new specs

A couple of weeks ago I took Parker back to the eye doctor for her check up.

It was our best appointment, thus far, for several reasons:

1) we didn't have to wait at all- and were there probably a total of 10 minutes.

2) she did not have to get her eyes dilated

3) AND her eye was not turning in at all!

All of this means we don't have to come back for another year and her prescription stayed the same.  He mentioned again that she might eventually grow out of this so that's what we're hoping for.  But if not…then I'm still thankful that it's glasses she has and not something more serious.

This is the face of a happy girl who didn't' have to get her eyes dilated!

We ordered her a new pair of glasses and picked them up on Friday.  Just like when she got her first pair of glasses…I made her take a few pictures.

When I uploaded these and saw them…they just took my break away.  I got a pit in my stomach, a lump in my throat, and tears in my eyes.

She's just beautiful.  And just getting so grown up.

lately.

i guess i've sort of been in a little funk lately.  just feeling like i can't get much done.  trying to make memories and soak up my littles….but often times get distracted and frustrated with all that i can't seem to accomplish.  i know it's a season and in a few days i'll get a few things crossed off my list (hopefully) and i'll feel a little better.  :)

lately...

Parker has been asking for her own bible for quite some time…and so we ended up getting her a Children's Discovery Bible NIrV (New International Readers Version) which is for emergent readers ages 6-10.  It is a complete Bible just written more on their level (I guess that's the best way to word it?)  She's carried it everywhere with her for the past week.

 Geoff worked on Father's day so we snapped this picture and sent it to him.

So funny.  The other day I took Grace and Nolan with me to the grocery store.  Grace asked me SEVERAL times that if she didn't touch anything, would she still have to wash her hands when we got home.  To which I told her that she would not.  She dances around here and there as I shop, but makes sure not to touch anything.  Well- after about 5 minutes…she says in such a defeated voice, "Oh all right.  I guess I'll just wash my hands when I get home."  And proceeds to pretty much touch anything and everything she can.  Ha ha ha!!

Sister had her first experience of VBS and LOVED it.  She teared up on Tuesday when she finally let it sink in that VBS would only be this week.

And while big sis was off at VBS…middle sis was able to get some quality time with me while Nolan napped.  Yesterday- we prepped dinner together.  She had so much fun.  After each task we'd complete she'd ask, "Are we finished now?"  I'd say, "No…not yet…we still have to do this and this and this."  She'd smile and say in such a grown up voice, "Ok good."

Not sure who enjoyed the time more.  

 One afternoon after lunch I filled up the kiddie pool and sand cart…put this guy in a swim diaper and his swim top and his hat (I tried to avoid putting on sun screen since we'd be out for only a short time)….and he was a happy boy.

Sweet smile.

Then this morning he got down and dirty.

He was having the best time.  I lifted my phone up to take a picture and he automatically leaned forward and gave me this 'cheese' smile.  Absolutely adorable.  Love this boy.

 My little family winding down at the end of the day.

Life is definitely good.  Just weeding through my priority list slowly but surely.