Our little princess turns 4 today!

4 years ago today changed our lives like we never thought they could be changed. Kylynn Joy joined us at 12:28 am. We were just so excited and the excitement hasn't stopped. Being a mother was so much fun with this perfect little baby girl. We had so much fun and I loved watching her grow and discover. She quickly turned into a toddler who was getting into new things. We always got a smile out of her and just loved watching her interact with the world.Talking didn't come right away but when it did, watch out, she didn't stop and I don't think she has stopped ever since. From loving Elmo to princesses we have seen it all. When her new sister came along she was a great big sister and gave us not one problem. She was meant to be a big sister to our little Addisyn.Our little princess grew a love for music and princesses and it all began. She loves to dress up, sing, dance and act like different princesses. We just sit back and smile. She is such a joy in our lives.As you turn 4 Kylynn Joy I am amazed at what God has done in your life. You are a sweetheart who loves your family and friends. You are so thoughtful and enjoy life every day. Dressing up, singing, playing babies with her little sister are just a few of the things you love, oh I forgot going to the park, that is right at the top of the list. Every time we go by a new park, "maybe we can go there someday." You just love to explore new parks and check them out. We love you so much and can't imagine our lives without our Kylynn Joy. Happy Birthday Princess!

sneak peak

Tonight we headed to a local park to take Kylynn's 4 year pictures. Since I purchased a DSLR camera I need to take the kids pictures now, and it was fun. I admit I have a lot to learn and I need to get some editing software as well. With that said here is one of my favorites.

cute shirts

I ordered some new t-shirts for the girls. This winter I had long sleeve t-shirts made with a 3 and a 2 on them for the girls by a girl I saw at a craft show last fall. I also had a onsie made for my nephew Cole for Christmas. So I found her card and contacted her again. I am so excited to show these cute t-shirts off. They will make their debut either on Kylynn's birthday or when baby boy is born, which ever comes first. I told my sister about them and she wanted to see them so I thought I'd put a picture on here for everyone to enjoy. If you are interested in them they are from http://www.colormecute.etsy.com/, she is on vacation right now but her site will be back up and running soon I'm sure. The biggest reason I was so excited is if you look close the 4 and the g are cherry prints, I thought they were polka dots when I ordered them and when I went to pick them up was very surprised, just meant to be. Both girls got big sis shirts but the picture looks better with only one. Don't you think they are cute?

God is so GOOD!

I have a job! I had my bid meeting this morning and I was fortunate to be able to pick my same job for this coming school year that I had last school year. I will be teaching 8th grade science with possibly a section of 7th grade science. I am so thankful to be staying put and not having to move, pack, and all of that not so fun stuff.
It was a tough day though, many friends are layed off and I just hurt for them. Some have been teaching just as long as myself. I just feel awful for them. When will this economy turn around?
I promise a post next time with pictures. Hopefully we'll have a nice calm weekend and I'll add some photos of what we've been up to, girls are good and continuing to make me laugh everyday. I am so blessed to be home with them everyday this summer, 3 weeks down, 14 1/2 more weeks to go:)

Alayna Joy

Today at 9:30 Jason's sister Lindsey and her husband welcomed Alayna Joy into the world. She weighed 14 ounces and was about 10 inches long. She lived for an hour and 45 minutes before our Heavenly Father called her home. I had the privilege of seeing her tonight when we visited, she looked perfect, so tiny but beautiful. She had the Vugteveen nose, looks just like Lindsey. Please continue to pray for Lindsey's strength as she continues to carry baby b as long as possible. She is in a different sack so she can stay in there as long as she wants. We are praying for a miracle that she will make it at least 4 more weeks and be able to make it.
Kylynn asked me why I was crying on the phone tonight and Jason told her that God wanted one of Aunt Linney's babies in heaven. What a tough concept for a 4 year old, she's almost 4. So on our way to bringing her to Grandma and Grandpa's so we could go up to the hospital she asked what Heaven was like. We told her, her dad told her, it's like a really big playground, the best playground ever. Then she said, "when am I going to go to heaven?" We said, not till after Daddy and Mommy, hopefully. She was quiet and then Addi piped up, I want to go too! Put a smile on our face.
But please continue to pray for Brian and Lindsey for emotional and physical strength as they enter another phase of this journey. I've been hearing stories all day about how one twin has died and the other has lived, one is now in their 40's and one is now in their 30's and I'm sure there are more. So we are praying for a miracle and I'm sure they could use your prayers too!

