Four girls and their Prince Charming

FIVE!!!!

2010-05-16T09:08:00.001-07:00

Ariana turned FIVE yesterday!!!

I can't believe she is FIVE!!

I cried Saturday night. She was so happy that Sunday was her birthday. She kept telling everyone today (Saturday) was her last day as a four year old!!!

She is my silly child. I think if grandma Debbie was still alive she would tell me Nana was just like Justin when he was little. She keeps us on our toes.

If she gets quiet she is up to something. She has us laughing all the time. The thought that go there her little mind her crazy.

If I had to think of one of my favorites. I would have to say what she says when she gets hot!! Every time she gets hot she says she is having a hot flash!!! I think she might spend too much time with Aunt Lala and Momo. Or the other day she told Heather if she doesn't wear shoes outside she is going to get a corn!! Hilarious!!

Here are a few things she loves:

She loves to play outside.

She loves to think she is in charge!!

She loves her baby dolls.

She love to sing and dance.

She loves to change her clothes 10 times per day.

She loves to ask WHY!!!

She loves to go eat at Gatti-town.

She loves her sisters.

She loves to make up her own songs!!

She is growing up so fast. She will start kindergarten in the fall. Some days she is ready. But there are days she wants to stay home.

She is such a blessing to us. She is my little nurse! She gets us bandages and medicine for every ones boo boos. She loves being my helper. She moped the kitchen for me this morning! I love her!!

I will try and post pictures later. Blogger is trippin!!!

365 days!!!

2010-04-27T22:08:00.001-07:00

That is how many days I have been blessed to have Milliana Jade in my life!!

One year ago today God blessed us with a 6lb 6oz 18inches long sweet bundle of joy!!She was tiny!! This was the day she came home. She weighed 5lbs 12oz! That is her and her papa John.

(had to debo this picture from Carrie's blog. I don't have any baby baby pictures on this labtop.)

She came early!! Her due date was May 6Th!! But she decided she wanted to meet her Mommy and Daddy on April 28th, 2009.

I believe it was 3 in morning when I knew something was wrong. I had started to bleed. I yelled at Justin to wake up and call my mom so she could come stay with Anika and Ariana.

We got to the hospital and they called up stairs and came and got me. They put me in a wheelchair and wheeled me up stair. As we where in the elevator the nurse asked me who my doctor was. I told her Dr. Smith. She told you will have your baby today!!! I started to get nerves. Even though I have had two csections and know what to expect. I still get scared!!

Once Dr. Smith got there he told I was going to have my baby soon!! I felt like it took forever but it didn't. Milliana made her entrance at 5:33am!!! I didn't get to see her right away. She had to get some oxygen but then she was fine. As soon as Anika and Ariana woke up they were at the hospital to hold their new sister!!

I never had a sister. It is so sweet to see the love between sisters.

This year has been amazing! MJ is very laid back and a happy baby. She can sleep anywhere. She is still shy around new people or people she doesn't see that often. That is something I am still trying to get uses to. Anika and Ariana would go to anyone but Milli is a momma's girl. It hurts Justin's feelings sometimes. Her little personality or I should say BIG personality is starting to come out!! We call her our little bird. When she sees someone eating she wants what they have. She is constantly snacking! I guess that is a plus since she is still so tiny! She likes fruit of any kind!! But I think I can say strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are her favorite. She also loves tomatoes, carrots, spaghetti, avocado, cucumbers, yogurt, and black beans. I probably can say any food!!! Like I said she loves to eat!!. She also likes to share her food, too!! She is such a sweetheart.

We also call her Silly Milly!! She is such a ham!! She loves to turn the TV off and on. She loves to dance. She spins in circles, nods her head and claps her hands when she hears music. The other day Justin was chasing and growling at her and she stopped running and turned around and started to growl at him!! She loves to unfold the laundry for me!! But she is kind enough to put them back into the basket when I tell her to clean up. She loves to help me load the dishwasher. She loves going to Barneyville. She loves to try and touch the chickens.

She loves bath time!! If the girls are taking a bath and she has already had hers she tries to climb back into the tub. Her favorite toy in the tub is my little pony ponies and squirt toys. Her favorite toys outside of the tub are her piano, basket, and baby.

Now that she is running everywhere she hardly stays still. So I enjoy the time when she takes her bottle, naps and bedtime. Her favorite place to sleep is in our bed!! Just like her sisters!! She still doesn't like to lay down to get her diaper changed. She is just so busy getting into everything!!

She loves to be outside!! She likes the park but I have to watch her around the rocks. She likes to eat them!! She loves to swing and slide down the slide with the girls.

I still can't believe she is ONE!! One year had flown by!! I feel like it has been a blink of an eye.

I want to do a better job of updating my blog for my girls. I don't do scrapbooking so this is going to be their baby books!!!

Here are some pictures of MJ!!

Unfolding the clothes!!

Playing at the park!!

turning the tv off

Momo painted her toenails for the first time!

Trying to get Momo's gum

Check out the basket!! Her sister's helped!!

Being my helper

Can't leave her alone for one second!!!! She got into my queso!!

Relaxing at Barneyville!

