A Martin Minute

When I start out on a plan I feel I have a good plan AND THEN . . . Ta-Da!  God comes up with an even more amazing plan! AND THEN . . . your sisters & mom get giddy & your husband realizes he may not retire as early as he thought & your 3 kiddos (who are all completely potty-trained) start making bigger plans.  AND you realize this is the most beautiful curve ball of all - a NEW BABY! Yes, the Martins are embarking on a new journey with a new baby to come before Christmas.  We are excited for our new little blessing & the plans that God has for our family of 6!  We covet your prayers for this little one & for this mommy who has been SICK.  "I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalme 139:14

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mommies out there!  I am spending mine at home because we had a sick little one last night & I wanted to keep him at home today - but hey, I enjoyed my 1 year+ stint of not going to the ER.  Last night was just a 4 hour trip to the Children's Hospital for Whitty.  We are in the clear for anything bad - once again us Martins stumped the doctors.  Prayers is the only explanation - the ONLY one. The above picture is of my mommy, but I know most of you out there know she was supermom & still is.  I think she relishes her role as Moppy she always seems so excited to pick them up for a date & still excited when she drops them off.  SHe even shows up to help with sick babies & mommies with a smile on her face & a cup of StarBucks in her hand.  My mother-in-law planned the perfect mother's day & left town without any grandkids - smart woman.  Did I ever mention that my kids are stumped...

Well, I have had a fight with my camera & finally won for a moment this morning & it let me upload my Easter pics.  Can my kids get any cuter? The kids do not totally match - my preference, but we are getting a bit old for that.  How do you like WFM5's POLO sweater vest =) I am also posting the 2 kids tables from our Easter dinner at our house.  I did a girl table & boy table & then 2 adult tables - with my to die for china.  I had fun getting ready for all this & we made a ham. Okay actually I bought it & just sat while it was in the oven, but technically we cooked a ham.  I will take all the credit for the delicious ham.  SuperHubby's family came over & brought more for the delicious dinner & we enjoyed the lunch time meal with my family.  2 huge meals + 2 Easter eg hunts + church = tired parents.