This and That

Hey y'all! Can't believe I haven't posted anything since Rilyn's first birthday! Things have changed a lot...for the better. I could try to backtrack, but I know I would end up leaving things out, so I'll just fill you in on what's going on currently!

Rilyn is 19 months old and still a dream child. She is such a jewel and we continue to be grateful that the Lord blessed us with her unique personality, because along with her spunk, she shares an abundance of love and preciousness that none can match. Daddy is most definitely smitten! She clings SO tight and snuggle time is a must! She speaks in single words but is easy to understand. She is very coordinated and climbs on everything. Rarely falls and when she does, she usually says "owie", shakes it off and goes on playing. She loves the outdoors and playing in water! 

The twins are 4 and a half and have just started preschool on MWF from 9-12:30! They were very ready...I was too! They are also in dance on Thursday mornings and love that as well. They are quite the li'l performers! They crave closeness and are always asking for hugs and snuggles. I love it! Can't believe how fast they're growing up.

Kelsie is still full of spice! She is quick-witted and always loves to spread laughter! She still enjoys "reading" books, listening to music, playing dress up. She always has a hop in her step! She usually follows the rules and admits when she breaks them. 

Karis is my sugar baby! She is dainty, gentle and sweet....and yes, she knows it! ;) She loves to dance, sing, read, and color. She is artistic and a born leader; one who pushes limits & bends the rules. She is very intuitive and won't leave your side if she thinks you're sad or hurting. 

Ian and I were trying to decide that if our children were a dance, what style would she be. Here's what we came up with...
Karis - Ballet(performed with classical music accompaniment; theatrical and uses elaborate costumes and staging)
Kelsie - Hip-Hop(consisting of a stylized rhythmic music; a broad conglomerate of artistic forms; flourishing myriad of diverse styles)
Rilyn - Krump(a dance characterized by free, expressive, exaggerated, and highly energetic movement)

Life is a dance! Ian and I have been dancing through 9 years of marriage. It has included ups, downs, and allovertheplace moments, but I welcome the change in steps. Sure we've stamped on eachother's toes; ended up arguing about which direction to go and who's going to lead, but without all that in-between, there's no motion and no harmony. I'm blessed to have my perfect compliment and often need to remind myself that it's ok to stand on Ian's feet, go wherever he leads and know that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be! Because when it comes to life, there's no guide on "where to step next"; there is only one on "Who to follow".