Sweet Giveaway

2010-04-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

Go check out my friend Larra's website!! I love her work!

http://www.palermophotography.com/giveaway-to-celebrate-the-launch-of-the-new-site/

11 months

2010-03-30T11:04:00.000-07:00

MJ is 11 months!!!!

And she is running everywhere!! And goes non-stop until she is ready to eat or take a nap!

Her personality is starting to come out.

She loves to get into everything. She empties out her diaper box probably 3 times a day!!!! And then attempts to put them back. But she is not very successful.

She has cut 3 top teeth. And loves to bite with them!!!

Now that she has her teeth so doesn't want to eat baby food. She wants our food!!!! She is so funny. When you give her something to eat she has to hold it herself. She takes a little bite with her 5 teeth!! It is so cute to hear her little crunch.

She has started to suck her thumb!!! She doesn't do it alot.

Every time you tell her,"Aww......man!" She puts her hand on her head. She loves music!!! She claps and dances when she hears music. She loves to play dress up with her big sisters. Just this morning to was wearing a tutu over her pjs.

She loves her baby!! She cuddles with her. It is so cute. It melts my heart every time I see her. She is still a cuddly baby herself. When I pick her up she lays her head down on my shoulder and holds me tight!! I hope she never stops doing that.

She loves to laugh!!! Ariana can just start laughing just to laugh and MJ starts laughing!!! And sometimes sticks her tongue out when she is laughing!!! Actually if I think about she sticks her tongue out alot. It reminds me of myself. When I was little I did that in almost every picture my mom took of me!!!

I can't believe in one short month she will be ONE!!! It has gone by so fast!!

Ok enough typing!!! Here are some pictures!!!

Out at Barneyville

Trying to touch the chickens

opening Momo's present!!

Playing with Daddy!

Trying to be a Big Girl!!

The only time she will let Uncle Daniel hold her!

Enjoying her favorite snack! Pretzels!!!

Momo painted her toenails!!!

Mad she can't go outside with Daddy and sisters!

Might as well say it........

2010-03-05T16:12:00.000-08:00

WALKING!!!

On Sunday Feb.28th MJ turned 10 months!!

And she is walking already. Crazy I know.

In two months Milli Moo will ONE year!!

I can't believe how fast she has grown.

Her new thing these days is DANCING!! I love it.

She loves to talk and laugh at herself.

She is constantly losing a sock. But she always manages to find it. And when she does she eats it!

She is still very much a mama's girl.

But everytime Justin comes home she walking to the front door to meet him!! It is so cute!

Loves to pretend to talk on the phone. But she doesn't hold the phone up to her ear she puts it on the back of her head!!!

Ok enjoy some pictures of Milli:Going shopping!!! Her favorite toy from Uncle Mario & Aunt Veronica!Learning how to play pool with Daddy & Uncle Jonathan.

Checking out the snow!

I love this face! Don't mess with me fool!

Chowing down on a teething cookie!

Waiting patiently to play with Peanut!!

{SeVEn}

2010-03-03T06:46:00.000-08:00

On February 26th my baby turned SEVEN!!!!

I can't believe Anika Lynn is seven.

Seven years have past!!

I remember her very first days in the hospital.

I made my mom and aunt going on a hunt looking for the perfect outfit to take her home in.

After 3 trips to the mall we finally found it.

God has grown her into an amazing little girl. We are so proud of her.

She cares deeply for her family and friends. She loves God with all her little heart.

When she does something she is not suppose to do. I explain why it is wrong and what God's word says about it and she is truly sad.

She has a beauitful soul! I love that I have a front row seat in seeing God grow and change my sweet little girl!

I LOVE YOU BIG MAMA!!

Playing crack the egg with Daddy, Uncle Carlos, and E-Man!!

FIVE!!

2010-02-17T07:40:00.000-08:00

Milliana Jade took FIVE steps to me on monday while we were visiting uncle Jonathan and Aunt Carrie and the boys!!!

Another MONTH has flown by!!

2010-01-31T21:34:00.000-08:00

I can't believe another month as gone by so fast!

YES! That means Milliana Jade is 9 months!

She is crazy mobile. Crawling everywhere. Actually "Man-cubing" it everywhere. She looks like Mobly from Jungle Book when he tries to be an elephant. It is so cute! She is now standing straight up all by herself without holding on to anything! Everything that she gets her hands on goes straight to her mouth. She is a really good eater. I think she might be putting on some weight!! Maybe she will get some rolls like her sisters!!

This past month she went to the park for the first time and played at the tree house in the mall!!

Here are some funny pictures of Kaka and Nana having fun with static!!

Anika has started guitar lessons at school. She loves it!! She has a program at school coming up of the wizard of oz. She is going to be a tin man. When she told me what she was assigned she was a little upset. She really wanted to be the good witch or Dorothy. I told her it will be OK. So the next day Momma made it all better!!! I asked the teacher if I could make her a "Tin Girl". Which means I get to make her a silver dress!!! I hope it comes out good. I will share pictures once it is done.

Ariana is enjoying her days at home. I watch my niece, Ava, during the week so she has a playmate. And we have been going to Judy's house to play with Sadie bug and Tessy. I also got my sweet Riley Belle a couple of weeks ago. We have been sick this past week so we didn't get to get out much. But now that we are all better we are going to go visit our friends.

