expected, she said. The accident was witnessed by two other children; the entire family was home at the time, McPherson said.

There are no words to describe the sadness. Please pray for the Chapman family as they deal with the loss of their little Cinderella!

Here is the song that I know will be running through many heads tonight:

She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,

Without a care in the world.

And I'm sittin' here wearin' the weight of the world on my shoulders.

It's been a long day and there's still work to do,

She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!

There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my dancin'"

"Oh please, daddy, please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms'

Cause I know something the prince never knew

Oh I will dance with CinderellaI don't wanna miss even one song,

Cuz all to soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

She says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressed

She wants to know if I'd approve of a dress

She says "Dad, the prom is just one week away,

And I need to practice my dancin'"

"Oh please, daddy, please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms

'Cause I know something the prince never knew

Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella

I don't wanna miss even one song,

Cuz all to soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

She will be gone.

Well, she came home today

With a ring on her hand

Just glowin' and tellin' us all they had planned

She says "Dad, the wedding's due six months away

And I need to practice my dancin'"

"Oh please, daddy please!"

So I will dance with Cinderella

While she is here in my arms

'Cause I know something the prince never knew

Ohh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with Cinderella

I don't wanna miss even one song,

(even one song)

Cuz all to soon the clock will strike midnight

And she'll be gone

A day of fun

Daddy made it home in time to spend the weekend with us! Hooray! Ian's school had its annual carnival on Saturday and it was just as fun as ever! You will notice that Isabelle is in most of these pictures. I think it was due to the fact that she wouldn't leave her daddy's side! He had been gone for about a month! She is most definitely figured out how to manipulate her daddy and get anything she wants. So she is thrilled when he comes home!

Here is a picture of them dancing together while waiting in line. Isabelle was super excited to ride the pony, although, she was hoping that there would be a pink one or a purple one. She settled on the "pretty one, which is the smallest one." She had a giant smile across her face throughout the entire ride!

Ian didn't choose to go on the ponies, but he kept Daddy's hat on for a little while so that Daddy could walk alongside Isabelle.
We got to meet the dragon mascot.
And play some games.
And even pretended to be dragons ourselves.


It was a very fun carnival. Especially since Daddy got to join us! We are glad you made it home in time, Daddy!

She doesn't ask for much...

Just a little chocolate cupcake,

and you have one happy little girl!

From the Heart

On Sunday morning, I was presented with several cards that the kids had made and hidden away for me. They were so excited to give them. It was really quite precious!

Ian made this one in computer lab at school.

But my favorite part was the inside:For those of you that don't read Kindergartner, the card reads:

I love you Mommy.

Thank you for my salad and my taquitos.

Love, Ian

Do I even have to explain why this was my favorite card of the day? Just don't tell Isabelle!

Hmmm...

My conversation with Isabelle on the way home from school today:

Isabelle: Mommy! I am just the most beautiful of them all!

Me: Did someone tell you you looked nice today?

Isabelle: No, I just already knew it!


To which I had absolutely NO.STINKIN.CLUE how to respond.

All I could say is, "Well, you are awefully pretty!"