Moving on up!

So my summer break has started and I should be getting better about posting on Lanie's blog more often with lots of adorable pictures of Lanie Beth, but that was just a wonderful dream I had and then I woke up!  Mark and I bought a new house and I have been one busy gal painting as much as I can before we move in.  So far I have finished Lanie's room, our room/bathroom, upstairs hallway, and living room.  My hand feels like it is always holding  paint brush even when there is not one in there!  Mark is going to work on the basement while I am gone this weekend at state Special Olympics and I hope I get to come home to a nice suprise :)  We offically move June 9th and then I have one week to get as much pulled out of boxes as I can so that I can pack our bags for Flordia!!!!!!!!!!!! Our little family of three is so blessed and I can't wait to watch Lanie grow up in this home. So even though I don't have any pictures I will give you the run down of Lanie Bug this week.

• Lanie had her 15 month doctors visit and everything is amazing she even sat still for her blood work and got a "I am Brave" sticker for it
• Lanie has enjoyed LOTS of time with Grandma Amy and Grandpa Danny this week while I have been work on the house.
• Lanie has visited the new house a couple times and loves to run around with all the open space (she is going to love it).
• Lanie is serioulsy loving to dance and jump(almost has the feet off the floor) when ever she hears music.
• Lanie in the past two weeks has quickly moved from baby to toddler and even though it makes me a little sad that the cuddles, rocking, and baby things are quicky fading I am really loving this toddler stage (expect for the tantrums) and all the new adventures to come. 

Mother's Day

Yesterday was a fantastic day.  I got to spend my day exactly how I wanted and I loved every second of it.  Our little family started off the day with church and then home for a quick lunch.  Mark had to go into work because it has been crazy busy for him so Lanie and Mommy took a much needed nap together and loved every second of it.  I know there will come a day when she won't want to take a nap with Mommy, but for now I am going to treasure the small moments and soak in the beauty of a simple Sunday afternoon nap with my baby girl.  After lunch/nap Lanie gave Mommy her Mothers Day present, it was a beautiful wind chime so Lanie and I can sit out side on our new front porch at the new house and listen to the pretty music. The Wades are sooooo very excited to get into our new house it should be anytime still just waiting on a couple things with the inspection and then we can set the close date!!!! After nap we headed to Grandma Amy's to spend the rest of the day with cousins, aunts, and uncles :) We could have not asked for better weather, the sky was a gorgeous blue and the temperature was just right.  We ate yummy food, played a couple games of kick ball, and enjoyed our time together as a family. 

At church I was reminded by one of our worship leaders that this is not only a day to celebrate mothers, but a day to celebrate being a mother.  This week I heard radio shows asking moms what they wanted most on mothers day and most of the replied with answers such as time to themselves, someone to fold the laundry, do the dishes, or to be left alone in peace for 30 minutes.  I got thinking to myself that every mother is different, but I wanted to spend my mothers day with Lanie and celebrate the fact that this amazing little human has given me the privilege to carry the name Mommy. I am constantly admiring other mothers, asking advice, and trying to figure out how to be the best Mom I can be.  I was taught this morning in church that Mary was an amazing example of humble obedience to God and if we continue to rely on him for every adventure in our lives then how could we go wrong! I hope all the mothers out there had a day doing what made them happy :)



Last year on mothers day (sooo little)




Mothers Day 2012



Lanie's first time in a bounce house----Bodie's birthday party on Saturday

Lanie's Dedication

Some time ago Lanie was dedicated at our church with a baby dedication.  It was so wonderful to have both of her grandparents there to share it with us as well as many friends who were having their kids dedicated too :)

Easter .............rewind

So I know Easter was awhile ago ......alright it was a several weeks ago, but I never had the chance to get picutres up.  This was Lanie's second Easter and it was so exciting to watch her actually do stuff this year.  Lanie particpated in many parties, easter egg hunts, and family events.  Even though it was neat to watch her contemplate the plastic eggs and begg for candy every second the thing I am most looking forward to is her really understanding what Easter is all about.  I am head over heels in love with our childrens minsistry at our church and how the partner with parents to bring a child up in faith.  Lanie has so many people who love her and I can't wait for her to grasp the love of Christ.  On to some pictures of my little bug :)


Daycare party bag



Egg Hunt at Aunt Gena's



Easter morning




Easter Day