This is Madasin's 1st grade picture. It's crazy how grown up she is. She refused to let me help her with her outfit, and insisted on wearing my necklace. It's weird to see her smile with missing teeth. And McKinlee used her face as a scratching board. Needless to say it isn't my favorite picture but there will be more to come.
Congratulations to my sister Jill who just got remarried to Bryson Penrod. The planning of this wedding was a lot different then the first. Thank goodness. Less stress on everyone. Everything looked amazing. Including my girls.
Our baby is 12 1/2 weeks. And is making mommy very nervous. Mommy was hoping to see a little penis, but nothing was there. Sure it could still happen in two weeks. But just my luck it will be a little Monroe..This pregnancy has been pretty easy so far. I've had my days, but nothing to serious. I haven't gained any weight, but lost some lbs. I feel like I should be at least 6 months, I'm pretty big already. 
After weeks of blistering heat, we finally got some rain. My girl's love to play in the rain. I kept telling her to come back in, after standing out there for a couple of minutes we were soaked. McKinlee never leaves the house with out both of her (meme's) her blanket and her binkie. I think she thought if she wore her blanket she could shield the rain. We had a blast in the rain today. To be a kid again and enjoy the simply things in life. 
I just wanted to share something that happened the other night. As most of you know, there have been some very sad and unfortunate events that have happened in my immediate family recently. My little family had been visiting my aunt and uncle at there house since they don't like being alone right now. We were about to leave when my uncle asked everyone to stay for family prayer. So we all went down and sat in a circle. As he was asking my grandpa to say it Madasin chimed in a said. "Before you say it could we go around the circle and tell Katie how we feel about her." What a sweet spirit children have. How did Madasin know to say that. It was very emotional. Madasin was the last to speak, she said she was grateful to be apart of this family. And expressed how much she loves Katie and that she was glad she is safe. I was so proud of her. Please continue to pray for my family. It will take time to heal but we will get through it together.
Can you believe this girl is 6? I can't. She has grown up way to fast. But I have enjoyed every minute of it. You always seem to surprise me. I love how you can make up a song that make absolutely no sense and sing it with heart and soul. I love what a great big sister you are. I love your silliness. You have made us so happy! I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
Love Mom
Wow Madasin is in the first grade! I can't believe how big she is. So far she Love's her class and her teacher. She tells me she's the head girl of her friends. And loves when Piercen calls her Hot Lips. LOL Hot Lips. That's a new one. She is only going to get smarter. I'm excited for her to learn more. And really understanding things. She picked out her own outfit that day. Who ever said stripes and polka dots don't go together, you're wrong! She looked adorable. Every morning when we drop her off McKinlee crys and says mannnie. It's sweet. 
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