I have alot of sewing to do this week. I am hoping to get a serger tomorrow thanks to my big brother, Mario!!!! And then later this week or next week we are getting a sewing/embroidery machine. Again thanks to my sweet brother!!! He is amazing for investing in me and my talent!! Next I would like to get a really good camera so I can start on my photography!!! I am really excited about this coming year!!! All new things and ideas that I can actually create and make!! Once I get children's clothes down I hope to move onto women's.

So here is my list of things I want/need to make:

*Dresses for the girls

*Things for the Texas Reds Festival (dresses & baby stuff)

*Things for Anika's spring fair (dresses)

*Kaka and Nana's swimsuits(yes, I am going to attempt to make them myself!)

*Ashley's little boy's bday shirt and shirt for his big brother

Here are somethings I want to do this summer:

*Make the girls some beds with a trundle

*Make a kitchen table and benches

*Make a entry table

*Organize the garage!!!(probably will happen before summer)

*Organize my room!!(probably happen before summer)

*Decorate my house!!(probably happen before summer)

*Work on my photography skills!!

8 months & Craziness

2010-01-10T05:51:00.000-08:00

Milli is 8 months!! Her little personality is starting to come out. She is talking alot more. Eating alot more. And growing so fast!! In a short 4 months my sweet baby will ONE!!! I can't believe it. This past month she got TWO teeth. Learned to feed herself. She is pulling up and walking with one of her Christmas presents from Uncle Mario and Aunt Vero. She is still a little bitty thing. So it kind of looks funny seeing her walk. She loves her big sisters!! She really loves when they hold her. She is my snuggle bug. I thought she would be a daddy's girl like Anika and Ariana but she is not. She is a momma's girl!! She loves to be sung to. Which I love doing!! Her song is When I think about the Lord by Shane & Shane . She is still putting EVERYTHING in her mouth. So just image her opening presents at Christmas. She would rip some paper off and it would go straight to her mouth. She is growing too fast!Ariana's favorite thing to do!! Dress up!! She keeps me laughing!!

So Proud of Anika Lynn she got TWO awards at school. The BUG award and the character award for Caring. She loves 1st grade!!

LiGhtINg FaST!!

2009-12-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Ok, Really quick update.

I have alot to post but no time.

I have a big to-do list.

Once I am done with all my crafts and after Christmas of course. I don't want anyone seeing their gift!!

I did my first ever refashion. Made the girls some dresses out of Justin's old dress shirts.

Milliana got TWO teeth last week!!!

Fed herself this week!!

She is getting so big!!

Ok back to work on christmas gifts.

Laterz!

7 wonderful months & Santa Town

2009-11-29T09:16:00.001-08:00

Yesterday Milliana turned 7 months!! I can't believe my sweet baby has been our lives for 7 wonderful months!! Here she is Thanksgiving day playing with some stuff from Momo's kitchen!Anika took this picture yesterday at praise team practice at church. I was very surprised she stay in the bumbo seat. Now that she is on the move all she wants is to be on the floor to move around. She has started to baby talk. Her first word was DADA!!! Justin was so proud! She loves when the girls lay on the floor she crawls all over them. They are some amazing big sisters!! Milli loves to eat!! I am hoping she starts to fill in now that she is eating so much. I thank God for such an amazing baby.

So excited! Heading to SANTA TOWN!!

Momo took all her girls minus Milliana. It was too cold out for her.

She had a night with Aunt Lala.

About to enter Santa Town. They were so excited!

Anika and Chloe

The Petting Zoo
Ava and Anika

Trying to take a picture with a little lamb

I wanted to take her home with me!! So cute!!

Ava and Chloe feeding a deer and a goat.

3 little pigs. They were so cold they were shaking.

Ariana was unsure about the animals.

Anika was right at home. She loves animals.

And of course she had to ride the ponies!!

Anika and her student teacher Miss. Niles

The girls had so much fun. I think we are going to do it again next year.

Forever Grateful

2009-11-25T21:45:00.000-08:00

I have no words to tell you how grateful and thankful I am to have this women as my mom!!! It is 11:52 p.m. and she is in my kitchen preparing my turkey for tomorrow!!! I am truly blessed to have her as my mom!! I love you mom!!

And I am grateful and thankful to have this women as my Aunt Lala!!! She made me dressing and sweet potatoes for tomorrow!! My aunt Lala is like my second mom. If for some reason I can not get a hold of my mom which is rare. I know that my aunt Lala will be there. I love you Aunt Lala!!!
wish I had a better picture of Aunt Lala! I am so thankful to have these amazing godly women in my life!!

{aRe YoU sErIouS!}

2009-11-11T14:32:00.001-08:00

She is seriously growing to fast!! I woke up the other morning to this!! Time to lower the crib mattress.

And this just a moment ago!!

She pulled herself up on the couch!!! Are you SERIOUS!!! Such a big girl!!! Slow down Milli Moo you are just 6 months!!

I love that precious little face!

My new do!

2009-11-10T18:52:00.000-08:00

I went alot lighter with the color. To me I think it is alot lighter than in the picture.

