10-22-04...

10-22-04, the day that changed my life forever. The day that I gave birth to my firstborn, a son.

What is the common theme among all moms? "Where has the time gone?" OR "Where has my baby gone?" So let me start with that question, REALLY WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? Remember when your baby is first born and you feel as though they will be your helpless little baby forever? Then the years start slipping away and your baby is now a toddler, and then your toddler is a little boy....I guess I will be asking myself this question for the rest of my life.....



About my little boy.....he is such a joy, a true joy. He has a tender heart and yet is feisty. He is well behaved and yet a challenge. He loves playing outdoors, and showing off for whoever will watch. He aggravates his sister, and yet protects her. He's a lover, a true lover, who still wants his mommy to "hold him" and "snuggle" on a daily basis. He loves animals and I am sure he will be a hunter. He ADORES his father, and I see so much of Paul in his mannerisms and personality.

My prayers for myself as Pierce's mommy....that I do not get in the way of who my children are meant to be. That I am always more interested in my children's hearts more than my own selfishness. That they can trust me. That Jesus through me will help me love my children unconditionally. Above all, that my children will see Jesus in me, not in words but in the love that only HE can give me for them.

My prayer for Pierce....that he will come to know Christ and love Him more every single year. I'm not here to just get my kids "saved" I want them to know Jesus and live for Him. If that happens the rest doesn't matter.

Happy 5th Birthday Pierce Matthew Bush!!!!!!!!!!!

Boo At The Zoo

Yes, my post will be almost identical to Tracey's ;)

Tonight was our first outing as new zoo members. This 'Boo at the Zoo'thing is HUGE!!! There were TONS of people, but once we got in there, it wasn't too bad. The kids really had a great time and I am very glad we went. Sad to say Paul couldn't be there, he would love it, oh well , maybe next year!!!




My bumble bee and Superman :)

STRONG Superman

Cute

LOOK!!!! It's Superman, Bob the Builder, and a BEE!!!!!

HOLY COW.......It's another Superman and Batman!!!!!!!!!

OH and two Bob's!!!!!!!!

Little man decided to take on this giant slide....how brave.....what else would you expect from Superman though??

Cute Bob.

Look at that tush....

How wonderful...we got to meet Belle......

.....and Snow White :)












Oh and of course, no event is complete without a self portrait :)

Every woman loves a fierce pair of shoes...

CASE IN POINT....

MY KIND OF GIRL :)

Thanks Memaw and Grandpa....

My little boy is soon to be 5 (NUTS) and received a birthday gift in the mail, oh what fun!!! Here's a look at his present from Memaw and Grandpa....thanks so much!! He really loves it, and we look at it daily and point out where everyone we love lives :)




What a big box!!!!

"What is this??"
Cool!!!

Telling me all about it....

Thanks again Memaw and Grandpa :)

Making Friends

My kids have lots of friends. Mainly all my friends kids are their friends, but they don't have any friends in the neighborhood. That's all changed!!! There is now a little girl next door and my kids are LOV-ING it!!!! Everyday, they ask me "can we go play with our friend" It's been interesting watching my kids, when they are playing with her, mommy does not matter!!! It's crazy how fast their peers take priority over mom and dad. SIGH....

Hope and Mackenzie had been playing dolls and Pierce was OVER IT. At this time he decided to go climb a tree, first time he's ever done this. Some of it was just for fun, and I know some of it was just to show off!!!

Getting up there!!!


Not super high, but high enough to make me nervous!!!

We love fall...

Yep, we do love all things fall......pumpkins, changing leaves, cool weather, Harvest Homecoming, apple cider....... So last year when we went to pick pumpkins, it was not so much fun when it was probably 90 degrees.....then this year, it's been raining like mad, so instead of heading into a muddy pumpkin patch we just stopped at a roadside stand. Not as much fun, but the kids still had a good time.......we also went down to the Harvest Homecoming, lots of fun. The kids enjoyed themselves, and loved eating all the "fun" food :) I only got one picture down at H.H., but take a look at our fun today :)



Little man, pointing out all the goods.

Hope loves the "tiny" pumpkins and gourds.

Two he picked out.

So proud :)

Kids havin' fun at the Harvest Homecoming :)

It was a great, fun day...I hope that the weather stays this nice for a long time. HAPPY FALL YA'LL :)

Guess where I'm going????

Right here baby!!!!!

Well, I'm proud to say that after months of hard work, Paul qualified for a trip to Cancun, for himself and a significant other...I'm not sure but I think he's taking me.

Looking at this picture it reminds that it's only because of God great mercy and blessings that we will be able to share something so awesome together!!!