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Showing posts with label zion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label zion. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Zion is 4!

Sorry, that I have been MIA from THL. Busy is an understatement. Wow. Tired. Weak. Running from one thing to the next. February is a crazy month for us. Valentines….Andy and Zion's birthdays….birthday parties…Ladies Candlelight Dinner at church….youth conference etc…..crazy times. I am running on E but loving the celebrations. I love planning parties and all…… I have been brewing lots of posts for THL but no time to get it out. ;) 

Today, I am sharing some pix from Zion's party with our family! I can not believe she is 4! What in the world! She is such a doll! I love the little lady she is turning into. I look at her everyday in awe. She is such a big girl now. Here are some pix I rummaged through……….what a beauty.



Her birth announcement. LOVE!!!!!!!! Her birth story is HERE


I still tear up when I look at pictures and share stories about my girls. It is so overwhelming how much love I have for them. I take it foregranted sometimes. I am soooo blessed! I will never forget what it was like holding her right after birth. Listening to Glorious Ruins and tearing streaming down my cheeks, thanking my King for this gift. In an instant, I was a mama to her. My Zion (presence in God). She teaches me grace/patience/love/joy/thankfulness/faith/excitement everyday. 









And then there is the whole sister thing…… my word…… she is such an amazing sister and friend to Zakiyah. 2.5 years age gap….and I am blown away with her love for Zakiyah Nova! I catch them cuddling/holding hands/ playing together constantly. She tells Z everyday that she is her best friend and that she loves her! It is a mother's dream to hear those words….. She teaches sister everything she knows. We are planning on having them share a room soon….. can not wait! 



 and man, is she a DADDY'S GIRL. But, can you blame her? My hus is the best! 



 Zion's favs at 4.
Food: berries. chicken/sweet potato fries. mac'n cheese. carrots and broccoli trees.
Music: What does the Fox say? Running by Hillsong. How to Believe, a tinkerbell song. Let it be Known by Worship Central
Clothes: dress up! Princess attire (jammies/ shirts) headband from Tia
Cartoon: Strawberry Shortcake, Tinkerbell
Activities: ART, playing kitchen and dress up, puzzles.
Zion loves her dollies, blanket from Grandma, Lovies from Auntie Nell

This year, we started a new tradition! For every birthday in our home, we do 5 days! So, 5 days of Zion and 5 days of Andy happened! Everyday, they get something special….whether it is card, or a coffee, or a small gift. We had Zion eat off her "you are special" plate! I love birthdays and making my family feel important/loved/special! It was a lot of fun!



Here are some pix from our celebration with family. We had a Grilled Cheese bar, marshmallows, animal crackers, fruit, chips, and carrots! Random but perfect for a 4 year old. 


Noelle made yummy cupcakes!




Grandpa Jim!


Grandma Beege with the kids.



Love this series 





Zion talking on her Tinkerbell phone from Grandma Loni! 



My mom made this blanket for her- It is now dragged around everywhere ;)



Closing eyes for present that my dad made…..



How cute is that bunk bed for her dolls? PERFECT!


I will post more soon on her Fairy party with her friends! Happy Tuesday!!!! 




Monday, February 3, 2014

Taking time to be thankful.



I found this image on Pinterest and love what it says.

Truth.
Simple.
Yet, profound. 


Man, we are blessed.
Overwhelmed lately with gratitude.
Thankful for my husband.
Thankful for my z pies.
Seriously, this season…… raising littles is pretty awesome.
Somedays are harder than others. Somedays just play rock.

Lately, I have been soaking in the moments. Cuddling with Kiyah. She is our little monster! Zakiyah invented the word, "explore." She learned how to open the oven this weekend! She stands on her rocking horse, or any table for that matter. She follows her sister in everything! She loves dried cranberries and anything sweet! She gives the best hugs and her giggle is contagious. She is going to out run us anyday now. Zakiyah Nova- our blessing.

Zion is growing up before our eyes. I can not believe that she will be 4 in a couple of weeks here! I took her on a date over the weekend, to celebrate her helpful heart and giving spirit. I figured it was time to celebrate and show her I appreicate her! She is my little helper everyday! From cleaning the studio with me, to emptying the dishwasher, to making her bed, she rocks at helping her mama. She says "yuv you" fifty times a day. She loves painting nails and using her imagination. Everything is magic in this house. She is so excited to have a Tinkerbell party. I love that we are turning the four year old corner in life….. more grown up…..less tantrums….. amen and amen

The Hus and I have been together for 12 crazy years- what the? Where did the time go? I am still lucky to call him my BFF and my partner in this life. He continues to challenge me and make me a better woman. We couldn't be any more opposite but it somehow works for us. Thankful for his sense of humor, his consistency in EVERYTHING, his opproach at life, his leadership in our family. Love you hus…...


