Bathtub fun

So glad I was able to capture some Davis and Riley shenanigans in the tub.  While Davis receives a reprimand in the first video, he quickly recovers in time for the start of the second clip. 

So glad I have these videos on file....for those days when I just need a good laugh!  Thanks Davis and Riley for all the laughter you bring to my life!

Finally!!

I've been mentioning Davis's need of a haircut for quite some time now.  However, his curls have caused me hesitaiton.  After a few fits of frustration (and hair pulling) over the hair falling in his eyes, I figured it was time to get it done.  This is Davis a couple hours before the deed was done.  Again, clearly in need of a trim!

You'll never guess what he's doing in these pictures!  Ok, it's pretty easy....watching ABC's on the computer.

First things first....time to bust out the suckers.

On to the next distraction.....BUBBLES!!

Well, that obviously didn't work.  The cape threw him over the edge.   

Poor little fella was a bit frightened.

So, momma came to the rescue.  Really, that didn't help either!

He finally calmed down and only cried 3 of the 5 minutes it took to cut his hair. 

Now he's a happy boy!!  And handsome to boot! 

My handsome little boy!  So glad he FINALLY got and haircut!  Even happier he still has his curls!

Just Because

I love this sweet little face! 

She thinks she is so big....pulling up all by herself....all the time!

All the while Davis is watching firetrucks and ABC's on the computer.

 

Such a camera ham!  I love it!

On the Move

Mark it down!  Riley has officially started crawling! 

No one can stop her now...not even Davis.

And clearly, Davis is not impressed.  Even more clearly, he needs a haircut!

Nevertheless, Riley is quite proud of herself.

Way to go Rudy!!

Proud owner of.....

A mini van!!  Hard to believe I am this thrilled about owning this large vehicle, but my life seriously got a heck of a lot easier!  I realize that my cool factor just dropped a couple levels.  Although, sporting my Ray-Ban avaitors does help to even things out.  The fact of the matter is, I don't care how cool I look.  I'm thrilled that Davis's feet are no longer resting on my shoulders during our trips to the grocery store.  Gone are the back breaking days of buckling and unbuckling 2 small children in a pint-sized four-door sedan.  Yes, I am in love!  And so is Davis...and that makes me happy! 

Happy Babies

Lately it's been hard to capture smiles from this little guy.  I promise, he's a happy boy!

Just very serious about the tasks at hand.  And he SERIOUSLY needs a haircut! 

On the other hand, this little girl is smiles all the time....well, maybe not all the time!

These pictures were taken while big brother was napping.  For some reason, her smiles are bigger and more frequent during this time.  I haven't the slightest idea why that would be?!

support my friend

My dear friend Kara is pretty crafty.  She is the creator of this adorable headband.  The baby's pretty cute too, if I do say so myself!

Click here to check out her inventory of hair accessories....and so much more!

Psalm 18:29

"For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall."
This has long been a favorite verse of mine. And (surprise!) it's the meaning behind the title of my blog. I discovered this verse in nursing school. At that time, I thought I was facing some pretty tall walls. I claimed the verse throughout school, and my God was always faithful. Since then I have faced numerous troops and walls that pale in comparison to med-surg nursing finals.  Which brings me to the purpose of this blog....the little blessings in my life that have provided the most challenging walls in my life thus far.  Praise God for his sustaining grace and strength!  Day by day he gives me the power to leap over walls, no matter how big or small.  I'm so thankful for these precious little blessings God has given me....they are a sweet taste of His (undeserved) goodness.

A rare picture together

Oh man!  I didn't know I could love a little girl so much!



I had my doubts, but he has become such a good big brother to his sweet baby sister.