Wordless Wednesday

Sweet Cole

"I believe that God send you into my life to give me something to fight for, to show me there is love in this world, to give me joy.  All the proof in God I need is in you.  You are a gift from the heavens."

 

 

My Dear Cole, You do bring us such amazing joy.  I am so proud of you and the boy you are growing up to be.  May you never lose your love for God and your love for others.  May you always know you are cherished and adored by your Daddy, Lily and I.  You make this world a better place every day and I am so very thankful to have you in my life.  

Valentine's Day

 We made homemade Valentine's this year.  Crayons and coloring sheets and little cards.  It was so much fun to do something that they both could help with.

 

 Lily Kate and her best school buddy, Khaliel.

 

Showing one another their Valentines.

 

 

I love Valentine's Day.  I know it is so silly but I can't help it.  This year I decorated the kitchen and living room in hearts and pink and red and had lots of goodies waiting for the kids when they woke up.  But, the most fun thing we did this year was their Valentine's Day parties at school.  Hanging out in Cole's class, with a bunch of 4-5 year old boys, is so totally funny!  They tell the silliest jokes and laugh at everything and talk all at once.  Oh, I wish we could always be so happy!  I loved spending that time with Cole, eating pizza and playing games.  When I felt like I had spent enough time with Cole I headed to Lily's class.  It was a much tamer group of kids who had no idea what the big deal was!  It was cute in its own way and it was sweet to see Lily playing with her friends as well.  I love where they go to school....love their teachers and all that they put into every day.  I am so glad that I was able to share this time with the kids.  I hope they always want me to sit by them and their friends during parties (I can dream right?!).

Fatherly Love

"Promise me you will always remember that you're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think."

---Christopher Robin

 

Sweet Lily Kate - You have your Daddy wrapped around your little finger so tight I think, at times, it takes his breath away.  I hope you always know that he is in your corner, cheering you on, watching you take on the world one second at a time.  There is nothing he would not do for you!

One Of A Kind Superbowl Party

Yep folks, this is how the Searcy family enjoyed the Super bowl this year.  Snuggled up in a fort until with lots of snacks!

A New Start

For the few people that read this blog you may have noticed that I have not been posting as often.  And, for now, that is probably how it will be.  Rhonald and I have done a lot of talking recently about our family and the goals that we have.  We are spending a lot less time with the TV or computer on and a lot more time playing and making memories.  I have tried to capture big and important things on camera but for now I am trying to live the memories along with everyone else.  As Cole turned 5 we began realizing all to certainly that these 2 babies will only be this small for a second.  I realize more and more that I cherish this blog and the memories it is keeping record of but I also realize that I want to make the memories now and record them when there is "extra time."  We have joined a community group at our church (finally) and are learning and growing in the Lord.  We are turning up the music and having dance parties and bubble baths and many more meals together around the dinner table.  Rhonald and I have noticed that when our moods are focused and peaceful (especially mine since I am home more) then our whole house is more peaceful and focused.  The kids are playing well together and really becoming friends.  Don't get me wrong....we all still need our quiet hour alone in the afternoon but even that is something we look forward to daily.  We are simply seeking what we feel God wants from us right now and that in itself is a real adventure for us.  Life is exciting...life with 2 little kids is wonderful and fun and we truly can't wait to see what this year has in store for us!

So Proud!

Guess who is learning to pee and poop in the potty????  THIS GIRL!!!!!