Awesome Deal Alert!!!

I just received the email from the Bottle Snuggler's Newsletter and it was just to awesome not to share!!!

This is a product that I absolutely L*O*V*E*D to use when Micheli was an infant. Not only could I multitask more while feeding her but the boys could help feed her and it helped her learn how to hold her bottle herself :)

For the holidays there's a special $1 shipping on your order when you use the code 1SHIP at checkout!!! If you have an little one or need a gift for someone believe me it is unique, extremely thoughtful and absolutely PERFECT!!!

They are so cute, they even double as a toy for tummy time and in the stroller or carseat with their crunchy sounding earls and wiggly tails.

Happy Shopping!

Blessings from Strangers

It's amazing how much a few words can lift your spirits and be a wonderful reminder of the bigger picture. No matter how strong you are, how surrounded you are with love and support or how determined you are to remain positive and faithful at all costs there can be those tiny little dreadful thoughts and fears that creep in from time to time that if it were not for the perfect timing of God working through others may just claim victory for the most brief of moments.

I've had those moments, sometimes even several times a day. But somehow every single time without fail God finds a way to lay his hand on my heart through the kids, friends, family, neighbors and even perfect strangers! Over the last several days we have consistently received cards from across U.S. with prayers, encouragement and friendly words that make us smile.

Adam and I are both so humbled and thankful for everyone who has taken the time to reach out to us- in cards, emails, texts, phone calls, facebook and twitter. It's amazing how small the world has become with technology.

Thank you all- we love and appreciate you so very, very much- more than you may ever know!

xoxo :)

Mommy Mondays {Our Little Family}

Oh how the tables were turned a couple weeks ago when our family was the one in front of the lens. I have to definitely thank our V-E-R-Y patient and awesome friend Shain for taking what little bit of time the kids gave him to capture some pictures of our family while he was visiting :) (Thank you Mr. Shain!!!)

There is not much else here on earth that brings me more joy than their smiling (and even sometimes pouty) little faces. Love became so much more than a simple word when those three very energetic sweethearts came into out lives....ahhhh, so thankful!

Happy Monday! xoxo

Mommy Mondays {Things I Love}

As summer begins to wind to an end and we attempt to squeeze in every bit of vacation we can get around the weddings and sessions it's those short day trips or mini get-aways that become so precious.

This week I wanted to share with you one of my favorite things about growing up in a small town and going back for visits. Besides the friendly hello's you would get almost anywhere you went and short distances to the grocery store or gas station...the local favorite little restaurant that is worth waiting in line for- yep, we had one and it's worth a trip to try it out- TRUST me :)

Known locally as "The Chicken House" but officially as Callahan BBQ this was and is THE place to be and is always packed at lunch. Simple southern BBQ and the fact that every item is made fresh is the staple of it's goodness. Not to mention a small town tradition and a wonderful family that has owned it for years...well, and they serve corn dogs (Noah's favorite).

Hands down the BEST fried chicken sandwich anywhere! I love errands that take me back through, somehow it usually always ends up being around lunch time (ha!) All I can say is yummy, hope you are able to enjoy it one of these days :)
xoxo and Happy Monday!

Mommy Mondays {Things I Love}

Today I just wanted to highlight one of my favorite apps as a mom (and as a photographer)...

I L*O*V*E Instagram!!!!!

It's perfect for those everyday moments that are precious keepsakes that is pretty much the only way that I am going to be able to "freeze" the kids' childhood...even just for a brief moment.I struggled for a long time with feeling like I was missing so much with the kids because I was not lugging my huge professional camera around with us (and I really do not like point and shoots). So I thank God for the iPhone and Instagram :)

as always xoxo and Happy Monday!!!