Friday, March 30, 2012

Life is Good

Friends and Family-
What can I say.......life is good right now.  Everyone is doing great and the weather here has been beyond beautiful the past week.  God is good.....in the good times and the bad, but I will say it has been so easy to see his blessings as of late.  Maybe because I'm realizing how much of the things we have and do we do owe to Him. (-:
Madie and I have spent most mornings working in the garden and just playing outside.  Jillian has had alot of activities with school like the Japanese Arts Fest and her Easter party next week, all keeping this class Mom very busy, but I am enjoying every minute. I have taken a step back and have just been enjoying watching them go and grow.  I'm not sure what hit me but I have realized as of late that house work and other life priorities will always be there, but the girls are growing too fast to not just be fully present with them.  Hard to believe Jillian will be 6 in just a few weeks. The time is truly flying.  
Josh is away this evening. He is racing in his first triathalon this year. Him and one of his traning buddies headed down towards the coast just for the night to be closer to the race site so they could get a good nights rest and not have to get up super early tomorrow to make their 7 am start time for the race.  He hasn't had a chance to train as much as he would have liked for this one, but he has more coming up so we will go cheer at those.  As for tonight the girls and I hit up the drive thru and are now enjoying a movie and a very loud, but fun rain storm. (-:
In other fun news we have finally decided on a name for the little baby boy that will grace our presence this summer.....Lucas Marvin Moore. We'll call him Luke.  I am really starting to get excited for this his arrival......or maybe I am just ready to be done with this pregnancy. (-: Either way his arrival is really starting to become a topic of discussion with the girls.  Lots of questions and answer. (-:
I have included alot of pics below. Some from our recent trip to Fulton where we celebrated my Nanny and Papa's 60th wedding anniversary.  It was a great party and we had a great weekend just spending time with one another, fishing, playing, and honoring two great role models.  It is always so great to see couples who have been together so long. It is such a testament that marriage can work if you put in the work. (-: I know Nanny and Papa have worked hard at their relationship through the ups and downs, but what an amazing thing after all this time to see two people still committed and in love.  Anyway, enjoy the pics and have a great week. Love to all.
Jess
 60 years and counting.....(-:
 4 years and counting, ha. Got a ways to go. (-:
 Good Friends and Family celebrating in the same room they had their reception in 60 years ago!
 Good looking pair, then and now.
 Jillian and Nanny, we enjoyed staying in our pajamas all day. (-:
 All the girls except Nanny snuggled on the air mattress. Poor Mimi was being buried. (-:
 Ready to Fish!
 Reeling one in....
 Jillian trying her hand at reeling one in with Papa...
 Madie and Mom being lazy.....
 Love this pic.....she fell asleep up there....
The whole crew with all the fish. Not sure what happen to Madie's pants. Ha.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Spring is Here

Hey Friends and Family!
Spring is here. Josh, the girls and I have been busy planting a small garden and just enjoying the awesome weather. Jillian just got back from her Dad's-she went for spring break. Madie and I made a quick trip to KC while Jilly was gone to visit friends and my family. Josh had to stay in Hattiesburg all by his lonesome and work, but I don't think he minded the peace and quiet. (-:
We are all headed back to Missouri this weekend to celebrate my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. Should be a fun time for everyone. It will be good to get the whole family together!

Summer is right around the corner. Hard to believe to the school year is winding down. Only 9 weeks left in kindergarden for Jillian! She is growing up so fast.  And only 12 weeks left until little baby Moore arrives. We are all getting excited for his arrival. Can't wait to meet him. We know he will be such a great addition to our family. He already is to be quite honest-the girls love talking to my belly and calling him "a little prince."

Well, that is all for now. Below are some great pics of the girls. Enjoy!
Jess
 Madie experiencing her first movie at the theatre-we saw The Lorax. Jillian is glued in as well! (-:
 Jillian on picture day two weeks ago. She was excited bc she got to pick out her outfit herself.
 Madie with my good friend Sara McConnell on one her beautiful horses. Madie didn't want to let go of Papa Tom's hand at first. (-:
 On our way home from KC Madie and I stopped by a Steak N Shake for a driving break. Madie decided she needed both hers and mine. She really likes those chocolate shakes. (-:
 Picking up Jillian at the airport after her visit to her Daddy's. Madie was so happy to see her big sis.
 Our garden we planted Sunday. We have everything from tomatoes to strawberries. Can't wait to pick and eat some fresh fruits and veggies.
 My herbs! Rosemary, Basil and Cilantro. (-: Yum.
The girls snuggled up on the couch yesterday after a long day of yardwork. (-: