Legally Blonde Outtakes!

Wanted to share with you some of my FAVORITE photos of my sister's show that were taken by a sweet momma who's daughter was also a part of the cast.

I'm so proud of Madison!  Enjoy my sister...errr... Elle Woods.

My favorite! I could not be more proud of her!

My sweet K was also pretty proud herself!

 Kennedy and Ella going backstage to meet "Bruiser".

Aunt Mad's littlest fan all tuckered out in Pop Pop's arms.  

What a great show!  I wish I could've been at each one!  My sister is so talented and I am so thankful I got to experience her sharing her gift!

Kentucky Premier! Legally Blonde! Get YOUR TKTS!

How many of you were OBSESSED with that show on MTV... I think it was called "The Search for Elle?"  Um.... waving arm wildly in the sky right here!


Well, I have to search no further because there is actually an Elle Woods in my own family tree.  Woot!  Woot!


So excited to announce that I have my own little Laura Bell Bundy in the fam.  That's right... my little sister,  Madison, will be starring as Elle Woods in the Kentucky Premier of Legally Blonde the Musical.  Dates are in the above promo and tickets can be purchased here.  


If you live in Eastern, Kentucky definitely make it an evening to support the local arts!  I can't wait!

A Prayer Plea

Please pray for a sweet family that I know from Eastern, Kentucky!!!!  This is the Collins family.... Amber, Adam and baby Huckston. I knew Amber from performing arts when I was a child.  Amber is so beautiful... inside and out.  She has been having several health issues with her thyroid, so I would like you all to pray for her healing.   However, being a mom and understanding what is most important on her heart at this time, I want to direct your prayer focus towards her baby.

Baby Huckston, who recently recovered from a hernia surgery, has been diagnosed with congenital glaucoma.  He will have to have a surgery in Cincinnati within the next few days to prevent loss of sight.  Also, Amber will be having doctor appointments during this time to discuss further treatment for her thyroid illness. 

It's hard enough adjusting to being a new mom and transitioning home with a new baby... let alone to have medical trials to struggle with.  I can only imagine, and I don't understand.  It just seems like they are slammed with one trial after another.

Please please please... if you are reading this... stop and pray for these things for this family.

-Pray for God to be glorified through their lives.

-Pray for safe travels as they drive between hospitals, doctor visits and their home.

-Pray for unfailing strength through Christ alone for this family.

-Pray for their doctors.  Pray that God will give them wisdom to fix their bodies.

-Pray that Huckston's surgery will go smoothly and God will heal him.

-Pray for Huckston's recovery and for Amber as she is still recovering from a surgery.

-Pray for Adam.  Pray he will be given the strength and direction from Christ to be the leader of his family at this trying time.

-When this family is weak and tired... pray that they will find rest in Christ.

-Pray for Amber's appointments as she finds out about future treatments.

-Pray that God gives them a hope and faith that only He can reveal.

-Pray that every person God places in their lives will uplift them and show them the love of Jesus.  

-Pray that they will cast every worry and every burden on Him and allow Him, in return, to give them an indescribable peace and comfort.  

-Pray for Huckston to grow to share an unbelievable testimony of His salvation and healing through Jesus Christ.

-Pray that Satan will not steal their joy as they live in this season of being new parents.

-Pray that through this entire struggle that they will only draw closer to God.

God bless you for your prayers.  I know that they mean so much to Amber!!!!  

Fleeting Season.

So I've been thinking a lot lately....

I haven't been able to blog because life with two is...well... hectic.  In the midst of my daily frustration, I began to think about this particular season I stand in.  There are a lot of mundane, hard, tiring days when raising kids, but then for every hard day... there is this beautiful day that God gives me to put things into perspective.

Today was that day.

As I watched K running with her friends in hand...

 As I watched Wyatt and his big buddy Ty lie on a blanket in the grass for the first time and marvel at the sky...

As the girls impatiently nibbled to appease their mommies' so they could go play some more while their brothers wallered in the background ...

As Wyatt held his buddy's hand...

 and bobbled around with his eyes leading the way exploring this BIG BIG world...

 As Kennedy belly laughed....

 Then laughed some more.

As I saw my soon-to-be three year old look at me with that face... the joyful face of an angel that makes time stand still in my world....

 As I watched her hang out with her girlfriends...

 As Wyatt drooled and waited patiently for me to come back to him to speak his name or smile....

 As Kennedy gave me that sneaky smirk she makes... the one that I can read and know and love... the one that says... "I'm eating chocolate mom.... I'm not going to nap for you today but gosh, this is sooooo good."

As Wyatt grinned and grunted at me...

 ...while Kennedy ran behind her friends through weeds that I'm sure are causing her runny nose.

As Wyatt's blue eyes reflected the sky...

 And you could see the rosy warmth on the cheeks of the girls...

 As the innocence of childhood saturated my heart while my K laughed and played without any worries...

 and as Wyatt in his little stout body shuddered with giggles and smiles... just because I looked his way....

that's when I realized a few things.

 The days of skinned knees, character bandaids and extra snuggling are numbered.

One day the bumbo will be empty.

Tricycles will turn into training wheels and training wheels will turn into bicycles.

Bicycles will turn into cars. 

 Eyes so engaged and captivated by every move I make won't stare forever.  In their eyes, I won't always be their biggest provider, comforter, lover, and influence.

Children won't always be wearable.

And moments like this... moments that I know God gave especially for me.... well... they will still be there I'm sure.... just not in such tiny, special, precious packages.

So for every mundane, hectic, tiresome day... may I be grateful for every part of this season God has blessed me with.  May I remember the sunshine on the rainy days and choose to give thanks.  May I marvel in the tiniest packages of blessings that grow without ceasing.  May I stand in awe of this season... because when I least expect it... it will be gone.

Kennedy After the Dentist.

No this is not a funny video about laughing gas. Although I have to admit that my favorite one of those was the chick from Ellen who went on about unicorns then broke into a Jesus rap! Anyone remember her???

Well, I have my own awesome dental patient to report on!




My sweet K brushing brushing before her very first appointment.




I was so proud of her for letting the hygienist take her x-rays. On the form I had to fill out prior, I was asked to check yes or no on whether or not you felt your child would cooperate. I literally laughed out loud, checked no, and then wrote out beside of it, "expect the worst and hope for the best." Ha!

Not so sure the administration thought I was as funny as I thought I was. Thankfully we knew the dentist! He is our good friend from our Sunday School class and more importantly to Kennedy...Charlotte's daddy. Whew! We had lots of talks about him & I'd point him out at church leading up to the big day.




My girl totally surprised me! She was pleasantly cooperative.




She had her X-rays done.




She listened as the sweet hygienist explained all the tools.




She was a little jittery and apprehensive when she cleaned her teeth and put fluoride on them. I was nervous about the dentist checking. I was afraid by then she would be done.




Again, to my surprise, she let the dentist in with a big smile. It also helps when your dentist is super fab with kids and your child's friend's daddy. :)




No cavities & a chick fil a certificate of courage! Woot woot!

And there you have it...Kennedy after the dentist is even more grown up than ever. (smothering, sentimental mommy reaches for laughing gas in hopes a unicorn will cheer her up) :)

One Love,
Brit