Oh, and for me, I'm dilated to 2 and 50% thinned. This has been very difficult on my personally as I am carrying my 3rd child. Please pray for my emotions and that I might be there for Lindsey in any way that I need to be. I also have to bid on my job in the morning so I could use your prayers for that to go well and for me to not be so stressed so that I may have a healthy delivery of baby boy vugteveen when his time is right for meeting us.

Prayers needed!

For those of you that don't know, Jason's sister Lindsey and her husband Brian are expecting twins, last Tuesday she was admitted into the hospital because she was dilated. She has spent the last week on strict bed rest with no change as of yesterday. Today she had some bleeding and was admitted back into the hospital. She is now dilated to 5, contracting and the cervix is thinning. They are doing everything they can to keep those little babies, girls, yes that's right two little girls who are feisty and active, the the womb. Please pray for them that they feel God's presence in this difficult time. Pray for our family that we might be there in any way they might need us and give us all strength in this challenging time.
Pray for Jason and I that we might have the right words to talk with Kylynn, she is very inquisitive and has been going with me to visit Aunt Linney. She doesn't understand why she is on bed rest and why she can't have the babies.
Also pray for me as I near the end of my pregnancy, as you may understand this is very difficult on me watching Lindsey go through this as I'm carrying my 3rd child. I just feel terrible and wish there was something I could do. I have my 37 week appointment tomorrow to see how things are going. I'll update tomorrow.
Thank you for your prayers and support, we need a miracle for those little girls!

Swim Lessons

This week the girls are taking swim lessons from our friend Miss Kristen. They survived the first two days with lots of tears. It's getting much better though, hopefully tomorrow will be better yet. Kylynn told me she won't cry tomorrow. It's so hard to sit there and watch them cry and be scared, even though I know they are in the best hands possible and nothing will happen to them. Must be some pregnancy hormones in me but I hate watching my girls cry, who does? Jason is bringing them on Thursday as I have my informational meeting for our bid meeting next week, keep me in your prayers. I will be bidding on a job again and most likely I'll be moving classrooms for the 3rd time in a year. Here are some pictures of their adventures.

Addisyn kicking with Miss Kristen, not really happy about it thoughKylynn Joy kicking with Miss Kristen

Kissing the water, they loved this part

Summer is off to a great start!

So far it has been a fun summer. I have enjoyed spending time with them, laughing at the cute things they say and do. Addisyn is changing so much that I'm so glad that I'm home. Kylynn is just getting to be such a little girl, after finding out they had ear infections and being on their antibiotics they are feeling much better and not as whiny as they were this weekend. I look forward to our days together before the little guy comes and throws a little kink in our easy days.

The girls love dressing up

I caught these two up in Kylynn's bed reading books,

not happy that Addi was up there but it was pretty cute

watching them read together.

PHOTO MISSING - UPLOADED 2 TIMES!!!

We've been working on the potty training,
she has been doing great,

with the exception of a few accidents, in the bathroom.
The other day this is how we found her, well the tp was all over the floor, J

put the paper on her lap, had to get a photo!

Addisyn loved the zoo today, here she is by the penguins

Kylynn's favorite, the flamingo's, they used to be my favorite too!

Kylynn reeled in a fish tonight with Grandpa's help

Addisyn reeled in a fish with daddy tonight!

A new sister-in-law!

Congratulations to Brandon and Jana who tied the knot yesterday! We had a great day and the weather actually held off for the wedding. Kylynn did a beautiful job walking down the isle and the girls danced the night away. It was a fun night! Here's a few shots of our exciting day.