I heart Faces-Week 21-Happy Birthday

The theme for I heart faces this week is Happy Birthday.  Lucky for me, this week was my oldest red  heads birthday.

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Olivia's Four Year Old Photos

Savanna's first hair cut!

Today, we got Vannies hair cut.  I really didn't want to cut her beautiful hair.  She has the perfect hair.  Her hair has perfect body, it has curl but is never frizzy, and it hangs perfectly.  So why did I cut it?  She refuses to let me put her hair up, hates having her hair brushed and she chews her hair.  So her perfect hair , usually looks like a rats nest and we have a knock-down-drag-out fight to get it brushed.  I'll grow her hair out again when she is past the terrible two's and on to the wonderful four's.

She had to sit on my lap, because she would not sit in some chair, that some strange person suggest she sit in.  

Laney came with us and she sat on the floor eating a sucker the hairdresser gave her.  She ended up getting a trim, too.

Olivia wanted to cut her hair, too.  But, I just couldn't do it.  She only wanted to do it 'cause her sisters did.

Savanna ate her sucker while she watched Laney get her hair cut.

For some reason, I was more sad to see the red hair on the floor.  Like it's hard to come by or something.  (Savanna hair on the left and Laney hair on the right.)

Olivia turns 4!

My birthday girl asked for pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream.  

For her birthday, she just wanted to have her two friends over and have cupcakes.  So that's what we did.

Olivia's friend Maddie.  They are like two peas in a pod.

Olivia and Isabella.

Her cupcakes.  I bought those flowers pre-made from Micheal's.  I did make the blue frosting.

This was my attempt at a group photo.  Not happening.  They had better things to do at the moment and I don't blame them.

Our Seventh Wedding Anniversary!

Today, Josh and I have been married for seven years.  It has gone by so fast.  Probably because we got pregnant with Laney a couple of months before our one year anniversary and then proceeded to have three more children close in age after that.  I love being married to this man.  Of course our marriage is not always perfect.  Sometimes we disagree.  Sometimes we drive each other crazy.  Sometimes the stress of having four small kids gets to us.  But we go through it all together.  When we have an issue with something, we talk to each other first.  We make a point to be excited to see each other at the end of the day.  And sometimes I don't look so hot at the end of the day taking care of four kids at home.  If I'm mad a my husband, I make sure to talk to him about it before we go to bed.  That way, my madness doesn't continue on into the next day and then get worse.  

Reasons why I love my husband: 1. He respects our marriage and our family.  We are his number one.  2.  He goes to work everyday and works very hard so we can have a good family life at home.  3. He's a wonderful father.  The girls are just as head over heels as I am about him.  4. He has loved me and made me feel beautiful while I was pregnant and huge for 

4 and a half years.  5.  When he comes home and I am in a bad mood because  I have had a long day with the kids,  he gives me and hug and a kiss and lets me know that he understands.  6.  He's so handsome sometimes I can't control myself!  There's more, but I have a lot to do today!

When I was younger, my parents always told me to pray for my future husband and let God know what I wanted in a husband.  This is what I prayed for.  Dark and handsome, loves kids, and loves me.  Not very deep, but I was like 16 and at 16 those are the only things that are important.  But God answered my prayers, had bigger plans for me than I could of expected and I am so blessed.  I love you babe with all my heart.  You make my dreams come true, and I don't ever want to be without you.  Thank you for being so good to me.  Thank you for having the four most beautiful girls with me.  I can't wait for the next seven years.

Raindrops on Roses and whiskers on kittens....

These are a few of my favorite things.....

When the dog bites.....

When the bee stings....

When I'm feeling sad.....

I simply remember my favorite things....

And then I don't feel so bad.

My babies, my husband, and raindrops on roses are a few of my favorite things.

(Lyrics courtesy of SOUND OF MUSIC)

Laney is going to Kindergarten

I registered Laney for Kindergarten this week.  We went to the school office and Laney got to look around a little bit.  She is very excited to start school and wants to go tomorrow!  I on the other hand, am not so sure about all this.  I looked into some private schools, but they are way too expensive.    A part of me knows she is going to love school because she loves to learn, but another part of me feels like I'm handing my newborn Laney over to the wolves.  I'm praying for peace, because I think this is the right decision for right now, but I need some more peace about it.  I've gotten comfortable at home taking care of my kids and this is kind of breaking me out of my comfort zone.  I want to keep her here in the comfort of my arms.  Next year, I have to make her a lunch everyday and get her to and from school.  Right now I only have to worry about taking the girls out every so often and come August we have to be presentable every day.  I remember thinking, when Laney was two, that school was a long way away and I don't have to worry about it.  It has crept up very quickly.  I put school on the back burner and now it's two and a half months away.   I'm sure I will be bawling my eyes out on her first day of school.