We Love You Little One!

Can't wait to meet you around 9/4/10! :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just in case you wondered...

We really aren't hiding! We're still here, just a little behind these days.

More pics to come, including Christmas and an updated family pic. So stay with us!!

AmaZing AriZona!

Last month (sorry, I'm way behind on blogging these days!), I had the awesome privilege of spending a few days in Arizona with my dear hubby...without the kids! He travels there for work and raves about the beauty and fun of the state, particularly Phoenix. It has always been a desire of his to take me there and show me around, not to mention give me a nice refreshing break from full time mommyhood.

Between two precious people in my life -- Steph (who I nicknamed Super-Steph after keeping my kids for an entire day!) and my mother in law --my kids were in good hands while I was gone. Many thanks to both of you!!! I love you!

All in all, the trip was wonderful, and I told Tyler while walking hand in hand one afternoon that is was nice to 'remember how much fun we have just the two of us.' My favorite part of the trip (other than the unbelievably awesome food!) was the day we drove north to Flagstaff and Sedona. The views and scenery with the red rock is absolutely amazing. I felt so relaxed and aware of God's creation that day, and it was awesome to praise Him for His marvelous works! Here are a few pics from the trip!

Dinner at The Tortilla Factory

I just thought this picture was funny :)

Here we are in Flagstaff!

Breathtaking views in Sedona


We shopped at a mall one night and they were putting up this beautiful tree--the sunset behind it was just gorgeous! Any guesses on how many ornaments are on this tree?????


And one final thing...I texted a picture of a cactus to Savannah (via Steph) and, bless her heart, she asked if mommy was IN the cactus! I'm still cracking up about that one! Don't you love kids and their questions?

Savannah is 3 !!!

3 years ago to the minute, I was actively laboring in a hospital bed :), anticipating one of the most miraculous and amazing experiences God has given me.

3 years ago at 11:03PM, Savannah Renae Engel was born!

3 years ago, our lives changed...absolutely for the better!

Happy 3rd Birthday, my sweet little princess!

~~~Savannah, 4 days old, and mommy


~~~I can't believe she was ever this small!!!


~~~Sweet baby in one of our favorite newborn outfits! :)


~~~And 3 very fast years later...

~~~Savannah in her tu-tu ready for her ballerina birthday party!


~~~3 year old Savannah and her 'mickey' birthday breakfast!


~~~Savannah and mommy riding the train at the Lincoln Children's Museum today! Daddy took the day off of work, and we spent the day as a family!!!! What a blessing to hear "mommy this is SO FUN!" the entire train ride :)


Savannah, you are such a blessing! We love you dearly and thank God for you!

There were four in the...

hammock...but thankfully the little one did NOT say roll over! :)



Great friends, great times, group hug!!

The musical fruit

We were eating supper tonight having nice family conversation when out slipped a little...hmmm...how should I say it..."toot" from one of the kids. You never know which kid it is because both are quite capable of the occasional dinnertime music :) but Tyler and I glanced at each other, giggling, and knew it had to be Savannah. Tyler looked at her and said "was that you?" to which she replied "it was my buns!" And there began the uncontrollable laughter from all four of us...

Thank you Savannah...

for reminding me...






to stop and smell the flowers...