Happy 10th Birthday, Taylor...

Ten years ago, at 10:12 am.... my beautiful baby girl was born. Weighing in at 8lbs.9oz. She was 21 inches long and had a head full of jet black hair. They nick named her Snow White on the maternity floor. Eight babies were born that day. Seven boys and Taylor. She was a beautiful baby. We joked that she could of passed for my mom's daughter, because she looked just like my mom. It's hard to believe that ten years have passed. Happy Birthday Taylor Jade Abbott!

This year to celebrate Taylor had a slumber party with seven friends. It was a great party! We bought Taylor a Karoke system and she was so excited! Her birthday theme was High School Musical 2.

Here is a picture of the girls....

I'm so blessed...

"Having too many children is like having too many flowers". This is my favorite quote of all time. I can't remember what famous person said it, but they were so right. Sometimes I get frustrated when I feel like I'm being pulled in a million different directions but then I stop and realize that we have what many families don't: extra hugs and kisses and a bond that is out of this world! Our kids have a love for each other that is impossible to measure. I was lucky to have an older brother and an older sister to look to for advice and to be there when things got rough. Our kids will have several siblings to do that very same thing.... some older, some younger. I've never regreted having five children. It's made me a better wife and mother. It's taught me how to be flexible, organized, and to be less of a perfectionist. It's made me love unconditionally, be loved unconditionally, and know that at the end of the day, I'm gonna get at least three wet kisses. Years ago, I never pictured myself being the mother of 5 kids.... but obviously, someone did.... and I thank him for it.

Last year in Middle School...

Here is a picture of Jake on the first day of school. He too, likes to look good for the ladies I hear. And I believe it, cause our phone never stops ringing!

School is back in session...

The first day was one of perfection. Taylor likes to take lots of time to make herself look good. I think she does a great job... she is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! This picture was taken on the morning of the first day of school 8-16-07.

My man Jake....

I can't believe that next week we go and sign Jake up for the 8th grade! It seems like it was only yesterday that he was learning to ride a bike, tie his own shoes, and write his name. Time really does go by fast... I try to enjoy it though, cause soon it will be gone.... Jake is going to look into becoming a police officer after high school. It makes me proud that he wants to "serve and protect." He's such a good kid and when he's not being a jack-a$$, he's even better!