Happy Birthday Mommy!!!

Follower of Jesus, wonderful mother, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and wife.  I just read a blog about how our kids want us. They want us right where we are and exactly who we are. It got me thinking about my own mommy and how lucky I am to have her.  I tell my kids if I could line up ALL the boys and girls in the whole world I would pick you to be my kids. And I feel the very same way about my mom. My mom is the perfect mom for me. She listens, encourages, and corrects me. She laughs, cries and shares with me. I am do thankful for a mom that I can call anytime of the day or night and she will answer to phone and take time to talk to me. I can ask her any question and she will thoughtfully answer. Just the other night I called her around 9pm and our call went a little like this  " Hi mom hows it going? what do you believe about hell?" ha she of course was completely caught off guard and unprepared to answer such a crazy question but we ended up having a great conversation about it. Other times are conversations are much lighter. From what to wear, how to make gravy and of course kid and husband questions.  I value my moms opinion so much. I am so thankful that's have a mom that loves Jesus more than anything and let me tell you she knows her bible well!! I am so fortunate to have been raised by parents who love each other and made a wonderful home for us. We got to go on fun vacations as a family and do all kinds of neat things together, but most of all my parents taught us and are teaching us to love the Lord. To serve God. And to put Him first in the good times and bad. What a tremendous gift!!!  Today is my moms birthday. Mommy I wish you the happiest birthday! Thank you for all you do for our family. I can't say it enough, you're the best and I couldn't ask for more. :)

Out takes with the King's!

Follower of Jesus, wonderful mother, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin and wife.  I just read a blog about how our kids want us. They want us right where we are and exactly who we are. It got me thinking about my own mommy and how lucky I am to have her.  I tell my kids if I could line up ALL the boys and girls in the whole world I would pick you to be my kids. And I feel the very same way about my mom. My mom is the perfect mom for me. She listens, encourages, and corrects me. She laughs, cries and shares with me. I am do thankful for a mom that I can call anytime of the day or night and she will answer to phone and take time to talk to me. I can ask her any question and she will thoughtfully answer. Just the other night I called her around 9pm and our call went a little like this  " Hi mom hows it going? what do you believe about hell?" ha she of course was completely caught off guard and unprepared to answer such a crazy question but we ended up having a great conversation about it. Other times are conversations are much lighter. From what to wear, how to make gravy and of course kid and husband questions.  I value my moms opinion so much. I am so thankful that's have a mom that loves Jesus more than anything and let me tell you she knows her bible well!! I am so fortunate to have been raised by parents who love each other and made a wonderful home for us. We got to go on fun vacations as a family and do all kinds of neat things together, but most of all my parents taught us and are teaching us to love the Lord. To serve God. And to put Him first in the good times and bad. What a tremendous gift!!!  Today is my moms birthday. Mommy I wish you the happiest birthday! Thank you for all you do for our family. I can't say it enough, you're the best and I couldn't ask for more. :)

Cooking with The King's Rainbow Cake Edition

Spring break has begun here on the Palouse and we are loving it. I'm sure tomorrow when the rain begins I will be singing a different tune, but for now we are chipper and having lots of fun.

Yesterday was quite full. We spent the morning playing draw something. I know so thrilling. But the kids are really into it right now. We did a little running around and then for some reason I got the idea to bake a cake! A rainbow layer cake. Since the kids were home it was the perfect opportunity to produce another episode of Cooking With The King's!!!

Yes you saw that. There are 9 kids at my table! They crack me up. I love having the kids here. As crazy as it seems it makes my days easier. My kids are occupied and having fun. After my M & J went to bed last night I realized we hadn't turned the tv on all day! Major feat in this house I tell you.
The kids aren't always here. They kind of move in a pack from house to house. It is so fun watching them take off on their bikes and scooters for their next destination. My house often goes from shoes piled up in the doorway, kids running in and out to pure silence in a matter of moments. And i cherish both!
We are so thankful for street full of kids and amazing neighbors too.

Our latest activity! It's all fun and games until someone breaks a limb.  I should probably put a stop to it before that happens.  :)

Stay tuned for more highlights from our last few months and the fun to come over our spring break!!!