Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.
Benjamin Franklin

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:6-7

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Smiles and Fun


I am getting more and more smiles and it is so much fun!!

This one is sick and on breathing treatments, although sometimes during the day I wouldn't guess it. It is amazing how she gets a little energy bursts right after a nap, breathing treatment, and a little tylenol....only to crash and sleep later.


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Girls



Brian brought home roses for his 3 ladies the other night, and Stella was sooooo happy. She couldn't stay away from them all night! (Sorry, I couldn't get the pictures turned around....frustrating!)

Violet is more and more alert and looking pretty!!!


And she is starting to smile.....love it!!


We had a little storm the other day and Stella wanted to sit outside on the porch and watch it rain. So we did. She was so content, and when I look at this picture I realize how grown up she looks!!


I think Vi's eyes are going to be just as blue....



Friday, August 19, 2011

Four Weeks


Violet has been part of our family for four weeks! That is amazing to me. It is awesome how life just keeps going, and a new person just fits into your family so perfectly. It is also incredible how the three other people living with her loved her from the moment they saw her and continue to love her more and more each day!


Sunday, August 7, 2011

Bath Night




She had a mini-first bath in our sink. She was not impressed. However, Stella is little Miss Mother and had to be there for every minute of it saying, "It otay, baby."


Thanks to the Ringger's!


So many fun things happened at the lake it is hard to remember all of them!! A huge thank you to Dustin and Emily for opening up their lake house for all of us to visit. It is no doubt a crazy time with all the kids (and adults) running this way and that, but you guys are always great hosts :)

Before it got too crazy we attempted to get a good picture of the new sisters. This was the best we could get....


We got her some new armies, and I was shocked at how excited she was and how well she swam!!


And of course Grandpa Ringger was suffocated with grandkids every which way he turned...

And Uncle Dustin and Caden were having a GREAT time out on the tube. It is amazing how much of a dare devil Caden is.....and how much he is like Dustin!! This is when Dustin attempted to launch Caden from the red tube to the green tube....he fell short....




Lovin' Her Baby Sis

I just realized I didn't post this video and I love it! She was so excited to hold her little sister and sing her ABCs to her....