Our Chaotic Bliss: This and that...

Not too much to post about however I just felt like blogging today! We had a great weekend in Reno with my family! It was a MUCH needed get away and the FIRST one since we had Caiden! It was nothing short of interesting driving with all 4 kids....Peyton made it until two minutes away from the house and her car sickness had finally got the best of her....Luckily we are beyond prepared for that these day and had her "puke bucket" ready in tow!;) Our car looked like we were going for a week for one night....It takes A LOT to take 4 kids under 5 somewhere! I needed out though, so it was super nice to get away for the night!
It was a special trip to...We were there to watch my dad get baptized and it was an amazing thing! It was so touching to see over 30 people get baptized and start a new walk with the Lord! I myself have not been baptized and it took me time to learn and grow and be ready to fully understand the commitment it is, and I can't wait! Hopefully we will talk to our church staff soon and schedule it! I also want to have the kids dedicated since they have never been!:)
The last few days I have reflected a lot on who I am and my feelings on a lot of things. It's funny how one person putting you down, can cause that...(Hence why I REALLY need to finish reading my copy of So Long Insecurity By Beth Moore) I know that I should not let people get to me and remember that for every person that just plain doesn't like me, there will be one that does, but it's hard!! I am a very sensitive person (although I act tough most of the time) and I love to love people! It drives me CRAZY if someone doesn't like me because I truly love to get along with everyone. Life's too short not to. I know I need to get over it and realize the world is not all candy canes and gum drops and some people just don't see me the way I wish they would. Again, it's hard. SO anyways, I have really tried to take inventory on myself and the people in my life and plan to really work on showing people grace and understanding even when it's hard.
Life would be so simple if everyone just acted like children....They see life so simple yet amazing and full of promise. Everyday that I get up and feel too exhausted to even start my day, I see those beautiful smiles from my children (and my daycare children) and it keeps me going! My job may be one of the most exhausting jobs ever, but it's so rewarding when I see the love in each and every one of the children's eyes, and know I helped them grow and learn a little more that day! I mean, look at this smile, how could I not smile back?

OH....Here are some cute pictures of the kids still passed out in the hotel room after not sleeping much the whole night...GUess it got to them by morning time!