Laurie's Life

Why is this sweet little girl smiling so big? She feels rested because she slept till 8:15 a.m. Her window is TACKY TACKY, but it is dark and THAT was the answer to later sleeping!!!!!!!!!!! She is sleeping later and later each day with this contraption I hung up. Today was the day that I was due with Sarah Kate back in 2008. She came four days late.

My sweet friend, Hillary, made these outfits for the girls. I love them and they have gotten so many compliments on them today! These pictures are not the best, but it is hard to get both of them to look at me and show off their outfits all at the same time. Hillary made the bows too! I am crazy about them too! I am so blessed to have so many talented, smart friends. Speaking of smart, talented women........................ I have been a part of a group this summer that meets and listens to a testimony and then watches a Beth Moore video. I cannot explain to you what a blessing it has been! We hear the testimony of a church member each week. I love hearing what God has done in these wonderful women's lives. I think it has brought our church body closer together. This is one of the best things I have ever been a part of. Each testimony has been different and given by women of all different ages. I appreciate their courage to share. I look forward to hearing more stories...

I don't really know if I should be concerned about Emily or proud. I few months ago, she began spending LOTS of time drawing girls on paper and letting them have conversations with each other. When I say lots of time, I mean three hours a day! She sits at the table drawing the girls and cats and I hear thing like this, "Hi Sweetie! You look sooooo cute!" Another girl she draws:"oh thank you, I got a new dress." "Oh, I NEVER get a new dress." "That okay Sweetie you look pretty." "See my new cat." Ohhhh she's really cute." "Yes, I know." Each girl she draws has their own voice. This is what entertains Emily. What can I say? Sarah Kate has a new stunt she likes to pull! She will eat almost anything. She has always been a great eater, but when there is something she does not like or she gets full, she says, "it's hot." She knows that I often tell her, "don't eat that yet, It's hot....

Have you had one of these candy bars?????? You need too! This is one of the best things I have ever tasted. They just need to make them bigger. We made a Walmart run this morning. I usually go to WM when the girls are in school. When I have Emily with me, we come home with lots of extra items that I normally do not buy. She got some cherry Pop Tarts this morning. Sarah Kate was being silly for the camera when I put her down for her nap. Sarah Kate's room is slowly coming together. I made this bow holder for her a couple of months ago. I picked this table up at an antique shop in South Arkansas. It cost me $10!!!!!!!!!! I was thrilled to death! I painted it this lime green. I LOVE doing things like this! I took the other lamp back, because I thought it was just too busy looking. Here is her new rug. I painted these pictures last week. This is her curtain fabric and trim. The giraffe print will go on her chair.

I grew up in South Arkansas, also known as L.A.-Lower Arkansas. I took the girls there last week to visit my parents. We had a WONDERFUL and relaxing time. Friday morning we went to a local park. The girls loved the merry-go -round. Saturday Morning Daddy took Emily fishing. My Dad has taken me fishing many times in my life. I LOVE to fish!!! I am glad Emily can enjoy this sport with her Daddy and Granddaddy. We fished at White Oak State Park. It is a great place to visit. My Daddy caught a little fish. The girls with Meme after church.

We got some bar stools last week and I am enjoying them. Steve is not enjoying them yet because I put them together. He is afraid they may crumble at any moment. He is not far from the truth. He is scared to sit in them until he tightens everything. This a a smart move on his part. We had some little stools that made us feel like we were eating on the floor. We had to hold our arms up to reach anything. They were not ideal at all. Sarah Kate will be two three weeks from today. I could just cry my eyes out because I feel like she will no longer be a baby. I LOVE babies and would LOVE to have another, but as I always say," I am too old and too tired to have another baby." In an attempt to cheer me up from my sadness(haha), we are giving Sarah Kate a big girl room. We are having her room painted yellow and decorating the rest in pink, blue and yellow. I am keeping her in that crib until she is THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Emily's sleep troubles began when we moved her ou...

Steve took Emily fishing Saturday morning. She had the best time fishing with her Daddy. She caught her first fish! Steve said she also spent a bunch of time gathering flowers.

Emily got these gardening gloves a couple of weeks ago. She immediately started using them as "princess mittens." That is what she calls them. Sarah Kate put this princess skirt on and pulled it up very high. Bless her heart! Sarah Kate was watching an airplane.

Thursday afternoon, I had several errands to run with the girls. We got a late start because I was waiting for Sarah Kate to wake up from her nap. We did not leave the house until about 4:30, so it put us in a lot of work traffic. After our first stop, I needed to take a left out of the parking lot onto a very busy four lane road. I said Emily, "Let's pray that the Lord will clear the way for me to turn out of here." Emily replied,"God better obey us!" I said," Emily, God doesn't obey US, we are to obey him!" She said. "oh." She made me think. I have never thought the phrase, "God better obey me." but I know I have thought in that manner. I sometimes pray wanting God to do what I want, when I want it, that sort of selfish prayer. God sees the big picture. I don't see things with God's perspective like I should. God is working all things for my good and His glory. I need to pray more for God's will. It ...

Happy 34th Birthday to Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you so much! Thank you for being soooooo good to us! It is rainy and stormy today,but you always bring us sunshine! A Happy Birthday wish to another ray of sunlight in my life......Kelly E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The girls did a little painting today. Makes me proud since I was an elementary art teacher for twelve years. Sarah Kate was telling Emily what she had painted. I always check on the girls right before I get in the bed. This is how I found SK last night. I think I have found the two best drinks in all the world! A Peach milkshake from Chick-fil-a. and A mocha Frappe from McDonald's. PURE BLISS! I can't even speak when I partake of them because they are soooooo good. You have got to try these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so blessed to have had my Mother here visiting the past few Mother's Days. We have had the best time shopping/looking this weekend. I am thankful to have a mama who is funny and a lot of fun to be around. My mother would be chawed for people to see her in these house shoes. She said to not get her feet in the picture. She was just trying to get comfortable after church. Steve has been so kind this weekend to give me a break from cooking. He grilled hamburgers last night and cooked roast for us today. Kelly, Scott and Harper joined us for dinner. I think things taste better when you are not the one who cooked them. He also cleaned up the kitchen. Can't beat that! The preschool choir sang this morning, under Kelly's leadership. They did great! This week at preschool is "bring your bike to school." This caused panic for me because Emily did not have a bicycle. She has a little plastic three wheeled riding toy that is on it's last wheel. I know ...

Steve spent over an hour paying bills on Sunday afternoon. He said, "most all these bills are medical. We have more medical bills then anyone I know." This come out of my mouth, "well, since the weather is warmer, my goal is that we won't have any more Dr visits till October. It can happen." Who find themselves driving to the Dr yesterday?????????????? Me! I had to take Emily because she had 103.2 temperature. She had also been doubled over in stomach pain. These stomach episodes would last about ten minutes and then she seemed fine. The Dr gave her a good exam and asked if she had said anything about her throat. She has not mentioned her throat! He wanted me to come look at it. IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He diagnosed her with Coxsackie Viral infection and Hepangina blisters. I asked him to write it down for me. Never heard of such. I looked on the internet last night and I think she has Hand Foot and Mouth disease. He just said it in a very ...