Just To Remember...

Last night before I went to bed I began to look through pictures of the kids when we lived in Zambia. 

I guess that I needed that moment to realize how fast they really are growing and how far we all have come. I am guilty of participating in the "Mom Olympics" and trying to compete in every event and failing miserably at almost all of them and realizing that I just need to succeed at loving my kids, nurturing them, and most importantly striving to grow them in Jesus Christ.

So I had to stop and walk down memory lane to appreciate them a little bit more. 

Life gets crazy and we get so bogged down with grocery lists, errands, events, and such that we forget to sit and look at them..smell them..listen to them..and hold them tight. 

I needed to reset my Mama mindset...give God thanks and praise for many things in their life and mine. Now, I need to capture these moments again like I did so well in Zambia and cherish them and praise the Lord everyday for every moment that I have with these beautiful gifts before they take flight on their own one day!

Lauren at 2 years of age...when she climbed in the sink to help with the dishes!

Easton holding a bunny for the first time...his love of animals began at an early age.

My little Lily...making me smile and laugh even today as she read Lauren a story with animated voices!

Sweet Easton has watched over Lauren and loved her so gently since she was a baby. Today he held her as she was scared and afraid.

My precious girls

I can't believe how time has passed....may I never forget to cherish these days.