Schools End

As school comes to an end we get to see all that the kids accomplished through the year. We started the activities with a breakfast and awards ceremony for Ashley. Ashley was so excited to have us there, and loved showing off Brice to all of her friends. I felt bad for the little guy as she toted him around as if he were her doll., but he loved it and she loved being the big sister. As her teacher handed out the awards Ashley's was almost the last one and it fit her perfectly, she got the Leadership award. Her teacher later said that she could always count on Ashley to lead the class if she had to step out, that Ashley never had any problem telling people what to and not to do. It sounded just like Ashley at home "my little mama" as we call her, she loves telling her brothers what to and not to do. She had a great year in school this year and excelled in everything!! We are so proud of her and love watching her grow and grasp new concepts. Her mind is amazing.




























Watching my babies graduate from kindergarten is always a little emotional. Ethan was so cute and did such a great job getting his diploma. We were worried at the beginning of the year with him being the youngest in his class, but he did great throughout the year. The kids also received an award in class like Ashley and Ethan's was just perfect for him too. He got the Carefree award. We laughed so hard knowing that it was his teachers way of nicely stating Ethan's calm, collected and SLOW way of doing things, like he has nothing else to do that day and no problems or worries weighing him down, it is probably his way of dealing with his sisters leadership skills. We love him so much and are so proud to be his parents, he makes us laugh and our hearts happy.

Not quite a theme park

We recently took the kids to the zoo in Colombia. We had a good day, but were a little disappointed in the entire experience. When you are use to the Orlando theme parks like Sea World and Busch Gardens or Disney's animal kingdom, it takes a little getting used to just walking around looking at animals in their cages, with no shows or anything and most of the animals were sleeping. The kids enjoyed seeing the animals and we will be giving it another try since we now have a years pass.

9 years and counting!!

Today my heart is very full as I look back on the past 9 years of my life. Growing up and even now I wouldn't say that I believe in soul mates, but looking at the man by my side, my heart knows that he was created just for me. He makes everyday a better day just by being here with me. We have had a wonderful 9 years of marriage!!! The journey has been a fun and full one, not to say that we haven't had our tough days, but like I said before having him by my side has always made it better. We have 4 beautiful babies who are the lights in our lives, and prove to us each and everyday that our love is a real and powerful thing. I could not ask for a better father for my babies, or a better example for me. I love being Mrs. Jeremy Martin and I hope and pray that the next 60 years of our marriage is as good as the first 9.

Spring Break

We had a fantastic time during our spring break. We were lucky enough to spend it at my parents condo at Panama City Beach, lets just say it is exactly what we needed. The weather was great it was sunny, with a little bit of a chill in the air. The kids would huddle up in their towels to keep the wind from getting them, and would lay on the warm ground after getting out of the pool so they wouldn't freeze it was so cute to watch. My sister KC came up for a couple days with her daughter Amber and the kids loved having them there. They were a great help and we even got to have a night out without the kids. Talk about the perfect break from life. We love the beach and would go back everyday if we could.

Hide and Seek

While we were at my parents house for Easter my dad started a game of Hide and Seek with the kids. It started with him sitting in his chair shining a flash light on where the kids were hiding, but they soon had him up hunting for them throughout the house. The best part is when it was his turn to hide we found him almost under the kitchen table on the floor. The kids loved it!!! I guess you are never too big to play a good game of hide and seek. I feel blessed to have a daddy who will play with my kids like he is one of them. They love their Grandpa!!

Easter

We were lucky enough to make it back to Florida for Easter this year. The kids love being with their cousins and it is so much fun to be surrounded by family on a day as special as Easter. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for my family and for the sacrifices that were made so that we can be together as a Family Forever! Easter is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the real purpose and importance of this life.

Poor little guy

I debated on whether or not to post this, but since he is fine I might as well keep the memory. Brice has this little ride on car that he got for Christmas that goes down a small roller coaster. We have it in the kids play room and he loves to ride it down the toy and all over the halls upstairs. A few days ago he threw it down both flights of stairs so that he could ride it down stairs. I told him no, but kind-of laughed at his drive to get it where he wanted it. When I was telling Jeremy about it, I told him at least he didn't try to ride it down. Well I spoke a little to soon, yesterday he tried to ride it down. Thank goodness for the landing in between our two sets of stairs. I can not imagine how it could have turned out if he had fallen all the way, as is his little face is all scratched up. All I can say is there must be Angels watching over my boys, because they all are so adventurous and complete BOYS!!!