Summer-like Days

Feeling good since my last post. It's been a couple weeks, but I've been taking some time to enjoy life. I know it sounds cliche. I chose life & made the conscious decision to not live in fear. I'm truly soaking in all the good moments each day. Remembering everything I have to be grateful for.

The weather in Wisconsin has been amazing! We've been pretty spoiled actually. It's be in the 80's a few times in the last week. I love it. I hate to admit I'm bummed it's going to be 64 on Saturday. Crimmy and the family are coming for the weekend. I can't wait to unpack, organize, and decorate with her. Kylie's pretty anxious to play with the girls, too.  

It's felt good to keep the tv off and spend more time outside. We've fallen in love with our new neighborhood. Going on multiple walks a day and running around in the back yard. Kylie May got a new bike! She loves it and is already pretty good at riding it. 

After Easter, we're all going on a family vacation to visit Emily in Jacksonville! We can't wait. It will be a nice time away from work and responsibilities. Two vans, six adults, four kids on a twenty hour drive! Should be tons of fun. (I'm not being sarcastic.)

My thoughts about Layla are constant. I know that won't change. I don't talk about her much to anyone but family. I still miss her. I think of her the most when we're having fun as a family. I want her here with us.

I have another post that I'm hoping to finish soon. Here are some pics of our fun "Summer-like Days". (As you can tell, Bryan is typically working while I'm home playing with Kylie.)

She had to ride her new bike right when we got home from dance class!

I love her hair this long, but it's time for a summer hair cut!

A bight & sunny afternoon picnic.

Gorgeous sunrise on my way to church on Sunday.

The beauty always reminds me that we serve a big God who does big things!