Meet the Fam

I realized last week that I haven't done a proper introduction of the fam...and since that is what this little bloggy-diddy is all about, you need to know them.

First up, my amazing husband, Kory.  I might have to have a whole post on "our story" sometime because it's one of those memories that I need to remember every detail as long as I live because it was so orchestrated by God.  Have you ever experienced something like that?  Where even if you tried, God was going to step in and carry out what He had going on from the beginning.  Plus, I think my girls need to hear that someday when they are allowed to get married (at like, age 37), there are men out there that will pursue them, honor them, serve them, and that truly will love Jesus more than they love you (and weird as it sounds, that is the most refreshing thing to know because it means your man is not in control, but that he has enough humility to know that there is a Creator who has orchestrated this whole sha-bang called life).

So, with that being said, I think I have just introduced Kory. A humble servant who works hard, treats me like a Queen, and loves Jesus. He is the best daddy for our girls, and he has a natural ability to connect with just about anyone's kid on the planted.  Lest you start thinking we have the perfect marriage, however, just put that little thought in your pocket.  We are normal humans with differences...just saying he is a great man.  He also has a sense of humor...

McLean is our three year old.  I know we are her parents so we are supposed to say these kind of things, but she is so freaking smart. and hilarious. and strong.  She is our first born with a capital T.  She is extroverted and laughs at herself.  She loves attention of ANY kind.  She knows her letters and their sounds and how to spell her name.  She says amazing prayers for our dinner....(hmm, another post to come)...and by amazing, I mean hilariously awesome.  She is independent and strong willed.  She loves having a baby sister, and I have to constantly stop her from trying to changer her diaper or feed her some kind of food- usually it is pretend food, however.  She has so many great qualities of a leader, and she also has the most tender heart under all of her independence.  I kid you not that she will legitimately cry super sad tears at most every PBS show that has a sad moment.  It's all you can do not to laugh, but you can't because she is seriously so sad...lot's of talking through things happens in those moments.  It's quite the mix of wonderful qualities.
She is my main reason for starting this blog.  I can't believe I haven't written down more about the things she has said, questions she has asked, or things she has put on.  I have already forgotten things that happened last week, and I hate to think those memories are in the abyss somewhere. So, I am sure many more posts will come with her face attached.  I hope you get a sense for who she is, because she is one great little gal.

Hazel is our 6 month old.  I literally feel full of joy when I even mention her name.  She has been so much fun. She is a happy baby, relaxed, laid back, and SO smiley.  Her smile fills up her whole face...I don't think I even have a good picture of it, which I need to get...but literally, as soon as she started smiling, it hasn't stopped.  She loves and is enamored with her big sister, and I can't wait to see that dynamic as time goes on. I don't have a sister, and I can't imagine the fun that awaits us (okay, drama, too).  In being our second babe, the poor girl hasn't quite gotten the one on one attention her older sister was used to.  The little peanut has yet to sit up on her own or roll over...I promise I work on it with her.  And I try to be conscious of talking to her, singing, and reading books like we did with McLean.  It's just a sad little reality that the second doesn't get the same treatment as the first.  If you don't have two kids and you swear (like me before I had her) that you won't let that happen when you have multiple kids...you will eat your words.  You'll still be a great mom, though (right?!).

 
Hazel is our little "toy."  We have just recently started putting her to bed at a normal bedtime for her own good...before we would just keep her up with us and "play" with her because she is just too much fun to put away.  She is pretty awesome, and if I could guarantee all of my babies to be like her, I would have tons more...I would endure the pregnancy and pain of childbirth again and again.  Yet, as I write that statement, I am brought back to reality.  But, she IS awesome.
So that is my little family.  They are my joy and I can't wait to see what's to come.
Again, sorry for the long post. But really, this is my blog...so I kind of take back that apology.