Hay Happens and Hay's Happen

We have been going to dance every Monday for almost 9 months now. Today, we got to witness her adorableness and hard work.

We had to stop for a quick pic on the way in; she’s getting excited!

All posed and ready, I gave her pep talk.

Smile, sweetie; have fun and be YOU!

Now, it’s all her!
Ballet first. She was poised, smiley and graceful. God was with her in her Spirit!

Then it was the JAZZ performance. Look at this little personality shake her self. (second from the left)

Now gather round for that last HOORAH!

Daddy and Mama were so proud of her (not to mention her mommy!)

Thank you for the flowers, Daddy. Mama got her a nice dress and necklace to praise her hard work.

I gave her a refreshing water bottle and a fun game of Qwirkle with Daddy to celebrate. I love the little things like this with our family. Time home just hanging. I am so proud of you, Tatum. You did it.

Tatum ALWAYS appreciates everything. She never fails to ooh and aah of her gratitude for her blessings. It’s one of her best qualities. I LOVE YOU SWEET GIRL!

I went to visit the little cotton ball today.

All cuddled up

Then he came to me and just wanted to cuddle.

And then he just wanted to play with his brothers.

Oh my. We are just so excited to have you come home with us.

How did this happen? I blinked and POOF! Tatum is now finished with school. Today, she’ll go to school for one hour, and then head to Carley’s for a wet and wild little celebration.

Here they made little graduation decorations. She is ready to play now. Hadassah and Tatum are so cute together.

What can I say? I am happy sad. We will really miss Mrs. Holman. I am creating a little surprise for Tatum when she graduates from high school (Yes, I’m preparing and planning cuz that is what I do!), and Mrs. Holman wrote in her book.

That is Tatum. She has the wisdom of the ages. I just love her heart and her love of learning.

We will see all the kids on Monday for Graduation!

They opened up the wall of the kitchen which will by my honey’s wet bar; His cappuccino haven.

Now, today, it’s getting made! Look at the framing.

Also, cement went in last week. It’s all filled in! Pretty cool, Daddy!

Monty just put up the structure/scaffolds for the wall separating the kitchen and dining room.

Amazing! Each day it gets more exciting. Monty and Tom are working so hard. Thank you guys! Thank you, Honey for having such a vision.

Being loved and celebrated is one thing. Being able to celebrate and LOVE is actually better.

I was definitely shown so much love and appreciation from my honey and my girl.

We are loving being family. They spoil me so very much.

Flowers, gifts….JOY! I’m so blessed. My honey made sure Tot made a big deal of Mother’s Day. That is a true man.

I got to spoil my mom too with a yummy breakfast. Pics first.

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Grandmama loves doting on the TOT. She loves it too.

Breakfast was homemade bagels (shaped as hearts with raspberry vanilla cream cheese, avocado deviled eggs and ham with fruit.

Mama spoiled me with cards and gifts, and we spoiled mama with giraffes and LOVE.

Ya know, appreciation and gratitude can never be overdone. My family is so amazing. Thank you all for a great day. I’ll be doting on you as much as possible.
I love you MAMA!

A post- it note of Love (we have post-its on our coffee table to be used randomly around the house for each other), a short song, a picture drawn, a rainy sky, sharing a win with the CHOPPED champion…All the little things in life that create JOY. They all come from The FATHER and then through Holy Spirit in us, and you know what? It’s what makes this life special.

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I look forward to Mother’s Day with my gal, my mom, and my precious man. We don’t take ONE thing for granted, but in all things we give thanks. This verse of the week has been a winner; we will be anxious in nothing but in EVERYTHING we give thanks.

My angel is standing where there used to be a fireplace.

Look at this place now! Daddy took us through and told us what will be going where. It is very exciting to see the transformation.

Cement Thursday. Stay tuned! The kitchen/dining room/living room are all being configured. Can you believe it!?