Packers Family

Because why wouldn't I take advantage of a photo op when the kids were dressed up for the Packers game Sunday?? :)

 

Wrestling Monkeys

The kids are ALWAYS wrestling lately. Their newest move and favorite go-to, is to have Bubba pick up the littles and swing them around. I love seeing them play like this :) Until one of them starts crying that is ;)

 

Baine's First Lost Tooth!

Baine lost his first tooth Sunday, and pulled it out ALL ON HIS OWN! He was so brave, and didn't even act scared. Didn't even cry when it was bleeding. We were so shocked. Way to go, Baine Joe :)

 

Career Day for Beau and Baine

Beau and Baine had career day at school last week (thank you Aunt Brookie for helping supply Baine's dream career costume).

Baine: Fireman 

Beau: Engineer (he strives to be just like his Uncle Josh :)

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Little Miss Dancer

Piper has been LOVING dance. She was so sad when she had to miss all of October due to quarantine, and now all dance and gymnastic studios have been shut down by mandate. We hope she can get back to dance soon :)

 

Family Movie Night With Church

Last night we had family movie night with church at the theatre. The kids love Despicable Me, so they were pumped. And of course, Piper came for the popcorn and candy ;)

 

Piper's Preschool Pictures 2020

 Well, they could have been worse? :)

Decorating the Tree

That's right, the Pierson's Christmas tree is UP! And no shame in our game :) We love having the house decorated for Christmas, and this year of all years, we needed a little extra happiness in our life. The kids love to help decorate the tree (even though I might and go and rearrange it after ;). Baine's favorite part is putting the start at the top of the tree. But I told him we will save that for after Thanksgiving.  

Piper Western Day

Piper had Western Day at school last week. And you know what that means, she was able to wear her pink cowboy boots! And oh boy was she excited :) We love all that Ms. Richelle does for the kids at pre-school and Piper's love and desire to learn with her is proof. 

Happy Birthday, Mom

On November 9, it would have  should have been my mom's 61st birthday. I don't even have words anymore to begin to describe how empty and lonely I feel without her at times. But this is what I do know, that I am so grateful to be missing her so much. It makes me realize even more how important and amazing she was. The more I think of her and miss her, the more it reminds me that if I didn't miss her, then I wouldn't feel like I'm missing out on her. And that certainly is not the case. This time of the year is hard. And I keep thinking, hoping and praying it will get better. It isn't, YET. I am sure it will someday. But 3 years later, it's still so hard. I look at this picture of her, and just see her overall beauty. I miss her Coco Chanel perfume. I miss her rough hands from working outside. I miss her loud laugh that would make anyone smile around her. I miss her beaming smile with those perfect teeth. I miss her overly honest advice, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear. I miss her love for God and the example she set for me and my children. I miss her hugs. She gave the best hugs. I miss her Saturday morning visits to the house. She would always bring donuts and chocolate milk from Yaarsma over on Saturday mornings after her Bible study group. We would sit and have coffee and just visit. I miss going to her house. Smelling all of the food she had made in her kitchen. I miss making fun of her for something ridiculous she said or did. I even miss her yelling at me--which I can't believe I'm admitting. 

Wearing a smile everyday is getting exhausting. Because there are days where I can barely keep it together . School this year is hard. Life is hard. And I just need my mom. I know she's with me, but it's not the same. And it never will be.

So if/when you are with your loved ones over the holidays or whenever you see them, take those pictures! Even if you hate your hair that day. Take the selfies! Talk about favorite memories. Take videos. Enjoy the moment and more importantly LIVE in the moment. I wish I would have done more of this with her. 

Happy birthday, Mom. I love you.

Family Pictures- Fall 2020

 It has been over 3 years since we have had professional family pictures taken. And I still haven't put up family pictures in the house since Piper has been born. We were overdue. And as much as I love pictures, I  have been  mad at myself that I haven't been up to date. So we had pictures taken a couple of weeks ago. And even though it was a cold day, the kids did great! As did Koby :)