February 21

So much has happened in the last couple weeks and i have been trying to keep up with journaling and writing and scrapping. It takes time but here are a few memories caught on camera.

Natalee was in her first play. It was so cute and i must admit I smiled everytime she came on stage. She asked after the long week of rehearsals and then her first performance...."Do i have to do this again next year?" I answered only if she wanted to and after a moment she replied, "good, I 'll have to think about it, It might not be my favorite thing." It was cute and I was impressed with her sense of forethought, she didn't totally give it up but realized she needed to think about it.



Next came Natalee's 6th birthday. I can only say, Princess, tea, girls, food and fun. David had a great time putting it on for her and I had a great time preparing it. I must admit I am a bit disappointed in myself for not getting pictures of David and the girls.



Next Alex's baptism...words cannot express the joy this mother felt as her son entered the waters for baptism. I know he is only 8 but I also know he felt something special about this day and it is one that he will always remember. How can you not when you are surrounded by so many family and friends who love you.

Flowers for me!

I'm speechless! For those of you who know me, that doesn't happen to often. I just got off the phone with my husband and they aren't from him- he doesn't even know. He asked if they came from my other boyfriend. Whatever! Like I would admit it if they did. But the card gives me a clue "Lili, we think you're great Love all of..US"! So I know it is from a group of people, a family---friends I would assume. So I am blogging, in hopes that whoever they are from knows how much I absolutely love them and appreciate them. (Their friendship and the flowers) They are beautiful! And just so you can see the beauty you have brought into my life and my heart I am including a photo of them. I must admit I love the surprise...its the anonymity I can't stand. I want to embrace whoever it is and let them know that they are an answer to my prayers. Just the other day i was praying, very sincerely that someone would do something for me that was out of the ordinary and not expected. Something I didn't have to ask or hint at. (I was thinking along the lines of housework) but I will take these flowers in answer to my prayers and recognize that there are people out there who are inspired. (who are angels) Thank you for the reminder that while life gets chaotic, there is beauty all around, if we just take a moment to look for it.

My little nephew and his cheesy grin

What a cutie! He sees the light on the camera and flashes the cutest grins. Isn't it so precious.

Natalee my drama queen

At Alex's family birthday party I have a feeling Natalee was not getting the attention she needed so when there was a minute of breathing room Aunt Bonnie began to teach her about Improv--yeah I bet you want to know what she does when asked to improv me (her mom). Anyway, after a few minutes of that Aunt Bonnie got the camera and Natalee was good and ready to have a photo shoot. So Aunt Bonnie just snapped away. I must say. I can't help but Smile when I look at these pictures.

Alexander David Grover

I have posted a lot about Alex as of late but hey its been a celebration of his birth which is pretty significant. I can't help but smile at the thought of my sweet boy and how much joy he brings to my life. What was even more fun was to see how much his friends find joy in him too. Here are pictures of our parties. Enjoy.