The girls love watching daddy sing and play. It is one of my favorite casslife things we do.

              



Cass girls sandwich. The best. I love how Z/Z are buddies. IN IT FOR LIFE is what I always tell them.


















Thursday, May 30, 2013

Zion's Gum in her Hair Interview :)


Driving home last night from our church, Zion tells me that she lost her gum. The gum that she had been chewing........"Mom, its on the floor. I want new gum. I want new gum. I want strawberry shortcake gum (trident strawberry-kiwi)." A few minutes went by and I hear, "Mom, it's in my hair. I find it." Out of control. We got it all out when we got home. Thank you ice cube. I was laughing a lot. She is sooooo funny. I did hug her lots after this video to console her ;) 

Enjoy....






Life. is. over. dot. com. 
She is hilar.
I take advantage with interviews.
She is like her dad not her mom ;)
three years old. here we go. 




Thursday, May 9, 2013

Cass Life


Minnesota is weird. Seriously. A week ago we were bundled up watching 14" + of snow fall. Now, we are putting on sunscreen and wearing shorts. So crazy. I am taking it though. Enjoying the heat. the rain verses snow. The sunscreen instead of wool socks. The windows open verses the fire on. The iced tea verses hot cocoa. PRAISE.


 We are known for Cass dance parties in our living room. Our daughters love kids music and having a dance party. It is sooooo fun! Here are some of the kids with their daddies.  Note:  The packer cheerleader.



I have been really overwhelmed as of late.
Life.
Balance.
Mamahood.
Mothering in general.
Discipline.
Work.
Ministry.
Relationships.
Chores.
Errands.
It is so overwhelming to strive for a healthy-life. Emotionally. Physically. Spiritually.
Sometimes I feel like if I am doing really well in one area, I am failing in another.
I have been making the conscience effort to choose to play with my girls.
Build the lego tower.
make the Mr. Potato head family.
Write and color with Zion.
Hold Kiyah til she conks out.
Sit and enjoy our meals, which take an hour for Zion to accomplish. :)
have dance parties in our living room.

To Let GO.....

Yes, keeping the home is important. But, it is also important to be there for my daughters. Engaged. Captivated. and PRESENT.



 My baby is teething. This girl gets no break. Currently, we have hives on the neck. A cough that doesn't stop. fevers. runny nose. I just pray for her to be able to rock out those teeth and get better quickly. It is funny when kids are sick, how it affects the whole family. the routines. the schedules. I am  letting go.


Zion's heart is overflowing. She knows when to hug this mama. When to say I love you. When to look in my eyes and say, "you are the best." I love her heart. I love her zest for life. I love her sensitivity. I love how she sings to Kiyah. I can't get over how kids are so intuitive with their surroundings. I love hearing Zion pray for Kiyah's cold.


I am loving how Kiyah now puts her head on my shoulder when I am holding her. She knows I need it. I love how she holds my fingers or rests her hand on mine all the time when I am holding her. I love how she looks up at me when I am feeding her. I love how she claps and waves. She is now putting her hand over her mouth to blow kisses. She is so special.





Yesterday, instead of cleaning. organizing and doing my Christy thing..... we played. We retreated to the backyard for swings and slide. It was refreshing.....until the 3 yo got stuck in mud. The sister had a melt down. crying. I had to carry her up our hill and attempt to clean her "fip-fops". I couldn't get the water faucet on.......been shut off for 9 months. I then retrieved to using a beach bucket and old t shirt to wash zion's feet and throw on the rain boots. Good grief. I love those moments. sigh.



Kiyah loves the swing. It is her happy place.


Zion loves pushing her.





A picture of the mud. during the melt down. It was in the GLORY.

After some sun.....the girls did nap. At the same time! I went back to my cleaning. organizing......but was so thankful that I stopped and soaked up my daughters.

Prepping for garage sale stuff today.
Have a great day.
Stop. Breathe in the day.

Loves.