Look @ what she can do!!!

2009-11-06T07:48:00.001-08:00

She started to do this yesterday!! She learned how to sit back. She is getting so big! She is starting to crawl faster!! She hasn't learned how to stay on her hands and knees yet but she will be there very soon. She said DADA yesterday!! I don't know if she meant to but she did. She was looking right at Justin when she said it, too!!

For Papa John and 1st time we dress up!!

2009-10-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

Fry bread for dinner.

Fry bread for breakfast!! Anika created a fry bread man and cross for Ariana.

The Chief and his princesses.

Me and my papoose!! Her feet were tucked in but she wiggled them out!

Us and Aunt Kelly and Uncle Josh.

Hunny and Milliana.

Milli wouldn't look at the camera she was mesmerized by Hunny's costume.

It was so shiny!

Happy 1/2 birthday Milliana Jade!!

2009-10-28T19:08:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it. It has been 6 months since Milli was born. She is getting so big.

She is crawling everywhere. Grabbing everything she can. Talking and making a lot noise. She even does it in her sleep sometimes. She loves it when you talk back to her. The girls can go up to her and make a noise and she starts laughing at them. It is so cute! She loves her big sisters so much.

She loves being on the floor and she will let you know when she is ready to be held. She loves to take a nap in our arms. I know, I know, she is spoiled but I will not say I am sorry. Not knowing if we will have anymore I am loving every moment I can of her being a baby.

She loves playing peekaboo and being tickled. And she is such a happy baby. She is starting to get the hang of eating baby food. I am making her food and it is so fun. She loves to eat!! Haven't tried fruit yet but will probably start next week. I have to watch her with fruit since Justin is allergic to some.

I think she is cutting her first tooth. Her gum is really big and she is chewing on everything she can put in her mouth!! And she is drooling big time!

Well got to go put her to sleep. Here are some pictures! Enjoy!

enjoying carrots

I told you everything goes to her mouth!

I told myself that I am going to be in more pictures. The Lord has convicted me on the way I view myself. I am beautiful in His eyes and I need to believe that so I can truly teach my daughters from my heart. It is hard but I want the Lord to train my mind and remove all the ugly thoughts planted there by satan. That punk!! I want the girls to grow up with a positive self image and to know that it doesn't matter what anyone thinks because the Lord says they are beautiful!!

{i GoT mInE foR ThEM}

2009-10-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

We got our flu shots today. Except for MJ she is not old enough yet! No one cried! Nana didn't want to. She put up a little fight but was a big girl once we gave her a pep-talk. I didn't understand it. The girl didn't even blink an eye when she got her 4 year old shots. She got 3 shots and one was a combo and didn't put up a fight. And this was only ONE shot!!

{tHeIR 1sT tImE}

2009-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was Milli and Peanut's {Fionna} first time in preschool. They did great. I had to go get Kay so Peanut would finish eating her bottle. And then she fell asleep for a little bit. Milli played with Tessa and Grace on the floor the whole time. She stopped for a brief moment to eat then she was ready to play again!!

Milli having fun!

Peanut really enjoyed this toy.

Milli liked chewing on this box. She is really teething!

Everyone playing.

Me and Milli Jade. I think I am going to go lighter with me hair color.

I'm in LOVE!!

2009-10-05T05:32:00.000-07:00

Why have I not tasted these apples sooner!! I have been missing out big time! I thought pink lady apples were good. These are awesome!!

HONEYCRISP!! Go get some and try them!!! You will thank me!

Milliana is 5 months!!

2009-09-28T07:50:00.000-07:00

Sweet Milli is 5 months!! I can't believe she is almost half a year old!! Time really goes fast. Check out her Jordon hat!! Such a Daddy's girl!

She looks like she is skydiving. You can't see it but her legs are in the air too.

Asleep in her Hunny hammock!

Her favorite things to do are: playing on her play mat, sucking her fingers, laughing and talking, scooting, and swinging in her swing. She loves bath time. I think she might be a swimmer or a runner. She is always kicking her legs. Especially when it is bath time. She kicks the entire time she is bathing. And yes that's right she is scooting. She just started getting up on her hands and knees and rocking back and forth. She should be crawling soon!!

Other things we have been up too:

We get ice cream with our favorite people in the world every other Fridays at Baskin Robbins after school. We love you Easton and Peanut (Fionna)!! That is what Aunt Nana is going to call her. She is going to be my little Peanut!! We should call her pup since she sounds like one when she talks!!lol I think peanut is cuter!

We went to our first all girl party at Fairy Godmother in the mall. The girls had so much fun. They did their hair, nails, and alittle bit of makeup. Once all the girls were made up they had a runway show. One of the girls that worked there would announce their name, favorite color, and favorite Disney princess. The girls would walk out on to the stage strike a pose and blow a kiss. It was so cute!! An Milli had to get into the action, too.

I just had to put this picture up. This is Milli at Ava's party. And this was the same day she was dedicated at church. I made her a tutu!! She looks precious!!

These pictures are from the Kurten community fair. The girls got their hair did. They had inflatable toys and some really good BBQ!!! We had fun!

2009-09-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

We decided to do basketball instead of girl scouts.

