CRASH!!!

So our Laptop too a big crash!  my hubby was working on it and realized that it was not loading like it should.  the next time he went to start it up it would not even turn on.  Luckily a friend of ours is AMAZING with computers and was able to restore everything.  We owe him BIG time!  but because of this I have not posted lately.  I have so many things I want to post on but I am waiting to load a new anti-virus into the computer before I do anything.  So please stand-by and I promise the post will start again soon!!!

Birthday Girl

So Yesterday was Mallorie's 2nd Birthday!  I can not believe how fast time has gone.  We will be having a Cowgirl themed party for her on Sunday (and will post later) for her.

I feel like it was just yesterday that she was born.  I love watching her grow and learn new things everyday.  She definitely is starting to get her own personality.  She just started her fourth daycare (Long story) and is adjusting well.  Her new daycare provider told me the other day that she is VERY impressed with how advanced she it. (not to brag!)  She is talking a lot and will repeat anything you ask her to.  Some of her favorite things are:

Her Blanket!!!! She has loved it from day one and we do not go ANYWHERE with out it.

She like football...especially watching it and eating popcorn with Daddy!

She likes "bites" and her sunglasses.  If the sun is out and possibly in her eyes she asks for them.

We are lucky we live so close to the beach!  she could spend all day there.

She is an animal lover,

A girly girl at times,

A tomboy at others. (Catching Toads)

She LOVES her Carter!  They are best buds!

She loves to look at books and have us read to her.

She loves all of her cousins but Lewis is her favorite!  From day one these two have had a special bond and are just drawn to each other.

I am so excited to see what Mallorie's future has in store for her.  But for now We are soaking up everyday minute and just cherish these times!  She is such a joy to us and can not imagine our lives without her.

Wordless Wednesday

This post is in honor of my Nephew, Lewis!  Today is his 6th birthday!  He is the most caring, talented, loving, and funny kid I know.  I am so proud to be his Aunt.  This past year he started breakdancing and LOVES it and is so good.  Happy Birthday buddy!

Wordless Wednesday

I am BACK!  if you did not notice I took a month off of my blog.  I am excited to be back and have a lot of new post to catch up on. 

Sunset from our cottage we rented a couple weeks ago!  I love Ludington!

Wordless Wednesday

Mallorie and Bryce (my friends son - they are exactly one month apart) at the beach!

Welcome Back Hazards!

    I just wanted to write and share with you a prayer request I have.  Friends of mine that are missionaries in Kenya are coming back to the states on furlough for a year!  I am so excited to be able to see them again and for them to meet Mallorie.  Last time there were here was four years ago. You can see their whole story on their blog.

 They are a family of five... Dad - Jeff, Mom - Joyellen,


Children - Megan, Lyndsey, and Ian!


I can not imagine moving a family half way around the world.  They are so amazing.  Please pray for safe travels!  It is going to be a long trip!  Pray for peace and comfort as the kids adjust to a new lifestyle here in the states, and also pray for funding for the family!
    Jeff was my Youth Leader when I was in High School.  When I think back that was a while ago but it seems like yesterday! I will not get into to many details but he helped me though a lot of harder times.  He is a joker and loves to have fun but also is easy to talk to when you have a problem.  He started at our church when I was in 8th grade and I remember a year later he told us he was going to get married.  That is when I met Joyellen!  She is the sweetest person I think I have ever met.  She would do anything for anyone! When I was in 11th grade Jeff told us that they were going to becoming missionaries in Kenya.  I was crushed (to say the least).  I know now that there were just following a calling but I did not see that then.  I remember our last mission trip to Toronto the summer before he left...I don't think I ever cried so much in my life knowing that this was the last one!  I did support them in their journey of mission and still do.  I remember mailing them anonymous letters with money in them and in the last letter I told them it was me.  I think that what they do is amazing and would love to visit them in Kenya someday but I am excited to see them soon here in the States.  Please take the time to check out their blog and say a prayer for them and their family as they adjust to a new lifestyle here.

Post # 200

I can not believe that this is my 200th post.  I feel like I just started this blog.  I love the ability to share my thought and ideas with others and it is a great way to keep in contact with friends that are not close by.  I know before I have questions continuing this blog and I think I will.  I love sharing and the connections that I have made. So I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that follows and that likes my blog. I have been trying to get some more of the crafts that I do with Mallorie on here but to be honest I forget to take pictures sometimes.  (I will try harder) Thanks again!