Where does the time go?!

I've been noticing more & more lately that my sweet little kiddos are not so little anymore! Kaylee will be 7 in 4 more days. I just got her 2nd grade...yup, SECOND GRADE!! school supplies in yesterday. They are both doing so many 'big kid' things now...climbing waayyy high in the trees, doing 'tricks' on their bikes...I'm not such a laid back sort of person & would like to just tell them "no, you're not allowed to do that!" But, I so remember my love for climbing trees when I was little..& well, Chad assures me that riding their bikes down the porch steps is just as 'normal' & good for them..& that I have to let them do these things! Trevor has been wanting to play soccer, so we just got him all signed up for the fall season. And thinking about letting them participate in gymnastics after the baby comes...but still I ask myself ...how can they be old enough for all these things??? It just doesn't seem possible!


Lord, please help me soak in every little second I have with these not so little blessings that you have given me. Help me to focus on the things that are real & important....help me to teach them Your truths...

my sweet little guy helping me take in all the groceries!

A friend let the kiddos pick veggies from her garden AND make a mess of her kitchen making salads! Kaylee & Trevor couldn't wait to get home & eat their salads!

So thankful for the calm moments when they play (non scary things!!) together! I hope they are always such good friends!