As soon as I know Anika's basketball schedule I'll email it to anyone who wants to come and watch and cheer for her.

Just leave a comment and I'll email it to you.

Come back on Monday for a Milliana update.

She will be FIVE months!!

Girl Scouts?

2009-09-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

I got asked by a friend if Anika would like to do girl scouts.

I really don't know about girl scouts.

I did it when I was little and My mom said I didn't like it.

So I am needing help.

If you have someone in girl scouts or know someone in girl scouts tell me if they like it.

Or what they do.

I want something new!!

2009-09-21T16:04:00.000-07:00

I need new recipes.

I feel like when I make dinner I make the same thing over and over again.

So please post your favorite recipes for me.

You can email them to me to at choctawwilliams@gmail.com.

Thanks!!

Cool giveway!!

2009-09-18T21:37:00.000-07:00

Rachel posted on her blog about this cool giveaway. These shoes are so cute!! Go check out this website www.passionatehomemaking.com!

He got it!!

2009-09-10T08:16:00.000-07:00

That's right! Justin got the new route!! We just want to say thank you for praying!!

We love y'all!!

Justin's Job

2009-09-05T21:53:00.000-07:00

Well, I haven't posted about Justin's job in a long time. He is still at the bakery. He just put a bid on a new route. If he gets this new route he will be home more. His off days will be Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Saturday!! Yes that is right Saturday!! He would be able to go to church. And he would get home the days he has to work around 6 or so. Depending on how the deliveries go that day. It will be a step out in faith because the pay is less but I know God will provide. We have been praying for a new route for a long time. We should know by next week I think.

p.s. I love this picture!

Look who is at our house!

2009-09-04T11:15:00.001-07:00

We watched sweet Riley Belle today!!

We are having so much fun with her.

Ariana was so happy that she had someone to play with today!

We have internet!!

2009-09-03T19:26:00.000-07:00

We finally have internet in our house ago!!

My sweet husband bought me a netbook today

Pictures and videos to come!!

Here is the first few pictures from Justin's family reunion, enjoy!!

Go Vote

2009-09-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,
Go vote for the girls!

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you can vote twice a day!

Milliana is 4 months!

2009-09-01T10:09:00.000-07:00

I can't believe she is 4 months already. She weighs 12lbs 4oz. She is growing fast. She is such a happy baby. She loves her play gym, her bumbo, her swing and she loves to cuddle with you and her blankie. She is rolling onto her tummy and can roll back to her back. She kicks her legs alot. In the morning when I go get her out of her bed she gives me a huge smile! The kind of smile that shows all her gums!! I love it!! It melts my heart. She smiles and coos alot. She is starting to grab things. And of course it goes straight to her mouth! She loves to blow bubbles. She loves bath time! And she is such a good sleeper!! She is a little snake. She sticks her tongue out alot. Anika and Ariana love to make her. She has that kind of laugh that makes you laugh when you hear it.

Ariana had her 4 year check up yesterday. Nana got 4 shots and didn't even CRY!! She weighs 33lbs!! Never thought she would get out of the twentys. This is her last year at home with. She starts school next year!! Crazy! I remember when she was Milli's age. Time really went by fast!

Anika loves 1st grade! The first week went great! She will be starting horse back riding lesson soon. And probably basketball in the fall.

I'll post pictures soon!

Krogers at 1 in the morning! Say what!!

2009-08-15T00:30:00.000-07:00

So, I would have never thought that I would be at kroger's shopping at 1 in the morning for food for mi familia. The only thing I have ever done way early in the morning is one year Justin and I woke up at 4 for black friday. And stood in a huge line waiting to enter the mall. We had no plan and no idea if we were going to buy anything. We just wanted to do it to say we did it. I will never do it again unless I have a plan and know exactually what I want to buy. Kroger is doing a cool coupon thing right now. So I thought I would cash in some of my coupons. But sad to say that they were having issues with the computer and my coupons did not double. I had fun!! Got to shop without my mihas. (Not sure if that is spelt right) I got to see my sister, Kaylene, and her sister-n-law Krystal. And even though my coupons didn't double I got a good deal. I will be at Krogers in the morning to get my savings to be even better.

I need to crash. Peace and word to yo mama!!

Quick update

2009-05-28T13:18:00.000-07:00

A lot has happen in the past month!! I can't believe today Milliana is 1 month!! She is so sweet and loves to sleep. The girls love her and love to give her hugs and kisses. They are such a big help. On May 16th we celebrated Ariana's 4th birthday!! Anika finished soccer and she loved it. She is out of school and enjoying summer but keeps asking when she will go back. Justin is back at work. Everyone is adjusting really well to our now family of 5!! The Lord has grow us alot in this past month especially the first few weeks we came home from the hospital. He really showed me how much he loves me and how much my family and church family love me. Thank you to all who supports me and came in my time of need. I love y'all and I felt your prayers. Ok I have to go. Hopefully I will be able to past again soon. I leave you with a couple of pictures.

Ariana and her breakfast cake!

My sweet girls!!

