No words...

These are the moments that get me all choked up inside.  The Lord is drawing these boys together like magnets.  In response to my prayers?  Maybe.  In the Lord's grace?  Definitely.  Praise His name.

I love these kids.

Let's Hear it for Moments

Lurve...

Remember this bag that I wrote about in December?  Apparently, It was not sufficient enough hint for the hubs to purchase it for me...also it was $500 that probably had something to do with it.  It is 5 months later and I still DREAM about this particular bag.  Well, the other day I was doing some online shopping and the stars A L I G N E D.  I was just about to purchase a used one on Craigslist for $175, but I needed to ask my friend Betsy if it wolud be ok if we had exact matching bags (if your wondering she said she would be honored or something like that).  So I text her, she tells me she is just about to walk into da club and she will come up to my office (coincidence, I think not).  Then it happened....Diaper Bag MIRACLE.  She had just gotten a text about a Kate Spade super secret sale (in the form of an email to likely thousands of people).  We pull it up and MY bag pulls up for $189, but it is even better than the one I was in love with.  Here is is....it is perfect for me.  I called Mike he said YES and 5 days later here it is.

Coral and Khaki with a Navy inside.

Kels modeling my new purchase in my office, where the MIRACLE occurred.

I took this to eat last night and fit two sippy cups without spilling, a binder, toys, diapers and I even think my bible was in there.  I LOVE it.  I am completely hands free.  This is a life changer.

Lets Hear it for MIRACLES

T looks like T...

People usually comment that Track looks more like his mama than Graham did.  Ill take any resemblance I can get.  Honestly, because to me both babies look like their daddy.  Also, I look at them and think...I'm not THAT cute. 

I mean really these kids are adorable (so says their mama).

What do you think?

Lets Hear it for the Tracksters

Happy Birthday Puppy...

Landry- Your life has drastically changed from the days of sleeping on the couch, long walks, getting kissed ON the face - just being petted in general, treats, organic dog food, dog parks, fancy collars, traveling IN the truck, etc...  You turned 6 years a few days ago and you have been officially sequestered into a tiny section of the kitchen that holds your bed, you haven't had a bath in about 8 months, the kids climb on you, someone is constantly telling you "BED", most the time we cant find your collar and tags, long walks happen once in a blue moon and you are so out of shape you lay down and it takes two adults to goad you into finishing strong,  you have been down graded to a "more inexpensive" "cheaper" dog food and sometimes I remember your heart worm medication. 

However - we Mike STILL loves you and the boys really LOVE you.  I would like to say that I will vow to take better care of you this next year, but likely you will come last again in the Hummel family line up.  Sorry in advance, but I really will try and prioritize your heart worm meds and you are still pretty -that's something, right?!?

Who decided owning a Great Dane with tiny babies and a 1500 sq ft house was a good idea.  Mike?

Lets Hear it for Landry

Red Stamp...

This app is AMAZING.

Lets Hear it for Red Stamp

Bye Bye Bassinet...

Time to put my favorite piece of baby furniture away....until next time bassinet. 

 I really do love you.  Thank you for holding my tiny babies safely and for looking so darn cute.  Don't get me wrong, you are kind of dangerous, which is why they don't sell you anymore, but I trust you - remember that - I believe in you.  I am packing you away with your friends, jungle bouncy seat and jungle play mat - try not to get annoyed...it will be hard.  Hopefully we will come get you sooner than later and I am sorry in advance for the heat in the garage.  It will be a hot (blazing) summer, just put your head down and power through - no chipping or pealing and no animal inhabitants, please.  So until next time....I bid you farewell (like Sound of Music - right?).

  

This guy doesn't seem old enough for a big bed (bigger crib), but he is standing and cruising like crazy and Mike and I (Mike more than me) are terrified he is going to flip over the rail.  I already miss having a tiny baby in the house - jeez.  People say it all the time...but really time flys.  It seems like I was just pregnant, which I guess I was...I digress.  Each stage seems to get better, but I need to figure out a way to enjoy these times EVEN more.  Maybe I should quit my job (j/k kels - well maybe).  Who knows the key to maximizing enjoyment during this season?  Please leave me a comment.

Also, to those of you who feel inclined to ask, "you're done, right?" (which is not really a question, by the way) - NO WE ARE NOT DONE (Lord willing).  In this house children are a blessing and we think we can handle and would like more.  If you only want two, great - but don't  impose your magic number on me by making me feel like my children are going to be terrible and drive me crazy any minute.  Not a burden, BLESSING.  BOOYA 

Lets Hear it for Time

From the garden...

Does anyone know when Tomatoes turn red?  Did I buy Tomatillo?...they have been just like this for a month or so.  They are super firm, so I am guessing they just arent done yet..  We succeeded in planting agarden and actually growing some stuff, but I gave know idea when to "harvest" it.  Sometimes I wonder to myself...why don't I know more stuff?

The first thing we have actually eaten out of our garden...Parsley.  It is likely the easiest thing to grow and definately a very small part of any meal.  We are a long way from sustainable living over here.

Let's Hear it for "Trying"