Closing time...

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Well, we close on our house Thursday morning. Hard to believe. Our life has been crazy lately. Well, not "lately", the past year is more accurate!

We have lived with my parents for the past year. Let me just say...it really has been great! Here is why.
* My mom and I are extremely Close
* We watch the same TV shows, so every night we enjoy each others company while discussing the latest Bachelorette drama, who the best dancer is on So You Think You Can Dance, the sadness of Jon and Kate divorcing....the list goes on!
*I have learned alot about how to run a home from my Mom
*I have learned through conversations with dad.
*We have had tons of help with the girls
*My kids have developed strong bonds with mimi and opa!
*We got a lot of bills paid off!
*I had time to really figure out future plans
*I have learned how to cook some great meals!
*We had time to have our home built!
*And the most important: I have been able to be here with my mom as she goes through a very difficult time. I have been able to hold her hand, keep her company,and take care of her house.

I know that there is a reason for everything. God knows this reason. We, sometimes, are fortunate to find out the reasons for things. Sometimes we are not so fortunate. Those are the times that our trust in God is tested.
I often wondered why my husband and I decided to sell our home and live with my parents for a year. For a while we thought it was because I was not going to work next year. Now that I am going back to work next year, I realize we are wrong about the reason.
This is one of those fortunate times that God reveals his reason to us. The main reason that we decided to sell our house and live with parents for a year is because we were able to be here for my Mom and Dad through my Mom's illness. I was able to take care of her and her home, Chloe was able to cheer her up. Trinity was born during that time. If a newborn doesnt give you a will to live, what will?
We are so thankful for this past year. For this precious time. So, in the words of Josh Gracin..."We were alot of things...but we weren't crazy!"
And on Thursday, we will begin a new beginning! In this wonderful home, where we will raise our precious little ladies to be strong individuals, to love one another, and to Love the Lord.

The day that I gave birth to Chloe, (A very long and hard day, I might add), I looked at my parents and said..."How can this be the worst AND best day of my life?".( Of course, once I saw her sweet face and held her in my arms, the worst part just flew out the window!) I feel that way again...but not a "best and worst" feeling, but an "anticipatory and sad" feeling...I anticipate moving and look forward to it, but I am also sad. It's hard to control emotions when they are on polar ends! Is that a woman thing?

My secrets out!

I don't know if you know this about me, but...
I absolutely, love , love, love matching outfits! I adore buying outfits for my girls that match. I think its the BEST!
There! My secrets out!

I know I have two girls, but...

Is it already time for this:
Story told by Chloe:
Today, I was playing with Tyler, and Adison was just standing there, so I started to go her way and when she "sawed" me she starting running away from me....so McKayla talked to her and then asked me to come here...so I "goed" here, and we both said sorry and we hugged each other and now we are Best Friends again...

Oh my, she's FOUR! Can you imagine junior high with her?...let's not go there anymore! Deal?

Chloe and Adison are best friends. They just had a common bond from the moment they met. They hold hands wherever they go. Adison's mom and I always try to make sure they spend summer camp together and are in the same dance class. They were also in pre-school together last year. This upcoming school year, they won't be in the same class, but will be at the same school. They are such precious girls!




PS: Adison gave Chloe a friendship necklace for her fourth birthday. You know, the necklaces that have one charm that says "best" and the other says "friends"! Well, Chloe had the "friends side of the heart! One day, while playing with her necklace ,I glance at chloe and she has her hands down her throat...I ask her what is wrong and she said, while cyring, "I swallowed my necklace". She didn't swallow the whole necklace, just the charm. We made her drink and eat bread to ensure that it wasn't stuck in her throat. About two days later...it came out! (sorry!). She cried and cried because we wouldn't give it back to her! Ha! I bought her a new one!
Well, I happen to think that these girls may have a few ups and downs, winding roads, fun times, and maybe even some fun trips...kinda like the "Friends" charm did!!!

A strong bond and a Chloe-ism!

Chloe and her Mimi (my mom) have a strong bond.
Mimi: (with a sad face) "Chloe, I am going to miss you" (She was talking about when we move to the new house)
Chloe: (With the voice of a teenager!)- "Mimi!, I'm still gonna be your grandkid!"




Sidenote- Chloe-ism
The other day Chloe was trying very hard to snap her jeans. She comes storming into the living room and screams, "These pants are GIVING ME MY NERVES!"...Ha!

Mimi and chloe playing with the camera...

6 month feet!

Already?

Meet the Cobbs...

Ha! I couldn't resist! Did you know that corn looks like it has hair? Well, me neither! When we went to the church garden yesterday, my dad picked one with "hair" because he thought Chloe would get a kick out of it! Here is our conversation:
Me: (showing her the corn) " Hi Chloe, I am Mrs. Corn!"
Chloe: "Why does it have hair like that ?"
Me: "That is how God made it, isn't it beautiful?"
Chloe: "Yes!", "Mommy, did Got make a Mr. Corn?"
Ha! Well of course he did! So we brought Mr. and Mrs. Corn home, washed them up, gave Mr. Corn a snazzy hair cut, and drew faces on them! Oh, and gave Mrs. Corn jewelery, because it just wouldn't be right for her to not have it! Here is Chloe playing with the Cobb family!



The Garden is growing like weeds! Well, except its not weeds, it awesome vegetables! Any vegetable you could ask for! And it's all organic! I am not really an "organic advocate", but it sounds good! I mean, not against it, just don't really care! Maybe I should!


This is what we came home with. Curt made some homemade salsa, dad grilled some corn, and the rest is just waiting to be devoured!


Anyone up for shelling peas?