Doctor's Orders

2009-04-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

We went to see the doctor yesterday afternoon. He only changed one thing. He was allowing me to get out once a day but not anymore. He doesn't want me doing anything. I go see him next tuesday and he will tell what time I have to be at the hopsital. He already told me it will be early. He is also going to do a sonogram. To see how Milliana is positioned. Satan has been working overtime trying to put fear in me but I know my God is good and satan is a liar! Thanks to everyone that has been praying for us. Please continue to pray for us. I will update next tuesday. And then that Thursday our sweet Milliana Jade will be here. Yep we changed the name. My sweet husband came up with that beautiful name. I love it because it have my name in it like Anika and Ariana!!

2009-04-14T13:25:00.000-07:00

I guess I'll update.

We have had so much going on in our house. We are preparing for our sweet baby girl. It has been kind of hard doing that while I am on bedrest!!

Alot of y'all know that already. The Lord has taught me alot while being on bedrest.

I grow up with a single mom and learned to be very independent. I have a hard time asking for help when I need it.

Since I am on bedrest I am having to ask for help. The Lord has humbled me.

We have had a major adjustment in our home. And have had some struggles with disciplining the girls. My mom is stay with us and they have been alittle spoiled by grandma. But praise the Lord it is getting better. Justin had to rearrange his work schedule for a few weeks but is back to normal now.

I am having to discipline myself on staying off my feet. I am in the nesting period and it is very hard to sit still. I look around the house and see all that still needs to be done. But I want her to stay inside alittle bit longer.

I had a doctor's appointment today. My placenta still is in the same point. He moved my c-section date up to April 30Th!! That's right in 15 days she will be here!!! I am so excited but alittle nerves. The doctor told us the worse that could happen today. Which will be a blood transfusion and a hysterectomy. So I am praying that the Lord has his hands in my c-section. I go see him again next Monday.

I think that is the latest news. And can I just brag on my husband for a second.

He has served me and I am so thankful for him!! He is a wonderful man of God. He is my hero!! And I love him with all my heart!! He has shown our girls what kind of man god has for them in the future. I have heard it said that we as married couples are to try and out serve eachother. Once our sweet girl is here and I get out of recovery mode I have alot of serving to do. He has out served me by miles.

And can I thank my sweet Hunny for all the help she has giving me with the girls. My sweet mentee took my girls last week to the circus. She has taken them to church and has come to get them just to have hangout time with Hunny. She knows how I like to make the girls feel special by doing fun things with them. And since I can't do that right now she has taken it over for me. Thank you Hunny. I love you!!

I want to also thank my wonder hope group for bring us meals and praying for us.

I want to say thank you to Kelly, Kaylene and Fabi for checking up on my throughout the week and I also know if I need something they will be there.

I want to thank to must wonderful lady in my life. Without her I could not be the mother I am today. And that is my mom!! I have the best mom in the world. I love that she is not ashamed of her love for Christ. She is such a amazing grandma. I sometimes think the girls love her more than me. She is an amazing women and I thank her for all her help. And I love that she still treats me like her little princess. I love you, MOMO!!!

And thank you to all of y'all who have offered to help and who are praying for us.

My baby is SIX!!

2009-02-26T19:47:00.000-08:00

Today at 10:05 p.m. by big mama will be SIX!! She had a great day today. She woke up to find a brand new bike waiting for her from my mom and aunt. And a donut cake! She was on the morning annoncements at school! After that I walked her to class and as we entered her class all her friends and teachers started singing happy birthday and then they sung it in spanish. It was so cute. I have a video I will try and get it on the blog tomorrow. Justin and I took her lunch and then he had to go to work. That was the only sad part of the day. Then I took cupcakes for snack and we sang happy birthday again. We had dinner with Momo(my mom), Aunt Lala, and Aunt Poncha and then went to DQ for some birthday ice cream!

She is so excited she is SIX! She has grown so much and we know that she is growing into a wonderful young lady.

We love you Anika!! And are so blessed to have you as a daughter! We are amazed at how you love to learn God's word and spanish! We love that you have a heart for people and animals. We love you and thank God everyday for your precious spirit!

LOVE YOU BIG MAMA!!

I'm getting excited!!

2009-02-18T09:43:00.000-08:00

I was looking at our calendar today. Looking at all the upcoming events and adding Anika's soccer schedule to it. I can't believe next Thrusday Anika is turning SIX!! And she is starting soccer. Her first sport! I can't believe in 11 weeks I will be able to hold my precious baby girl! 11 WEEKS!! I can't wait. I can't wait to see who she looks like. This pregnancy has gone by so fast. I am to the point in my pregnancy when you are ready. Your belly is big and you are tried. And I am excited to say this will not be my last pregnancy!! I will get to experience it at least one more time. It is so amazing how God creates our beautiful babies in our womb. I love being pregnant! I am every blessed by the Lord to have easy pregnancies. I am doing this post from my phone but hopefully soon we will have internet back at our house so I can post pictures of Anika and Ariana.

I'm ALIVE!!

2009-01-30T11:46:00.000-08:00

I am ALIVE!!!

Last week and this week has been crazy in our house.

Everyone expect for me has had the FLU!!

The girls have never had the flu before.

Poor Anika had to miss TWO days of school. She was ready to get back on that third day.

