On MY Phone TUESDAY. AND the longest post ever, ever, ever.

I have heard a LOT of mumble and grumble from a couple (as in 2) of my loyal blog followers 

about the blog being neglected. 

It's true. I am having a terrible time making it a priority.

But, seriously, have you checked out Pinterest?

Oh, my. 

Talk about some inspiration!

I have so many projects lined up I am so excited!

Hopefully I will remember to take pictures and fill you guys in on the progress.

So. 

I have had something on my heart for a week or so.

I've been reflecting on the last year of my life.

I'm just gonna lay it all out there!

Here's the dealio.

When Kenna Mae went to Kinder last year I seriously thought I was going to need to be committed.

I cried A LOT.

I missed my babies and I sat in this house all day reflecting on all the time I had on my hands.

Not to mention people kept asking me "now what?" ALL THE STINKIN TIME.

In my mind, I was fighting a losing battle of self worth issues.

WHO was I now that my kids were in school?

WHAT am I going to do now?

I couldn't just stay home now that my kids were home.

 COULD I?

I NEEDED to work. 

Right?

Because staying home without the kids would mean I was LAZY. 

Right?

ALL year long.

Here's what I've come up with:

I AM a stay at home Momma and housewife.

THIS is what I love doing.

It's what Jason loves me doing.

I am going to stay home and sew cute shirts for Kenna Mae and Ava and whoever else will take them.

I'm going to stay home and do laundry.

I'm going to stay home and make cute felt hair bows.

and clean out closets.

and mop floors.

and dance to my favorite songs.

and write messages to my kids on their mirrors.

and go to Thursday morning bible study.

and make cookies on Wednesdays for Kate and the other cheerleaders 

to give to the football boys on game days. 

and make file folders with each kids name to keep their school papers organized.

and redo the basement.

and my sewing room.

and go to pep rally's in the middle of the afternoon.

and watch Kate cheer.

and watch her play JH sports for the first time.

and dig into my bible like I WANT to.

Because I've discovered WHO I am over the last year.

I am God's daughter.

I am Kate, Kooper, Case, and Kenna Mae's Momma. 

I am Jason's wife.

I am a friend who LOVES her buddies.

I love to sew.

I love to organize and craft.

I love to listen to Adele REALLY loud and clean.my.house.

and THAT is WHO I AM!

Now, for some fun.

I cleaned off my iPhone yesterday and I am sharing the little gems with you! 

Thanks for listening! 

Cool daddy, Koop.

Kate's first parade as a JH cheerleader.

and Instagram.

I turned 35 July 28th. Lovely picture of me. 

I don't think I had a stitch of makeup on!

Kate at cheer camp. 

Supermom isn't even sure which one she is!

Either 2nd or 3rd from the bottom.

I think.

Kenna Mae done up by Kate and one of her friends.

Kinda scary.

Colorsplash!

Case's birthday cake for his camp out!

He turned 8 August 23rd.

holy moly.

Colorsplash!

Case got a new puppy for his birthday.

Blue...

Trying on the uniform!

Minus shoes and cute cheer hair! :)

and this is how he rolls.

Ranch Rodeo

Kate's new favorite hairdo.

YES, that is a braid of her own hair worn as a headband.

We are loving experimenting with fun new braids and twists this year!

Colorsplash!

A subtle hint texted to the hubster.

PLEASE, please, pretty please?

Fun felt flowers I made for Kenna Mae and Ava.

I finally talked him into a haircut!

Catcha later!