Our EnErGeTiC Singer

I have been trying to post this for some time-it was recorded almost exactly a year ago.  I was never able to succesfully upload it, though.  And then I learned a bit about Youtube....it's a work in progress.

So I hope it works now.  And hope you enjoy our Energetic Singer, though he is a bit older now!
(It's almost 5 mins long, but I just wanted to at least show the first minute.  Still learning about editing...)

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Sweet Sayings: Window Chemicals

Now that our boys are getting older, the saying 'Kids say the darnedest things' has never been so meaningful!  Because I want to remember all the adorable things they say/will say, I want to try and record them here.  Then you may enjoy them as well!

Lachlan was playing with his window as we were driving in the car...

Lachlan: ...and I washed it all over the window!

Mama: What did you wash all over the window?

Lachlan: Chemicals!

Mama:  (Chemicals?!?) What did you do that for?

Lachlan: Oh, for about ten dollars.

Ha!   Where on earth did he get that from?!?!?!

Our silly little goose!

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Five years and counting!

6 years ago and 2 days, a loving, handsome young man asked for my hand in marriage.  How could I say no!  5 years ago and 22 days (but who's counting, right?) we said 'I do!'  To celebrate, we went back to our Honeymoon location: San Fransisco, and pretty much just did the whole thing all over again!  We started out at the serenely peaceful Beachnest in Dillon Beach, accompanied by Tim and Victoria.  Our honeymoon was crashed by special people, so why not our 5 yr anniversary too?  We spent some time in Napa, some time on the beach, and some time just chillin.

Ah.  The view from our deck.  I want to go to there.

Then it was off to the city, where we wondered, played, ate, and of course, rode on the trolley!

Stopping for Irish Coffees

Tim and Luke battling it out in the ring and pier 46-ish (can't remember).  Way fun place to spend your quarters!

After Tim and Vic left, Luke and I continued our celebration.  Though we love our children, it was quite refreshing to go on a vacation and not having to worry about diapers or packing a diaper bag or naps.  It was just us and the streets of San Fran. (A BIG shout out to the wonderful people who cared for our children while we were away-THANK YOU!!!!  YOU are the reason we could do this...)

More delicious Irish Coffee/hot chocolate

Ghirrardelli Square-secretly I was hoping to see 2 really special people here, but alas... 
PS real interesting fountain behind us.  A great conversation piece!

Thank you, My Darling, for a wonderful trip!  How blest I am to have someone to love me as me you do.  Here's to 5 more and counting! 

"Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one, finds a treasure"
Sirach 6:14

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And the beautiful 'chaos' continues...

We haven't officially introduced Baby Cahill III!!!!
So here he/she is. 

(hiding in my belly)

Due August 22nd.  Causing this Mama to work even harder keeping up with the 2 boys, not to mention keeping the house tidy.  It is hard picking things up when you are 7 months pregnant!  And it is quite uncomfortable doing dishes when you are 7 months pregnant!  And it is challenging getting in and out of cars when you are 7 months pregnant!  And it is just impossible to play soccer with your 3 year old when you are 7 months pregnant!
Oh but the new challenges that are waiting right around the corner....
I would ask the Lord for patience, but I did that already, and was blest with this child!  ; )
So then I ask for the Lord to give me energy...and sanity.  Is that a safe prayer???

Oh Little One, amidst the challenges and chaos, you are truly and deeply loved already.  We are excited to meet you!

"Hi everybody!"

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