And poor Justin was not 100% when he had to go back to work. And then he got hit by the bad storm in Oklahoma and Arkansas. He did not get home for his route until 7am Thursday morning and he left Tuesday about lunch time. He went straight to bed and slept a couple of hours and headed back out on the road. Can I say I love him!! He is such a hard worker.

So that is what has been happening in the Williams' home!

Anika is celebrating the 100th day of school on monday. Hopefully I can post pictures of her cute shirt we made her while she was home sick.

P.S. please pray for her she is having a hard time learning spanish and paying attention in school. She is doing much better but pray she continues on the right path.

We have an answer!

2009-01-20T08:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who voted!

The doctor told us this morning it's a................

GIRL!!!

Girl or Boy?? That is the big question!

2009-01-17T20:12:00.000-08:00

So what is your guess?

Girl or Boy?

We find out Tuesday morning!!

Counting down the days!!

2009-01-10T14:55:00.000-08:00

We have 9 days left until we find out what we are having!!!

Everyone is starting to guess what we will have.

I think it is a girl. Justin and the girls think/want a boy.

So my count down begins!!! I am so excited!!

I will post a belly shot soon. I am really showing!!!

Praises!!!

2008-12-24T06:57:00.000-08:00

I woke yesterday and spent a fruitful time in the Word with the Lord.

Yesterday The Lord laid these verses on my heart.

PS. 4:1-4 "I will extol the Lord at all times; His praises will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears."

I did what these verses are saying and the Lord answered me with two HUGE blesses yesterday.

Blessing #1.

I have an SUV!!! And did not have to pay for it!! Justin and Joey did an even traded. Justin has a civic in the garage that is broken and Joey wanted it so he gave us the Durangoo. And it has three rows!! Perfect for when the baby comes.

Blessing #2.

This blessing came from the our wonderful body. We were given $1000.oo!! I was truly blown away by the Lord and the love from our body. I am not sure if that person wants to be named but I want to Thank them from the bottom of my heart. Thank YOU!!!

Thank everyone for prayer. Still don't know what is going to happen to my VW. Please continue to pray for that.

As I finished doing my quiet time yesterday morning I know satan was going to attack me. And he knows how to attack me. And it is with my anger. So I meditated on this verse to help me remember to control my anger.

Proverb 14:1 "The wise women builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down."

Yesterday was an amazing day!!!

Helpless

2008-12-22T18:36:00.000-08:00

So we have had alot going on in our lives the past 24 hours. It brought conviction and healing.

This is really hard for me to do but we are in need of prayer and wisdom from the Lord.

Last night my car was reposed. I was completely at a loss. We were not that behind but we were behind. As I take all our belongs out of my car I had only one thought/prayer in my mind. I kept asking the Lord to forgive me for not being a good steward of what He has given me.

Then Satan began his attack. And then the Lord brought healing.

My sin was brought up and how much it hurts my husband. The Lord has to take extreme measures to make me see the seriousness of sin sometimes.

So last night was a really hard night on me. But one thing I saw was I need our savior. He wants me to turn wholeheartedly to him for all my needs. And I must do everything I do, even my bills, for his glory.

Prov.3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

I woke up this morning at 7 am to call our car finance people. I was hoping that they would just let us get current on our loan but that was not the case. If we want our car we must pay the remaining balance which is around $22,000. I wasn't sure I heard the lady right so I asked again. And I heard correctly.

So Justin starts to call his brother for some wisdom. And can I just say I am very blessed to have him as my brother in law. He gave us some ideas on what to do.

Then Justin calls his work to see if someone could run his route so he can stay home and help me call different people. They had no one to cover for him. Our first blessing of the day came from them. They are letting us borrow a company van until we figure out what we are going to do.

So we go on with our morning calling the people we need to call. And also calling friends we know that might know what to do. And this is when our next blessing comes in. Justin has a wonderful friend who is also our neighbor. He has an extra SUV and he is letting us use it and maybe even buy it for really cheap.

The Lord showed me that I fail in the area of pray. I think I prayed today more than I have ever prayed in one day. I almost know what it means to rely on the Lord every second of the day. He is still changing/teaching me. This is were I must be patient and wait on the Lord.

I am still not sure what is going to happen with my car but I am OK with that. I had these scriptures to encourage me today.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

Prov.3:12-18
For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences],
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold.
Skillful and godly Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her.
Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are highways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold on her; and happy (blessed, fortunate, to be envied) is everyone who holds her fast.

I want to say that I am filled with God's wonderful wisdom. He has showed me today how important it is to cling to Him and His Word.

I ask that you pray for me. Justin is out on the road and I am having to call people and go to the bank tomorrow. Pray that I remember even though my husband is not here I have the Lord with me. I ask that you pray for Justin and that the Lord fill him with Godly wisdom on what we need to do. Please pray for protection for the baby. I have been having some pain since last night. Pray that we see and get all the Lord is trying to teach us. And that I remember not to worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what I need, and thank him for all he has done. (Phil 4:6)

Graduation Pictures

2008-12-21T12:39:00.000-08:00

I was blessed to be able to take Hunny's graduation pictures. We had so much fun yesterday. The girls came along with us and they did there own little photo shot with Anika's camera. I haven't upload them yet to the computer I will post them later. I really think Anika is going to be our photographer. God has gifted her and for being only 5 she is really good. Enjoy some of my favorite shots.

