And yet, in those chaotic moments I feel such joy to be in this role God has placed me in as a mother...a peace in the midst of the chaos that this is what I was created to do. There is such a joy in serving my family. I love the craziness this stage of life brings...I love my job!!! 
She certainly looks peaceful here doesn't she. Out of the three kids, she has cried the most. Having her on a good schedule has helped give me peace of mind though.
The umbilical cord came off at two and a half weeks and she had her first real bath. She loves bath time.
One of her not so peaceful moments. Her face can get really red. =)
A family outing at the fair. So refreshing to get out and see other adults. =) I love this fair. You don't get very far before you see someone you know. We've pushed this stroller through this fair with all our children. What a joy to get to push it there again. 
Here's Caedmon trying the corn hole.
Kaiya feeling giddy on the kiddie rides.
And our kids were finally old enough this year to try the boy scout area.
Kaiya and I participated in the parade this year and had a ball. Luca stayed with her first babysitter...grandma S. Caedmon and Dad were at Caedmon's soccer game, but caught the end of the parade and took this shot.
Luca doesn't seem to like this little mini swinging thing. I thought it would fit better in our small home than the full sized one. She still spends a little time in it each day.
Daddy time.
Mommy's computer sidekick.
A Kaiya outfit.
A last summer fling while it was still somewhat warm. Our city has a lot of great parks and we checked out this new one with a splash pad. Kaiya was in heaven. She asks almost everyday if she can go swimming.
Feeding time.
Here's Caedmon trying the corn hole.Kaiya feeling giddy on the kiddie rides.And our kids were finally old enough this year to try the boy scout area.Kaiya and I participated in the parade this year and had a ball. Luca stayed with her first babysitter...grandma S. Caedmon and Dad were at Caedmon's soccer game, but caught the end of the parade and took this shot.Luca doesn't seem to like this little mini swinging thing. I thought it would fit better in our small home than the full sized one. She still spends a little time in it each day. Daddy time.Mommy's computer sidekick.A Kaiya outfit.A last summer fling while it was still somewhat warm. Our city has a lot of great parks and we checked out this new one with a splash pad. Kaiya was in heaven. She asks almost everyday if she can go swimming.
Feeding time.
After the game, we helped them find a new tire then grilled out for lunch at our house. Grandpa Jerry helped my hubby put up a new clothesline which I am SUPER excited about. The cheap one we bought a few years ago just didn't do the job and with the injury it incurred from my husband running into with the tractor...it was time to replace the thing. 
Caedmon has been asking to roast hotdogs and marshmallows for awhile, so that is what we did that evening...one of our favorite summer family acitivities. 
On Sunday, we grabbed a bucket of KFC and had a picnic at Lawton Park with my parents after church.
We walked over to Headwaters Park and the kids found the famous fountain.
We forgot their bathing suits...oh well.
Needless to say, they were soaked by the time we dragged them away. So much fun! 
And on Monday, more water fun while mommy and daddy worked outside moving a dog kennel and trimming crabapple trees.
