Pre-School Graduation {Class of 2013-2014}

One of the best things that we did for Annabelle {ever} was put her in preschool this past year. She spent three years of her life with the *BEST* babysitter she could ever have. What a huge blessing Andrea is/was to us with AB. But being a Kindergarten teacher, I knew that the best thing for her, socially, especially was put her in preschool before Kindergarten. So that's just what we did. She attended Hope Rising preschool. I feel like God put this place on my heart at the exact right moment, because we almost put her somewhere else. This is a Christ-centered school. She had music class, computer, and a good academic start. So blessed by this program.

So you can imagine my sadness when graduation came around. It just came so fast. She spent an entire year, the first semester just three days a week, and then the second semester every day, at this wonderful school. Graduation was just perfect. So sweet and well put together - just like the other programs they put together this year. 

Annabelle and Max Delgado. Max's mom and I were pregnant at the same time and they were due a day apart.

Sweet friends made this year - Oliva, AB, Bri, Anika, Sophie, Max and Zachary

AB and Zachary (and Z's little brother)

Bri, Emma and AB

AB and sweet Jovie. AB loved this sweet girl. She wanted to named Zoe, Jovie! 

The two BEST Preschool teachers anyone could ask for. Mrs. Kris and Mrs. Laura

Love this sweet boy! AB talked about Chase all the time...and if I played my cards right I may just get this sweet boy in my kindergarten class this coming year.

Walking across stage and receiving her diploma from Mrs. charlotte. 

AB and her music teacher, Mrs. Alice

The WONDERFUL director, Mrs. Charlotte

Sweet Sisters at Graduation

Yes, sweet memories made this year. So blessed by this sweet school, all the friends made and teachers that were positive influences. Thanking God for bringing Hope Rising to us just when we needed it.

4 Months Old {Zoe Grace}

Oh my goodness!! Four months old!! How sweet you are Zo Zo.

I'm telling you, nothing but smiles and pure joy from you Zoe. You absolutely light up a room and bring happiness anytime you smile. It's simply infectious.

You're still a champion eater! You can out eat your big sister who takes just a little bit more than you! Did I mention at your four month appointment, you were 15 pounds. Your two year old sister weighs only 10 lbs more than you! Oh, that cracks me up! I've never had such a chunky baby before - love it!

I've been been super impressed with how you're able to sit up and hold your head up like a big girl. Something tells me your going to be the active one. You insist on sitting yourself up even when you're lying down. You just want to get up and go! I'm anxious to see how those chubby thighs will allow you to move around!

What a wonderful Mother's Day I had this year with sweet you! I can't believe I'm a mommy to three sweet little girls! You've just completed us. Oh, how you're a perfect mixture of your two big sisters. Sweet, sassy, laid back, and a little head strong (you get that form Landree!).

I love you my sweet Zoe Grace. Thank you for bringing so much joy to our lives! I can't get enough of you and your sweet smile. 

Love you bunches,

Mommy

Rosa's

When the Gooch girls come into town, we've made it sort of an informal tradition to take the big girls to Rosa's.

Nothing fancy about it. But we always manage to go and have the girls do something funny or embarrassing and we've made our own sweet little memories.

Love having these sweet girls grow up together to be good friends, just like their Mama is to me.

Can't wait for our next Rosa's adventure.

Three Months Old {Zoe Grace}

Zoe,

Happy three months!!

Oh my goodness gracious! How much more fun can a three month old get?? Seriously. You are nothing but fun and delightful. You always have a smile on your face. I could stare at you and your sweet face all day.

You are still the world's best sleeper! I'm so thankful that you and your big sisters have all been amazing snoozers. I've said it once, I'll say it again, you guys all come by it honestly.

Sleep away, sweet angel!

Seriously though, Z, your sweet face is almost too much to handle. You're an absolute joy to be around and Mommy and Daddy can't get enough of your absolutely magnetic personality. So, so happy.

You've definitely made this parenting a third child thing, super easy!! You go with the flow, cry minimally and make everyone smile. You were sent to us to make our lives even better than they already were! God is so good.

Three months has brought so many smiles, coos, "conversations," chubby thighs and cheeks and some of the best snuggles I've ever had! I love you sweet, Zoe Grace. Thank you for making our family that much more amazing and being the best baby ever. Seriously. I think you could go down in history as the best baby ever!!!!

Love you, sweet angel!!

