Is Jesus too little to sit in my chair?

Leave it to a 3 year old to make you contemplate the matters of life!!!

I had a cute conversation with Carlee at bedtime the other night. Her thoughts and what she says makes us laugh. She says whatever she is thinking. Sometimes it is hard for her to say everything that she is thinking, so often times it's a bunch of rambling!! But we love her just the same!!

She has not been sleeping in her room for quiet awhile. She has been sleeping with Peyton. She says she is scared in her room. We let it go for the longest time because of the baby. But now we want her back in her own room, well mainly Peyton wants her back in her own room. You see, sleeping with Carlee can be a little exhausting! She likes to TALK (just like her momma), and she is EVERYWHERE!

I asked her to go get in her bed and Daddy would be in to tuck her in. She left my room, but quickly returned to report that a bug was in her room! Another thing about Carlee is she HATES bugs! If she sees a bug she screams and yells, "Carry me". She refuses to walk if there is a bug close by.

I told her it was fine, it was just a cricket. That didn't work! Whenever our kids are scared we have always asked them this question: "Who keeps us safe?" They always reply, "Jesus". Well, I asked Carlee this question and she replied the correct answer. Then the conversation went a little something like this:

"Mommy, I want Jesus to come to my house".

"Well, he lives in our hearts, so he's kinda already here."

With a confused look on her face, "He can drive his car?"

Laughing, "Well, he can't really drive a car honey"

She then asks, "Is he too little to sit in my chair?"

"He's not to little, He's big!"

And off she runs to go find her daddy!

I am not sure what she got out of this cute little conversation, but I sure took something from it! I was reminded by my 3 year old Princess that Jesus is not too little for anything! He's BIG and can do BIG things! I wish I could remember this truth on the days when I am at my lowest!

This week on Desert Moon Trail.......

The kids have been in VBS. They are enjoying the games and crafts. Carlee was hesitant at first, but she gets so excited to show us what she made when we pick her up.

They will be performing this Sunday in both services! I can't wait to see it. Unfortunately Dave will miss it because of ANOTHER Basketball camp. Which leads to the rest of this post.....

We said good bye to Granny and Daddy on the same day:( It was a sad and lonely day! Culture shock for Mommy. I have went 6 weeks and then some with help from Dave and my mom (mostly mom)!
It is no easy task taking care of 3 kids and a house ALL by yourself!
Being a teacher is great because of your summers off...but if you are a Basketball Coach, there is always a camp or open gym! Dave has been really busy with camps lately so the kids and I have to tough it out!

Peyton is such a sweetie with Lincoln. He may be a stinker who likes to tell a lie or ten and karate chop his sister on occasion and call his Granny an 'Old Lady'; but he adores his little brother. He has really stepped it up with Dave being gone. He is such a helper to me!

So to beat the heat and occupy (wear them out) the kids, we headed to Bounce U.

We decided to invite the cousins so they would have someone to play with:) Kenzie and Peyton are really close in age, so they always seem to play (wrestle) together!

Kallie is always two steps behind making sure everyone is safe and playing fairly!

Looks like Daddy needs to work on his form!

Funny thing about this picture....I had put the 'B B' in my purse so that she could concentrate on playing, plus I didn't want germs all over it:)
Anyway, she came over and started going through my purse. I asked her what she was doing and she replied, " I wanna get my BB so I can have a few sucks!" She proceeded to put a tag in her mouth and suck on it! Then she threw it at me and off she went!!
This girl is a MESS! I need to start taking pictures of all that she is doing mainly for evidence! She is into EVERYTHING! I guess she is doing it for attention.
But here is a small list of the things she has done in the past week

1. Drew in Sharpie all over her comforter and wall
2. Took Lincoln's antibiotic cream (not cheap) and put it all over her door
3. Hid food in random places all over the house
4. Hid toys in random places instead of putting them away where they go
5. Given many dirty looks and screamed, "I'm mad at you"

I could keep going, but I will stop here! You can not take your eyes off this little girl! She is adorable, but she can NOT be trusted:)

We have also gone to the grocery store ALONE! That was not too bad. I was prepared so it was a lot smoother than expected.
I have made a schedule for us to kinda follow. We have been cooking random things (mainly sweets), working in our learning workbooks, making Father's Day crafts, swimming, watching many movies, and SLEEPING IN:)

I have been working on a few crafty projects. I am creating a command center. A place where I keep our calendar and the kids chore/behavior charts. I am trying to get us organized and on somewhat of a schedule so that when school starts back it won't be too bad!

I can't believe school starts in 4 weeks:(

Time Flies!!!

Father's Day

What a joy this little guy is.....

He loves being held, ALL the time......

No matter who is holding him....

He brings a smile to your face.....

Then add in 2 wild children......

With loud voices.....

Put all that together and you have a precious family!

Happy Dadda Day!

Empty Nest

Well, the kids and I are being left alone for 3 days for the first time! I am positive it won't disappoint with several meltdowns on the hour; boredom from a very active 6 year old boy; lack of snacks that will please a 3 year old girl; a mommy who may or may not be able to shower!!

My mom is going back home;( I am sad, mad, and all kinds of different emotions!!! It will be tough without her. She was a HUGE help around the house and with the kids! More importantly she was my entertainment! I will miss our talks and laughs and companionship during 'our' shows!

Dave is leaving for Cali. He is taking a couple of his players to San Diego for a Basketball shooting camp. What a tough life! I am sure a trip to the beach is in his future:(

Did I mention I am home ALONE with my children!?!?!

I am not saying my children are bad. I'M JUST SAYIN'!!!!!!


But, here is the funny part: I am going to attempt a few outings ALONE with MY children!
We have movies tickets thanks to a friend for Wednesday. Wish me luck on this one!!
We have free passes to Bounce U thanks to my boss one day too! This I think I can handle!
And, I need to go to the grocery! This is the one that I need prayer for! You should see me with 1 at the store, much less 3! But hey, it can be done....lots of bribes and death threats!


I CAN DO THIS!!

Wordless Wednesday

What's a girl to do?

This is the first summer I have had off in a VERY long time.
What's a girl to do?
With 3 kids, one being a newborn, it is tough! Luckily Dave also has summers off so he is here to help out!
We are trying to keep busy, but most importantly trying to stay cool! It is starting to really heat up:( One of the drawbacks for living in the desert!
Peyton just completed his first Basketball camp. Dave's school put together a camp for kids Peyton's age. He did a great job learning how to dribble...with 2 balls!

We have been swimming quite a few times, getting some sun and trying to stay cool! The kids love it and it gets them nice and tired so they will sleep in:) Smart thinking on our parts!

Lincoln is growing and getting stronger! He is weighing 10 pounds. He is becoming more and more alert during the day. He smiles when you talk to him. Peyton had him laughing this morning.

Carlee loves having Lincoln! She always asks to hold him. The other day she was watching 'her shows' and wanted baby Lincoln to sit with her. It was cute because he just hung out!

We baked cupcakes last week! Of course decorating them is always a big hit! Carlee had pink sprinkles all over the kitchen.

My mom, aka Granny, is leaving next week:( We are VERY sad to see her go! Trying not to dwell on it because of how sad I get! She will be missed SO much!

Since I have the summer off, I decided to finish up some unfinished scrapbooking! I have relocated and redecorated my office area. I am happy with how it turned out! I will post pics when it is all complete.

Hope everyone is having a cool and fun summer! Enjoy the pics, that's why you are here...if anybody really is there!! Are you there?