Sad Day!

2008-12-16T11:48:00.001-08:00

As I sit at the computer checking my email and trying to get updated on everyone's blog. I realized it is a very sad day. Some of y'all know that my wonderful husband has a unusual work schedule.

This past week Justin took ALL FIVE days off. He usually runs something extra. We loved that Daddy was home and we have so much fun when he is here. Today he slept almost all morning and left back out on his route to Oklahoma/Arkansas area. This week Monday was his only day off.

So I sadly realize we won't get to see him much this week. Please pray for Justin's safety. It is really cold up there in that area too.

I am filled with joy every time I see him minister to the kids in our home and the kids at church. I just love him so much and I am sad when he is gone. I ask that you pray for me that when he get home that I am the wife God wants me to be for him.

Thank you!

So behind!!

2008-12-15T13:44:00.000-08:00

OK so I am so behind on this blog.

And we have had alot of things happen in our house.

For one our house was flooded by our toilet. That was a crazy day. Thankfully we got it all dry within a couple of days.

We went to Dallas with my mom after thanksgiving. That was a fun trip. We stayed with one of my Aunt Virginia.

Anika had her Thanksgiving party at school. They let her be an Indian. I told her the cool thing is she can be an Indian anytime she wanted to because she is one!

I celebrated my 25Th birthday on the 5Th of December!! God showed me so much that day. That will be another post. I have to collect all my thought. I have a pregnancy brain now.
I woke up to my living room looking like this! Thanks to Hunny!!

We found out Hunny is moving out early!! We will miss her but she told me it will be like she never moved out because she will still be here all the time.

Anika lost her first tooth last Thursday night. My little girl is growing up.

I am growing! Come back on January 20Th to find out what we are having!!

Please enjoy some pictures of the girls in the snow:

Ariana hitting Hunny with a snow ball!

Hunny's little Snowman

Ariana's Snow Angel

Anika's Snow Angel

Alot to Celebrate

2008-11-14T14:01:00.000-08:00

We want to wish Anika's teacher, Mr. Mosqueda, a Happy Birthday and Happy Ring Day. He gets his Aggie ring today!

And tonight at 8:08 Honey will dunk her Aggie ring!!!

I will post pictures of that later tonight or tomorrow.

And Anika got her first report card!! She is doing such a great job!! We are proud of her!

Check up time!

2008-11-10T08:23:00.000-08:00

I went to see my doctor today. I am 13 weeks.

I have gained 4 lbs. since the last time I saw him. That was 4 weeks ago.

My tummy is starting to show! Ariana and I heard the sweet heart beat of our little blessing. It was nice and strong.

We set a delivery date. May 6Th will be his/hers birthday!!

I am so tried but excited at the same time. I have good days and bad days. And loving every moment of it.

I will update you on my next appointment.

Pictures from Halloween and Ren. Festival

2008-11-03T09:36:00.000-08:00

Our pretty pretty princess and our cute little kitty

Ariana turning into a kitty. The cutest kitty I have ever seen!!

All the kids at the festival.

She had to ride a Horse!!

Anika jumping

This swing went pretty high. The kids started slipping down the seat.

Kay, Anika and Easton went on an elephant ride!

Anika really enjoyed our turkey leg. That thing was huge!

Me and Ariana on the little swing

Anika was pulling so hard to make us go high.

Ariana and Taylor Joy

My sweet babies!! This was in the morning before we left for the festival. They are so excited. This year was their first time. We were so sad at the same time because Daddy couldn't come.

I have more pictures from Halloween. I will try an upload those today.

Look at whats at our house!

2008-10-23T06:54:00.000-07:00

My mentee Heather aka Honey lives with us. And she is being a foster home to this cute little baby. Her name is Jewellz and she is 9 weeks old. And I think we are in love. She is the sweetest little puppy. All she does is sleep in our lap. And the girls are already praying that Jewellz never leaves.

Here is Ariana loving on Jewellz. And here is a picture of Honey and the girls!

News!!

2008-10-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!

Well I created a new blog because I can't remember my old blog's password.

It's been that LONG since I blogged!!

Well we have alot of new things happen in the Williams house.

First, Anika started Kindergarten. And she loves it! She is in the dual language class. She comes home everyday with new Spanish words. She already had her first six weeks awards. She received the character award and perfect attendance award. We are so proud of her.

Ariana is having fun at home all by herself. In the beginning it was rough but now she enjoys it. But by 2:00 she is asking is it time to go get Anika.

I will soon post pictures of Anika's first day! Hopefully.

But the BIGGEST NEWS in our house is I'M PREGNANT!!!!!

I am 10 weeks!! My due date is May 13th!!

I knew I better put that in this post because if I didn't post about it Kaylene was.

I am so tired! I don't remember being this tried with the girls. We have already heard the heart beat and it is strong. The girls were praying for twins. The were a little disappointed with the doctor told them there was only one baby in there.

Well I think that is it for now. I better get moving so I can do a little house work.