-Mommy

Easter {2014}

Since our family is growing (at a rapid rate, lately), we usually have to find a different day to spend the holidays with our cousins. This is totally fine by me, that way the girls get double the fun for each holiday. 

Saturday, before Easter, we had an egg hunt and Easter lunch at Anna Star's house. All the cousins were there and all the girls had matching dresses. It was too cute!

We couldn't stay in those dresse for long, of course. Playing had to be done! So they all changed to play and hunt eggs. 

Even Sweet Z got a change and then cuddles from Bubba. 

Ready for the hunt!!!

So much fun watching these sweet kiddos hunt eggs. 

Landree was over it, but was having fun playing with Daddy instead. 

The next day at church the girls had Easter pics with all the BFFs. So sweet! Love these sweet babies and their parents so much!

Thankful for the ultimate sacrifice and the price that was paid on my behalf. So completely undeserving of such a sacrifice. Thankful for the grace that's extended to me. Thankful that my many sins can be washed clean through repentance and His grace. Thankful to be entrusted with these sweet girls here on earth. Thank you, Jesus. 

Two Months Old {Zoe Grace}

Happy Two Months Old to my Sweet Chunky Monkey!!

Zoe,

Like with your sisters, these last two months has flown by. You're doing all sorts of things that just amaze me! Most of all, your appetite is crazy! I'm amazed by how big you're getting. I can't get over your sweet, plumpy self!

This last month has brought on smiles. Lots and lots of smiles. Daddy and I can't get enough of these!

Along with those smiles comes a lot of sweet "conversations" between us, as well. You're already a talker. Your biggest sister was this way, too. And man, she's STILL a talker. That's ok, wouldn't trade it for the world. 

You're still a champion sleeper. Just like your sisters. You nap great and sleep through the night! Thank you for that, sweet love. This working mama couldn't handle no sleep.

As wonderful as two months is, I'm a little saddened you've lost your "newborn" look. Don't get me wrong, you're such a beautiful baby and just keep getting more and more beautiful. But there's just something about a newborn that you never want to let go of. But man, have I soaked up as much sweet, cuddle time with you as possible. You and I cuddle a lot. Still. I feel like every spare moment (which isn't very often) is spent cuddling up with you.

Especially because a couple of days after you turned two months, mama had to go back to work. Yes, yes. Sad day. But you transitioned so well to Miss Andrea's. Not that I expected anything less. You're a very easy going baby. Not to mention, Miss Andrea's house has been a home a way from home for you and your sisters. So, you fit right in just like them.

Oh, how I just eat you up right now. I love your chubby, kissable cheeks. And believe me, they get kissed - a lot. You have the sweetest little demeanor. So thankful for that!

I am not the only one who finds you irrestible. Most people who meet you do. And especially your Daddy. My goodness, he's a smitten kitten over you. But I didn't expect anything less, he's that way with your sisters, as well. There's just something about Daddy and all of his girls!

Zo Zo you light up my world. My sweet, beautiful and precious surprise blessing. I am constantly in awe that you are here and you are mine. I am so thankful to God for blessing me with another sweet baby and I'm so glad that baby was you. You are a perfect addition to our little family and we are all so in love with you.

Happy two months, precious baby. You are just perfect. Love, love you!

Love,

Mommy

A Party Here, A Party There...

I have to admit I'm really disappointed in myself. I used to throw some crazy awesome birthday parties, but since being a mama of three I seem to have lost that a little bit. The timing of Landree's birthday this year was just a little hard to plan a big birthday. Having Zoe threw me off a little bit but we still made her birthday special.

Her first party was a small family birthday. Her birthday was into parts the first part of the day with Bebe, Poppa and GG and the second part with Nana uncle Dustin and Alice and her cousins.

Nana made her a birthday cake. This was exciting because last year she couldn't have cake. This year she was able to eat just a little bit. I think it appears she enjoyed it.

I mean, licking the plate and all!!! Awesome. 

Her next party was a family party with her cousins Carter, Abbey and Stetson and Anna Star's house after the Easter Egg Hunt.

Yeah...this girl, too cool for school.

LC then had ANOTHER birthday party with friends. Our sweet friends came over for an evening of fellowship to celebrate this sweet girl and how far she's come in her two years of life. For whatever reason, I'm unable to find pictures that I know I took that night. So, you'll just have to take my word for it, that this girl, although I didn't get to do my usually one BIG party extravaganza, she was spoiled times three!!

Thanks for everyone who was a part of it, and made her day(s) special!