Flowers and Good Friends

The past week or so has been busy with different events and visitors....

First, I got these beautiful flowers from my hubby for Valentine's Day:

Yeah, I know, he did good!

Asher had his good friend Avery over to play...
Watching a video together:
(notice Avery's perfectly polished "fake" smile)

Asher was done with the photo shoot by this picture and was kindly signing "please" to get down off the couch -

Then, one of my dearest friends and roommate from college, Ashley, came to visit for a few days. Sadly, even though we talk on the phone almost every week, we had not seen each other in 3 years! Lame, I know. It was so fun to have time just to hang out, catch up and be together like the good 'ol days!

Asher quickly warmed up to her and won her over with his charming smiles -

Getting ready to go run "errands" (aka spend WAY too much time and money at Target)

Hanging out in the car....he was a good sport the whole time!

So cool in his shades....can you tell he put them on himself?

Love you so much Ash...thanks for coming to visit us!

Caught!

Last night while cleaning up from dinner, Mark and I weren't exactly watching Asher as closely as we should have and he quickly took advantage of this rare opportunity. Seeing the open pantry door, he snuck by us and found his cookie jar (box). He had no problem opening it up and helping himself to some cookies!

These are the days to remember

Haven't blogged in a while - I guess it seems like nothing much has "happened" the past few weeks. But, I guess that's a good thing in some ways.

M & A both had the flu for a week...which was horrible all around. So glad to have them recovered and the 12 loads of laundry in 5 days behind us. Yes, 12 loads...I know you're jealous.

We celebrated my 28th birthday last weekend with my family at PF Chang's...mmmm, love that place! Can't believe I'm 28 though. There's no denying the fact that I'm now in my LATE 20's.

Cuteness

My dear parents and youngest brother, Dustin.

The bubba boy is SO close to walking, just not quite there yet. He's been keeping himself quite busy though:

Playing with his "Busy Ball Popper"

Kind enough to stop and give me a smile

Riding on his train (probably his favorite toy right now)

Pushing his train...and proud of it!

Hangin' out at his table

Taking a small break to squat and play with Mr. Caterpillar

Enjoying bath time...

...and a crazy hairdo.

Taking pictures with mom...for which he apparently says, "No, thank you."

Life certainly isn't perfect but we are in a good season, a blessed season. Some recent events have made me reflect on the frailty of life and the gift that it really is. Who knows how long we will have on this earth but I am learning contentment and to cherish every moment...the joyful, happy moments, the sad, trying moments, the grumpy moments, the mundane moments, the uncertain moments. All are precious, from the Lord, and I want to make the most of them!

Deep Sadness

Cora is home with Jesus. Please pray for her parents, Joel and Jess, and their family right now.

Please Pray

While I don't know this family personally, they are friends of friends and their baby girl, Cora, was just diagnosed with cancer a couple weeks ago. She is desperately fighting for her life right now and can use as many prayers as possible.

Our God is mighty and able to heal and save!