L's Bday

Yesterday we had a small family party for L's 5th birthday. Her daddy brought her home some beautiful flowers. She felt very special and loved. She got to open all the birthday packages that family sent her from Missouri. On April 10th, L is having a few little girls over to have a Princess Tea Party. So she is excited that her birthday celebrations aren't over yet.

My Baby is Five Today

There is something about a child's 5th birthday that makes a Momma sad. Five means Kindergarten is coming soon. Five means learning to read and to tie your shoes. Five means more independence and less dependence. Five means they're growing up - and growing up too fast!

Five years ago, little L woke me up in the wee hours of the morning by popping my water (I know, she probably didn't literally pop my water). THIS was not our plan. We lived eight hours from our family, and we had the c-section scheduled, and arranged for Grandma to come and take care of T and K. So, in the wee hours of the morning in our new home in Mississippi, we called our Sunday school teachers and asked if we could bring T and K over because my water had just broke!

We made it to the hospital just fine, and L was born on Wednesday, March 30th around 8:00 a.m.

I can't help but think about West Helena Baptist Church, when I think about L's birth. Because three days before her birth, we met our new church family. They were calling Heath to come and be their Student Minister. When L was only a few hours old Bro. Dusty, the Pastor, and his wife, Mrs. Mollie knocked on my hospital door to visit us. Their visit truly blessed us because we knew we wouldn't be visited by any family that day since we lived 8 hours away, and L's 2-week early arrival was a bit of a surprise. I also think about Mrs. Jimmie Ruth and how much she loved (and still loves) our little L. Mrs. Jimmie Ruth watched L a lot in the nursery at WHBC, fed her lots of gummies, and still keeps in contact through mail, e-mail, and phone calls.

The day L was born, we became a family of FIVE. We had three children ages 3 and under. When I think about what life was like five years ago, it makes me tired. But it also makes me smile.

My little five-year-old, I love you! You are a sweet, kind, loving, and helpful little girl! Thanks for all the hugs, kisses, and smiles you give me everyday! I love being your Mommy!

Crayola Factory

Here are a few pictures from our trip to the Crayola Factory.

A Trip to the Dentist

All three little Tibbetts' went to the dentist today, and once again they all received great reports from the dentist - NO CAVITIES!!!! In this picture, the children are showing off their shiny smiles and their new toothbrushes in the van after their appointments.

Tomorrow, we are headed to the Crayola Factory with our Learning and Fun Club! I'm sure I'll take lots of pics and post them soon!

Thanks Mrs. Jimmie Ruth!

Throughout the children get special packages in the mail from our sweet, dear, and precious friend Mrs. Jimmie Ruth in Arkansas! We love and miss her so much! Their Easter package of goodies just arrived this week, and they KNOW if the package is from Mrs. Jimmie Ruth, then there will be gummies inside!

Thanks Mrs. Jimmie Ruth! We love you!

K's New Haircut

On Thursday night, K and I went to the mall to go shopping for L's 5th birthday! While we were there, K got her haircut. I think it is super cute:) We had so much fun hanging out together. She is such a sweet little girl. She is such a JOY!

Bowling

The children enjoyed a bowling field trip yesterday. We did all our school work in the morning, and our friend, Mrs. Linda came and picked us up. We enjoyed lunch at Chick-fil-a, playing in their play place, and then a couple games of bowling at a local alley. It was nice to get out of the house for a few hours and have some fun!