Life Is Good

Before visiting Santa, they were so excited. Not so excited to be by him though!

With their favorite person ever....Papa!

They are so excited for Santa to visit!

The kids saw photos of when they were bundled up in blankets as babies and wanted me to replicate it now!

Thanks to my wonderful friend, Sue, the kids were this for Halloween!

My fabulous friends get together for my birthday!

Playing dress up with their very good friend, Madison!

My good friend, Jessica, and I after finishing our first ever 1/2 marathon....more to come!

Our Halloween pumpkins!

Awww....sweet kiddos!

At the pool with our favorite cousins!

My little handsome man!

Karly in all her laughter!

Typical day for Anna...a baby in tow!

Kids on my friends boat, they had such a great time!

Summer fun, love these moments!

As we enter the Christmas holiday I reflect on the past 10 months. What a different direction our lives have gone. I have to say I am happier now than I have been in a very long time. I became a Christian and have become such a stronger woman, not only because I had to but because I wanted to. I have strengthened my girlfriend and family relationships which is so important to me.

The kids have done AMAZING! They have such a good relationship with their dad and look forward to seeing him any chance they get. The kids continue to surprise me with their wit and humor daily.

Karly is my little helper. Always by my side helping fold laundry, do dishes, and/or cook. She has an opinion about everything...she's quite the thinker and funny as can be!!! She also gives me my most struggles with discipline...she's always testing the line.

Nate is such a boy but can also be very lovey. He LOVES to watch TV and would all day if I let him. When he's not watching the tube he's usually pestering his sisters. Nate is interested in how things work and if given the chance will take most items apart. Currently, he's into shooting things with his pretend gun.

Anna is Anna. And for those of you that know her, that is exactly right. She loves her babies and is the best mommy to them. Very kind hearted. She's very observant of people's behavior. She's my easiest out of the three for discipline but not so much on sleeping. She would much rather be in my bed than her own.

This stage the kids are in is so much fun. I love watching them play and listening to their conversations...I marvel at their imaginations. They are always full of questions...very inquisitive...like their mother! :)

Enjoy the photos, I will make a New Year's resolution to update this more often. Merry Christmas to you and your family and have a very safe, happy, and healthy 2011 Year.

We're 3

Nate on his big boy bike. He'll need to grow into it a little bit.

Anna on her bike. She rarely rides it, would rather walk around with her helmet and her water bottle.

Karly loves her bike. She took right off and loves to ride it any chance she can get.

Papa at the end of the week...very tired! He worked hard on the house and ran around with the kids.

Kids before having professional photos done, they did such a great job. Sat still and did what Tieraney asked of them.

Outside after the party, as you can see, the balloons were a hit!

The kids inside with Teagan before opening gifts.

My little tribe. Can you see Karly's personality here?

The kids really do play very well together. Not to say there aren't fights but very few and far between. I hope they continue to always be this close.

We had such a great 3rd birthday party! Beautiful weather and wonderful friends/family. The kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The kids received some very nice gifts. Getting their bikes they've been asking for since Christmas.

Meme and Papa were here all week getting the house ready for the celebration. As you can see by one of the photos, exhaustion usually sets in for mom and dad by the end of the week! hehehe They'll be back the end of May to watch the kids while I go on my annual girls trip; Mexico this year...yeah!!!

Kids are doing great as usual. I was thinking today, I'm still waiting for the "terrible 2s" to kick in. Some people say 3 is when it hits. I guess we'll see!

Enjoy the photos, I hope their smiles are as infectious for you as they are for me!

Almost 3

Waiting to be seated at Hickory Park.

Do you think I could send this to Pringles for advertisement?

The girls and their Meme

RIP Apollo, we miss you!

The kids during their visit from Auntie Michelle and Auntie Jen.

Nate going through his eggs.

Anna trying to find her "money, money"

Karly has such a sweet tooth like her mommy.

Nathan sat his basket down and brought the eggs to it.

Anna and Karly finding eggs. They were so concerned that the Easter bunny didn't stay to see them.

Sorry it's been awhile since I've posted. I plan to do more, I promise!

The kids will be 3 next week and it doesn't seem possible. Some times it's hard to remember them as babies. This morning I looked back at all the previous postings and had some wonderful flashbacks.

As most of you know Travis and I have gotten a divorce. For now the kids are handling the situation like superstars. They love going to daddy's place. Travis and I have a good relationship going which is the best for the kids. We try to keep them on a consistent schedule as far as visitation. I was hoping for a different outcome but it didn't work out. I guess all things happen for a reason, still trying to figure out the reason for this. But, the kids keep me going and each day is getting easier. The nights when the kids go to bed or the days I am without them are my toughest, but I will conquer....GUARANTEED!

So, now to the kids....Man are they fun!!!! I am loving this age, so pure and full of innocence...okay, not completely but for the most part.

Karly continues to be the spit fire. Very talkative and funny. Her personality is very outgoing. She jokes a lot and can be sarcastic at times...watch out! She's the one in the corner the most, I think Anna and Nate are already learning from her mistakes! haha

Nathan continues to be such a boy. It's amazing what that different chromosome can do. He's my little man and loves to cuddle with me any chance he can get. Since he was born he's been my best eater and sleeper and continues to be to this day.

Anna is still my tiniest of the three. Very soft hearted, kind, and caring. She loves her babies...very motherly. Takes after her momma. Of the three she is completely potty trained (even at night). Karly and Nate are except at night. Hoping to conquer that feat next week. It will mean letting them get out of bed at night to go the bathroom, not sure I'm ready for that or not!

I'm still working the weekend shift in the ER. Every Saturday/Sunday and have started picking up one day during the week (depends on when I can catch an 8 hour open shift). My friends have been amazing through the past several months, not sure what'd I do without them. And of course, mom and dad are my rock. Wishing we lived closer but at this time cannot be. I am still able to get out of the house and have some me time which is so important right now.

We are sooooooooooo looking forward to spring and summer. So much to explore outside! Hoping this finds you doing well, enjoy the photos and I will post more after their birthday next week.