For my "followers", this post might throw you off; especially my Dad :) It is not what I usually blog about. However, I discovered this a few weeks ago, and I LOVE it! If you have ever used Sp@nx before, you can relate to just how cool their stuff is. Let's face it, two kids later, things are not, where they used to be. I know shocker...... So after my friend Katie told me about the I went to Nordstrom's and bought it. It smooths AND hides those "rolls" in the back! It is a little pricey at $62, but you get what you pay for and it is totally worth it!

The only thing to remember is that if you are like me, you "might" have decided to work out in the New Year, and lose a few pounds, and this does not come with adjustable straps, so when you lose, you will have to go down a size. That is why for now, I have only one...
Happy shopping & "Bra-llelujah"!!

Layla Teresa

Just wanted to update everyone that Layla is home! God is so good!

You can catch up here, here and here on her story!

What a Christmas miracle she is for her proud Mommy -Vanessa, Daddy- Steve &

Big Sister- Isabella!

I wish them a wonderful and blessed "first Christmas" as a family of four!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

Let's Give A Little Jesus.....

Tonight was my churche's Advent by Candlelight dinner.
It is all women, and either you "host" a table, or you are "invited" to one. Dinner is provided and the hostess sets their own table of ten and supplies dessert. I missed last years, so this was my first one. I was invited by my friend Bev, to sit at her table. The table looked beautiful; it was decorated with a silver tree and blue ornaments and decorations. We had beautiful silver accented plates to eat on. We also had ornaments to take home, one silver snowflake and one snowflake with our name on it. After we had dinner, we had a story read to us about CHRISTmas. Then we sang Christmas carols and finished with all of us holding a candle in the dark, singing Silent Night. It was really beautiful! I have to admit, I was a little sad singing the songs. First, I LOVE music and Christmas carols always remind of the reason for the season, the birth of our savior. Also I was thinking of my Mom, I was remembering her singing the same songs, all of my life. I guess that when you spend 34 Christmas's with someone, it is hard to imagine them not there anymore...especially this time of the year!

During the story, this Christmas card was shared with us.... A TRUE reminder of what CHRISTmas is really about!
This Christmas ... Let's Give a Little Jesus, a thoughtful word or deed,
An act of generosity for someone who's in need.
Let's Give a Little Jesus to everyone we meet --
The salesclerk or the server, the person on the street.
Let's Give a Little Jesus, that's what really counts --
Not what's spent or bought, for whom, in what amounts.
Let's give a little Jesus to everyone, large or small...
For Jesus, the Messiah, is the Greatest Gift of All!
Poetry of Lisa Engelhardt

The angel said unto them .... For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11

Trick or Treat Thursday....

The boys and I went to Boo at The Zoo tonight with "Miss Jenny"(my friend and the boys 1st ever babysitter), her niece Sarah and nephew Jake. Dave was at the hockey game with a client, we missed him and he missed a great time! We had so much fun, there were scary tunnels, a funny show with live animals, sliding, rides on the carousel, fireside story time, snack and more..The boys wanted to wait and wear their costumes tomorrow night, so they asked if they could be soccer players? They looked so cute! was a beautiful day and night here and it is supposed to be the trend for the next few days....

Sarah, Jake, Matthew & Michael
So cute....

Passed out :)


A blast from the past....
Last years choice:
Batman & "Baby Batman"
&
Bailey the Dinosaur

We are gearing up for a fun night of Trick or Treating :) For the last week , it has been all about jokes...The boys are constantly saying them, trying to get ready for Halloween night. We even have one on our voice mail....It has been a lot of fun :)

Here are a few of "ours" :

What did the coffee bean say to the other coffee bean?

How you bean?

What did the nacho chip say to the other nacho chip?

Nacho cheese!

What is a mummy's favorite type of music?

Wrap!

What does a skeleton order at a restaurant?

Spare ribs.

What do ghosts serve for dessert?

Ice Scream!

What about you? Do you have any good ones?

We have another busy weekend ahead....Tomorrow there is a Halloween party, and we will trick or treat and have dinner at my friend Natalie's house. Saturday we actually have no soccer games, but are going to see Thomas the Train, plus we will "fall back", gaining an hour of sleep..(YES,we need it), but losing an hour of daylight :( Sunday will be filled with church, scouts, dinner with my dad, and teacher conferences. Hopefully I will have time to post an update :)

I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Halloween with your families...

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Today my best friend Natalie & I decided to take a "fun" trip to the mall.... as we always say: "define fun..." :) After being there for over 4 hours and with 4 kids under the age of 3, we were talking about how tired we were and laughing at the pictures that we took. I even joked about my post being "Tired Thursday", until I was on the way home and was thinking about how even though our trips together might be a little "busy/chaotic" with our kids, just how THANKFUL I am that the triplets are here. They were born at 28 weeks and very premature, and are truly three miracles from God! So even though we were pretty tired today,

I know we are even more thankful..........

Jacob Lee 2lbs 8oz

Sophia Michele 1lbs 11oz

Liana Marie 2lbs

The pictures from another truly blessed day with our precious children!

He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the LORD!Psalms 113:9

Today I am thankful to God for his precious gift to my wonderful friend Lucy her husband George and their daughter Magnolia. They are having a baby, due in April!!! Many of you know Lucy's story and what an incredible person she is! The Lord has blessed her in so many ways, but she has traveled down some very long roads to get where she is now. I am SOO excited for her and her family and will be praying for them ALL the way through their journey to becoming a family of four :)

Congratulations & Love

to

Lucy, George & Magnolia

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

A miracle in the making....


The Proud "Big" Sister-Miss Magnolia



George, Lucy & Magnolia

Lucy & I from our visit in July

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

Thankful Thursday

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:57

Dinner with Uncle Mike & a Piggy Back Ride

A quick slide down & a long walk up :)

Slides are cool!

Whee...

My sweet boy

Michael is eating an apple!!!!

The "perfect" red apple

This sweet face

Apple Picking

Sophia


Liana



Jacob


A generous tooth fairy

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for so much, here are just a few things.....

1. God


2. My wonderful husband


3. My two precious boys


4. My father


5. My brother


6. Having my Mom for 35 years...


7. ASLC &ASLS -Our wonderful church and school


8. All my friends(too many special names to say)


9. My BFF and her 3 precious babies!


10. Our neighbors


11. My father-n-law, mother-n-law, & SMIL


12. My entire family


13. My D.M. Club...very supportive


14. CYC soccer for school


15. My health


16. Fall-I love fall, ALL of it!


17. My new bible study at church

Have a "Thankful Thursday"!