Advice

I think one of my biggest worries of raising my children (these days) is that they won't be kind.

I see cruelness in kids.  Even at VBS, one of the best of circumstances, kids are mean to each other.  Especially as they get on towards 4th grade.  I see the beginnings of it in Liam's preschool class, sometimes even in my own son.  It's one of the reasons I toss around the idea of homeschooling.

I'm not saying it wasn't this way when I was growing up.  It might be normal...but that doesn't make it right.

This blog post a friend posted on Facebook has some good words of advice on manners.  I think I'll be poking around this blog more often in search for more nuggets of wisdom...

Girly in Blue

Blue eyes in a blue Woombie in a blue rocker:

7-1/2 weeks old and feminine in any color!

Father

Here's my husband, Liam & Larkin's father, on Father's Day morning 2012.  I have to tell you, he is a fantastic dad!  He is a blessing to me and to his children. 

We love him :)

It's a Girl!!!

We spent about 16 hours in this room...

...and ended up here once again!

God's hand was over us!  After looking at my uterus in surgery, Dr. Michael believes that it would have definitely ruptured if I had pushed.  I got to labor like I wanted to and the baby came out in the safest way for both of us.  Praise the Lord!

And, here she is!  Larkin Lynn Sherry.

Meeting Daddy:

A kiss from Mama:

I like that I'm upside down:

First bath:

First feeding:

Meeting Mimi:

Meeting Papa:

Meeting Big Brother:

Squished cheek:

Arm rolls:

 Our family headed home:

Larkin is a really sweet and good baby...not to mention cute as a button!  She sleeps well and gained 2 pounds by her 2 week check-up!  Liam has had no problems adjusting to the new addition.  He says, "Mama, I like her."  I love my family!!!

I still can't believe I have a daughter!



My Hero

I made Liam a cape, and he's finally seen fit to wear it!  We played Superheros on the porch last week.  (I had to wear his blankie on my shoulders.)

Now my little boy is...

 ...faster than a speeding bullet...

 ...more powerful than a locomotive...

...and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!

A Lovely Spring Afternoon

This past Saturday, the Sherry Fam spent the afternoon wandering around Centenary's campus.  It is easy to forget how peaceful the place is...you forget you're in the middle of Highland!

Liam has been a real Daddy's Boy lately.  I kinda love it :)

This tire swing outside of Hardin Hall was a treat!

I really wanted to get some sweet pics in front of the beautiful azaleas, but my boy is becoming quite a boy!

 (this is Liam's new cheesy smile)

I got a hug in the end!

It was a lovely spring afternoon!

1st Day of Spring

Since Google's beautiful design today reminded me that it is the 1st day of spring, I thought it was high time for a blog face-lift.

My life is getting a pretty major face-lift this next week, too! I am leaving my 40-hours/week job at an architecture firm to see what God has in store for me.

I know that I'll be working 2-3 shifts a week teaching at Painting With A Twist and helping out some dear friends with their granola business, Aidan's Place Granola. I'm having child #2 in June, as well.

I'm also going to be putting myself out there and offering residential design, drafting, and custom home accents to the public. Honestly, I'm a little nervous about this. I've always had party-anxiety--where I'm afraid no one will come if I throw a party. This nervousness about starting my own business is the same thing. What if no one wants what I have to offer?

Thankfully, I'm getting all kinds of thumbs-up from God! He's flinging opportunities and possibilities in my face. If God is for me, who can be against me?!? Unfortunately, the little voice of self-doubt still manages to squeak out a few words every now and then...

Well, be on the lookout for my new venture, and please keep my uneasiness in your prayers. Diamond B Design is coming to a Blogspot near you!