Becca Mae

Madeleine's first trip to the Mcwane Center was very eventful. She touched her first snake, saw the eel being fed, watched the octopus playing with its basket and got scared to death by a mean old turtle. Right after I took the picture on the bottom a turtle swam up and bit a fish right in front of Madeleine. Of course the fish moved fast and the turtle chased it. Madeleine cried and would not go near the fish tanks again. I hope she isn't scarred for life. Maybe she will have forgotten by the next visit. W

September 13 Luke turned 5! Happy birthday Luke! You are growing up so fast. You have really turned out to be such a sweet, fun and smart big boy. I am so glad we became a family. I can't imagine my life without you in it. You know how to make me smile and laugh. I love to hear your jokes and especially love to hear you sing Joy To The World! You are the biggest brother and have alot of responsibility and you carry it well. You are a great role model for your younger siblings. They will be able to look up at you and see the example you set. Keep being the sweet boy you are. I hope this year is your best year yet! Happy Birthday my Lukie!

Saturday ended up being a great day. Auburn finally won and my husband was happy. Even though Alabama lost it was a great game. We had some good friends over for dinner last night. Michelle and I had some good girl talk while the guys watched the kids and he game. We tried on shoes, looked through pics and just did girly stuff. It was great. Caleb and G.G. played all night long and had a great time. Food, wine, friends and a great time. What more could you ask for.

Tonight after I put Madeleine to bed I was playing on the internet and thinking about what all God has done for me. After having a rough first marriage He sent me a wonderful Godly husband. A man who takes care of me and loves me more than I could ever describe. I have 4 beautiful and wonderful kids. My boys are fun and tell me all the time how much they love me and how beautiful I am. My daughter is so sweet and brings me joy everyday. I have a great house and loyal dog. I almost sound like a country song. The Lord has blessed me so much. I don't understand how He can be so faithful when I am so disobedient. I feel more like a rebellious toddler than someone who has been a christian for so long. Am I the only one who feels that way? I was humbled this week by something God revealed about me. I ask Him to show me my weaknesses and when He does I get mad at Him. I know it is only because I see how flawed I am and my flesh doesn't like it. I know sanctification is a life long process and will never be fully achieved on this earth, but I feel like I am further away than when I started. I am hoping that means God is really working in me and I am seeing more and more of my sin. The more I walk in Him the more I see my inadequacies. Sorry for the rambling. I guess I needed to get this out. Basically I am thankful for the journey I am on. Even if it is hard sometimes. He still gives me so many blessings. My family, church and my friends. Alright hopefully I can sleep now.

Okay, for all you Seinfelders you know what the title means. For those of you that don't basically I'm saying AAAAAHHHHGGGGGGG!

Madeleine is teething and teething hard. This little girl is an angel 99.9% of the time, but for the last couple of days it has been a terror. I had forgotten the whole teething process and what it entails. I hate my little girl is hurting and I can't do much. I hate she has been having such a rough couple of days. Hopefully this will end soon, but until then Serenity Now!!!

Tomorrow Madeleine and I are going shopping and having a girls day out. This will be our first one, but not the last. Caleb is in North Carolina with his Mimi so for once the girls out number the boys. I miss having my little man around, but loving this one on one time with Mad. We both may come home with new outfits and a pedicure.