Happy 5 Months!!!

I can't believe my girl is 5 months old! This is the best shot I could get today as we are battling bronchiolitis and a double ear infection. Poor baby! But, she's still smiling!

More pictures to come with an update on all things June Anne! :)

Mommy Guilt

I LOVE this woman's blog. Seriously. I had to share this post because I think so many women struggle with this. I'm so thankful for someone to voice exactly how I feel every single day - both the days I go to work, and the days I stay home. Brought tears to my eyes. If you are a mommy that has ever wrestled with the decision of going back to work or staying home full-time, you will appreciate this.

http://momastery.com/blog/2012/01/21/friendly-fire/

Happy Friday!!

It doesn't get any better than spending the day with this sweet girl! Happy Friday!

School

Going back to work part-time, I was adamant about finding a good school for June Anne. Jason and I did all of our research and decided on Oak Brook Country Day School. We got on the waiting list in April when I was 18 weeks pregnant. We had really prayed about the decision of sending June Anne to daycare vs. hiring a nanny, and, at the end of it, felt so much peace about Oak Brook. What a GREAT decision it has been!!! June Anne loves her teachers, and I really feel like they love her and can't get enough of her sweet personality, which makes me so happy. She is also slightly obsessed with the other children. She lights up when they start crawling towards her, and she's sits in amazement watching them play. Her teachers say that she talks non-stop, and she is one of the happiest babies they have ever seen. It doesn't surprise me too much since she's such a joy at home!

One of the things I love about June Anne's school is that of her teachers, Mrs. Cheryl, sends sweet pictures of June Anne to me. I live for these pictures! It means so much to me that my sweet girl gets to bless others with her sweet personality.

Just a few of the pictures from Mrs. Cheryl of June Anne playing (or sleeping) at school (the other sweet baby in these pictures is Caroline, my friend, Kimble's, little girl. They are BFFs):

What A God!

"Ponder the achievement of God.
He doesn't condone our sin, nor does he compromise his standard.
He doesn't ignore our rebellion, nor does he relax his demands.
Rather than dismiss our sin, he assumes our sin and, incredibly, sentences himself.
God's holiness is honored. Our sin is punished...and we are redeemed.
God does what we cannot do so we can be what we dare not dream: perfect before God."

Max Lucado, In the Grip of Grace

Hanging with Daddy

June Anne loves her Daddy. And I mean, she's obsessed. One of her favorite things is snuggling with him on the couch before bedtime every evening. I just love that she's so in love with him! They say a little girl's first love is her Daddy.

Best Friends

They always say a dog is man's best friend. Well, apparently it's a girl's best friend, too.

June Anne and Bella love each other! :)