Its asking me for a post title, but I don't have a catchy, clever post title.  So I just left it blank.  This post isn't about my kids, or our sometimes hectic,  rarely boring days.  Its about what's on my HEART.  I am a Christian.  Thank God for that.  I don't consider myself to be a new Christian.  I have always believed in God.   I did not grow in a religious family, I certainly did not go to church every Sunday.  But my wonderful (pretty much) single parent mother, instilled in me at an early age, about our Savior.  I can remember praying (sometimes) as a little girl. 

• Lord, please let me get that BIKE
• Lord, please (oh, pretty please) can I spend the night at her house.
• GOD, I JUST WANT THAT BIKE!

Always with an AMEN and sometimes with an A(w)Men, and rarely with a Thank You.  I was baptized in college at Grace Bible Church, on the corner of North University and Raguet St. I loved the fellowship and well, the dinners they had on Sunday.  The elders were so sweet and they LOVED on me.  The hunger has ALWAYS been there.  It wasn't until the last few years of my life has that hunger turned into a insatiable appetite.  My husband and I, have been through the ringer.  Events have plagued us that have completely tested our marriage and ourselves as individuals.  Some of these events we are still dealing with, and will deal with for years to come.  I never knew the way out.  I always felt like if I had control over any situation (and let's face it, there is NEVER total control) then eventually it would work itself out.  I have been on a journey in the last year or so, REALLY and I mean REALLY working on my heart and my relationship with God.  I still stumble..daily.  I had always wondered if I prayed correctly.  I often thought and looked for that obvious answer.  Really, I did..sometimes I expected a puff of smoke and BAM there is THAT BIKE.  When you hear the saying "The Lord works in mysterious ways.", its because He really does.  I no longer have that voice in my head, but I have His word on my heart.  I still can't quote a verse directly, and there are stories of in the Bible that I don't know (I'm learning).  But, I know that if I pray and listen and love that all the others things I thought I needed as a Christian, I really don't.  I am accepted for who I am.  I am naive, I am so forgetful.  I have tons of confidence on the outside, but on the inside and I am always picking up the pieces.   I am silly.  I say things at the wrong time...I almost always laugh at things I shouldn't.  I could list things all day.  Most importantly though HE LOVES ME.  He made me how He wanted.  I have learned to give Him  Thanks.  I love this journey, and I pray I will always have this hunger.  I long to His face,  and be in His presence.  

YO, Ashtyn!

Ding, Ding, Ding! Weighing in at 16 lbs, with a length of 27 inches:  ASHTYN FAITH ELLISON!  My little chubbers had a great check up! Although she did get some meds for allergies.  She has had a runny nose, a cough, and now wheezing.  Her Dr. did not have any concerns, but this momma did!  Ashtyn has a white bump on her bottom jaw where her tongue connects to her mouth.  It doesn't bother her, at least when I touch it, she doesn't flinch.  Sometimes it feels bigger than the last (i think sometimes that is in my head), but he said it is a gland that is irritated, and will go away.  PHEW!  Next up, I asked about her veggie eating.  This girl is one smart cookie.  She does not like them!  She pushes me hand away and makes a gagging face:

This is with all veggies except for carrots and occasionally sweet potatoes.  He wasn't concerned in that she still drinks her formula and she is getting the nutrients from that.  However my concern was after the formula. He suggested that I make them homemade (yeah right) and he also suggested just to keep trying them.  If any of you have any other suggestions, I am all for it.  She then received her 3 shots, and took them like the champ she is!

After our morning at the Dr., we went to talk to my Dr. about the confirmation of the Essure procedure I had a few months ago.   More info on that later!  Then it was lunch and some other errands with my sweet mom!  I even took a nap in my old house and nothing beats that!

Blogging Take 2

Alright, I am going to make another attempt at this blogging thing.  I had started a blog before Adley was born and in the chaos of life, I did not keep up with it.  Now that our family has grown, I needed a way to share with others what is going on in our lives.  Some of us have not yet stepped into the 21st century and has a FB account.

Alyssa:
She is almost 14 years old!  My head is spinning just writing that!  She is really becoming a young lady.  She is very much interested in those creatures we refer to as BOYS!  Alyssa is doing very well  in school... she is going into the 8th grade next year.  She has had some small bumps in the road but, she stays focused and eventually comes out on top!  Her last report card (4/20/2012), she brought home 6 B's and 1 A.  She plays the viola in her schools orchestra, and she does very well.  This past weekend she was able to go to Schlitterbahn with her group and she had a great time. Her spring concert is coming up and we are really looking forward to it.

Adley:
Where do I begin?  We have one spunky little 2 1/2 year old!  She is quite witty and very smart!  We really try and out smart her sometimes, but it never fails, she catches us.  She loves to be by mommies side ALL DAY LONG.  She loves to talk with her hands, and is very dramatic with them.  She remembers EVERYTHING.  She loves to sing along to KSBJ, and she really loves to watch movies.  She loves to watch the SAME movies over and over, and over (and over) again!  I can recite the lines from all the movies she watches in the car, but I could not tell you what the characters look like! She likes to push the boundaries A LOT!   She has the funniest  look on her face when doing something she isn't supposed to be doing. I will try and capture it someday. Just like with any law breaker, you gotta do the time for the crime.  After her timeout is over, she comes to us and says "I'm so sorry.", with a pouty face. She has brought us lots of laughter.  I often wonder what she will be like when she is older, but I honestly can't picture anything else but a comedian at the moment.

Ashtyn:
My lovely little chunk.  She was such a surprise baby, but such a blessing.  I know why God planned her when he did. She has brought so much happiness into our home.  With the closing of the business during her pregnancy, I truely believe she was sent to us, so I wouldnt go crazy.  I HAD to keep my emotions in check and stay relatively stress free.  She was born September 14, 2011, I was given  "the hurry up" drugs and a few hours later (I pushed for about 20 minutes), she was placed in my arms.  She is beautiful.  Pale skin, dark hair, and dark blue eyes.  I love her thick thighs. They are my so sweet to squeeze. She also has a gorgeous smile.  She loves to cuddle. She also loves to JUMP in her bouncer.  She will jump herself to sleep sometimes. She has a check-up tomorrow (4-24-2012) so I will have a better idea of weight and length.  She is so close to crawling too.  I love watching her try.  She gets frustrated and throws her head down in defeat.  If she could just get her arms going, she will have it!  

Well that's all for now!  Pray I will have more posts in the future!