One on One

Lately I have been trying to make some extra special time for Mara. It gives us a chance to talk about our life, school and most recently puberty and the birds and the bees. Oh how do I love these conversations. Is there a manual for this type of stuff?? I do the best that I can to be honest but not say too much. I mean she is only 9!! Mara loves getting a special treat and she especially loves getting me all to herself.

My hope is that if I have this type of open conversation with her now that she will always feel comfortable coming to me in good times and bad. Being a mom is the best gift that I could have ever been given. I love my girls more then anything in this world and know that this was what I was meant to do!

Lady of the Week: Mara

Mara got to be the Lady of the week at school this week. This means that she gets special jobs to do, she gets to bring show and tell(geckos, chicken eggs) and we got to make a special treat. We went ahead with cupcakes that had a Royal M on them. We chose blue because it is her favorite color and we added the green sprinkles in support of our Seahawks!

Love you Mara

Thursday was Mara's turn for some one on one time with mom. It started with a trip to Starbucks, a haircut and then nail time. Mara is such a wonderful little girl and I just love her with my whole heart. The smile on her face, her funny humor, the attitude, her kindness and her love are the wonderful characteristics that make her such an awesome daughter.

Awesome Daughter

Lately Mara has really been into the song "Our God is an Awesome God". Gracelyn now knows it as well and throughout my day lately they have been playing instruments and singing it in the house. It just melts me to know that both my girls have Jesus in their hearts!

Mara then came to me with this great poster she made for the fridge. There is a bible verse across the top as well as the words "Our God is an Awesome God".

This little art project will go right into the bin of precious projects.
Thank you Mara for letting mommy love you and for loving others the way that you do.

Then the very next morning I had an e-mail in my inbox from Maras teacher and this is what it said...

Just a quick note this morning to let you know what a dear Mara is. She is a hard worker and always a peacemaker. She cares deeply for her fellow students and is generous and gracious in all situations. I appreciate all these qualities in her. You should be very proud :)

Very proud Mamma here..

Birthday Party Part 1

Wednesday the fifth is Maras 6th Birthday but we had the family party on Monday. By the time all of this is over I am pretty sure there will have been 3 parties. Geez!! Maras big friend party is next Friday and it's going to be a doozy!!

Maras theme for this year was Highschool Musical. Can you say OBSESSED!! Troy and Gabriella.. I love Troy.. Bop to the Top... Go Wildcats!.... Get your head in the game!! Daily phrases around my house :)

We made a special cake with all the decorations she wanted on it as well as putting up multiple decorations around the house.








Mara loved all her special gifts and was so happy to get to share such a special day with Great Auntie Diane. It was her 93rd Birthday too!! WOW!! Looks pretty good huh?? I think so.

Happy Birthday you two!!




Oh and did I mention Gracelyn started WALKING!! We were sitting around early in the morning and here she comes. Like she had done it every day. Life is over as I once knew it!! These two are going to be trouble!!