The benefits...

A couple of nights ago, as Chloe and I were snuggling before she went to sleep, she got very quiet for a couple of minutes and then said "Mommy, do you know how much I love you?" My heart filled with love and my eyes with tears. I said "How much?" Her response was "big and big and big and big and big and big...." She said big about 30 times. We always tell each other we love each other big and big and big but tonight it was just so random but yet so perfectly timed.

Last night I was given one of the most prestigious titles ever given. Chloe told me (as we were snuggling) that I was her best friend forever and ever. She is such a loving and sweet little girl. Some of our best conversations happen right before we both fall asleep. Some nights I think I enjoy her sleeping in my bed more than she does. :) After Eric kisses us both good night and leaves the room he has no idea what precious things are said in the 15 or so minutes before falling asleep, in the dark, snuggled close, in just a whisper so that only the 2 of us can hear.

The benefits of being a mommy ... and best friend :)

New Year...Same ole boring me!

I have thought and thought about my New Years Resolutions but haven't really come up with anything. I need to nurture my relationship with Christ and be a better Christian - one who is constantly in The Word and more openly shares with others about my Savior Jesus Christ! I desperately need and want to lose weight. I need to be a better wife - one who is more patient and understanding...and other things that I won't mention. ;) I need to be a better mother - one who is DEFINITELY A LOT MORE PATIENT. I need to be a better friend - one who sends letters, emails, text messages, phone calls, etc to just check on people to see how they are doing and to just catch up. I desperately need to be a better daughter - one who shows more gratitude for the things that I have been given and the unconditional love that I am shown. I need to remove clutter from my life - physically in my home and my office and emotionally within myself and within my family. The list just goes on and on....

The girls had a wonderful Christmas and were very spoiled by EVERYONE! They had such a great time spending time with family and being loved on. Eric and I enjoyed watching them experience everything that is involved with Christmas. I can't wait until they fully understand the meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate. Here are a few pictures from Christmas and also some from when my mom took the girls for professional Christmas pics (see above about being a better daughter).