Goodbye home

This morning around 9AM Tony and I closed on our old house. The two of us went this morning and did a final walk through, and said good bye. Yes, I cried. I feel so empty. What a great house it was! We will miss it, but look so forward to our new home. Tony and I feel very relieved that it's sold. It went by so fast. This past week was very stressful due to the appraisal issues we had to work around.

I hope the new buyer will cherish the home as much as we did. I feel so blessed to have had that home. I will miss some of our neighbors, but look forward to meeting new ones. As a chapter closed today, I am looking forward to a new one. A big thanks to my brother for all his help, and to everyone who has supported us. I am sure the sadness will wear off sometime. As for now.. Goodbye Crestwick house, and thanks for all the memories!


The picture is of the girls looking out their window for the last time.

Our last week...

We are half way through this week. This is our last week in our home. I have been really sick this week on top of making sure Lillian's party goes well, and finishing all the packing. This has been a very challenging week.

I have so many mixed emotions, and yes I am sure I will cry leaving our house for the very last time. We have brought all three kids home from the hospital to this house, and have created so many memories. With our three kids being so young I know much more memories will be created in our new home. As my Mom told me, "Don't think about what you're leaving behind. Think about what you're getting." This is so vey true. We will soon be moving to a beautiful home with much more room for our family. Tony and I have worked so hard at saving money. I feel we 100% deserve it. As these next four nights come to an end I will cherish and look back at how great this home was for starting our family. I am so glad I have all the pictures to remember. I hope the next owner enjoys the house as much as we have. We are one blessed family!

The picture I have shared is the girls last trip to the neighborhood playground!

Lillian's Easter Party

Lillian was out of school Friday to honor Good Friday. Therefore, the school held an Easter Party on Wednesday. I was so lucky to be a part of it. I love seeing Lillian interact with her classmates. Her school does such a great job planning events.

Durning her party the kids got to each paint a picture frame, play games, and have a special snack. They really have a great group of kids, and it has been fun watching them grow these past couple of years.

Kerrington will attend preschool in the fall, and I hope the same teachers are still around. We really enjoy Second Baptist.

Our Easter

Ok, I know I am a little behind on posting about our Easter. It has been so crazy. We had a great Easter. The five of us went to church together. I put my baby in the nursery for the first time, and got paged to go get him towards the end. He was screaming and they could not get him to calm down. As soon as he was handed over to me he looked up at me with the biggest smile. I guess he just needed his mommy. Campbell and I finished watching the service on tv in the nursery while Lillian and Tony stayed in the sanctuary. Kerrington was in her Sunday school class. It was a great service.

Tony and I got the kids a small Easter basket, and played outside most of the day. We ended the night by driving around our new neighborhood we will soon move to in May. I hope everyone had a great Easter, and thanked the Lord for what he did for us.

I will leave you with some pictures of the kiddos getting into their baskets. Campbell was very serious about his.

Happy Birthday Lillian

 Dear Lillian,


    Five years ago today you changed my life forever. I became a Mommy for the first time ever. I can't believe how big and beautiful you are. You bring lot's of smiles and laughs into the house everyday. When asked today what you wanted to be when you grow up you told me you wanted to be a star with lot's of dresses and lights. When asked what your favorite food was you told me chicken wings. You want a nerf gun and dresses for your Birthday. You are so smart, and already know things that I did not know. I never knew how fast time really flies until today when you turned five. I am so lucky that I was picked to be your Mommy, and can't wait for you to start school. You are a wonderful Big Sister, and daughter. I love you SO much, and am so thankful for you. I love you to the moon and back! 

 Mommy 

Grandparent's Day

Wednesday at Lillian's Preschool was Grandparent's Day. Grandparent's were allowed to come to school for an hour and participate in Easter egg coloring, and games. Lillian only has one set of Grandparent's that live near. Her other Grandparent's live in Maryland. My parents both got attend. Lillian was very excited for her Nana and Poppy to come to her school. She made two beautiful eggs, and got to play several games. I am so glad that her school does these types of things. I wish I had memories of dying eggs with my Grandparents. After the event at Lillian's school Nana and Poppy took Lillian out to lunch, and spent some quality time with her.

 I begged my Dad to take lot's of pictures, and was surprised with the outcome. Lillian later that day ate one of Easter eggs, and liked it very much. I thought that was kinda funny. What kid wants to eat the eggs they color? Thank you Mom and Dad for taking such good care of Lillian. These pictures are priceless.

Her Big Girl Seat

My sweet Kerrington is now in what we call "A Big Girl Car seat". For her Birthday Tony's parents got Kerrington a new car seat. She has been waiting so long to have a seat like her sister. Everyday she would ask me when she could get a big girl seat. Every time we move a child into a different seat it feels like a big milestone.  I can't believe she is not my baby that I am carrying around in a infant seat. Instead, she is now a big girl that gets in and out of the car by herself. I do have to help her buckle the seat belt. The kids don't have much room which makes it hard to buckle. My girl is growing up so fast, and makes me smile everyday. Kerrington, 
   I am so proud of you, and your new big girl car seat. You have waited a long time, and now you finally have it. I love you to the moon and back

Mommy

We Are Buying A House!!!!

 After looking at every house on the market in Nixa, and some in Ozark. Tony and I have found a home we love. We have looked at it three times, and each time we looked at it we liked it more. 
We went back and fourth over the weekend, and finally agreed on the price. In addition, we are getting a huge tree in the backyard removed, and a new kitchen table ( all part of the deal).
I feel very lucky, and so excited to spend the first night in our new home. The downfall, our first night won't be until May 18th. 

This is the first home that will be under my name. Tony had this house before we got married, and we never added my name to the house. We have both worked really hard this past year to save for our new home, and are still continuing to work hard. We can't wait to give our children more space, and a great neighborhood that does so many things with kids. Lillian will get to go to the best school in the state of Missouri, and Tony and I will have shorter drives to work. You can beat that! Thank you for those who have been praying for us, and our search. Thank for my parents who are letting us stay with them until we can move in. I can't wait to have all of our friends and family over for our first BBQ. Here are a few pictures. I don't have too many, because the home is for sale by owner. Enjoy! 

 

 

Missing In Action

Well, as most of you have been asking I am here to tell you why I have not blogged in a long time.

First, 
   I am a Momma with three beautiful children, and trying to move all at the same time. All of my free time right now is being used packing and sleeping. At this point I feel that I am packing more then anything. 

Second, my purse was taken away from me, and my credit cards, drivers license, and checks were all taken too. I have been busy sorting through that, and getting my license back. My vehicle was in the shop last week getting all new locks and new window due to break in. My fault, and I take 100% of the blame. At the time the purse was the last thing on my mind while trying to get three kiddos in and out of vehicle. Do I think that that made it right for someone to bash my window with a brick, and take my things? No way. I must say that I am very happy for great auto insurance with no deductible, and I great bank that is paying me back for all the charges put on my debit card. I do hope they catch the criminal. It was just really bad timing for this event to take place, but all is well. I still need to get a wallet sometime. 


Third, 
   I feel really guilty about blogging right now, but I need to rest. I can't wait for our new home. Details to follow.