Excursion Photos- Under Ground Cave

Brett and I highly enjoyed snorkeling in this fresh water under ground cave. They call it a cenote. The views were amazing, not to mention what you could see under water. It was like a whole other world under the water. We had little fresh water fish swim around us. And bats flying high up above us. But it was really awesome to swim around and explore. We are disappointed that our water camera pictures that we took under water didn't turn out. We would have loved to share those photos as well.

Excursion Photos- Repelling

Excursion Photos- Zip Line

Excursion Photos-Mayan Ruins

Mexico was AWESOME!!

Our Hotel The Main Pool

Hammocks

All Inclusive Meals

Another Pool- Loved the chairs in the water

The Ocean-Had a great beach

More Pool pics

My sexy husband

We had a great trip. Weather was very warm, water in ocean and pools was perfect. Went on a extreme excursion where we repelled, zip lined, and snorkeled in an under ground cave, explored ancient Mayan Ruins. Enjoyed the all you can eat food and drinks. Got really tan for us white folks. The only bad thing about the trip, we broke our digital camera. Had to buy a disposable one for $20. Can you believe that? Overall experience, we would definitely go back. So glad that we didn't take Makenna.

Leaving Makenna

This couldn't have gone more perfect. And it's all thanks to God. He truly made this a smooth transition for all of us. As many of you know I was terrified of leaving Makenna for a week with family. I had never been apart from her for more than 24 hours since her birth. So I knew it was going to be tough on me. Plus, Makenna is such a Momma's girl that she even cries sometimes when I leave her with Brett. Sad huh? She really does love her Daddy, but at this time in her life, prefers me. Well I cried when I gave her over to Polly and Bethany. And Makenna didn't cry at all. Which made me handle it better then I thought I would. Now when we were in Mexico, I did have to call them every night just to make sure she was doing fine. But turns out she was a perfect little angel for them. They said I have the best baby in the whole world. And I do know that. I've always told Brett I wish I could multiply her times 4 and I would be perfectly satisfied with having four children. But I find myself very scared because I know the next one will probably be totally different. I better start praying now. Anyways... after every time we would call home from Mexico, I was reassured that I could go another day without her. And that she was going to be OK. Thanks for those of you who I asked to pray for me. The prayers worked. When we got home, it took her about 5-10 minutes before she let me hold her, she clung to Bethany. I did look different, very tan, hair was lighter so she would look at me and play shy and cling to Bethany again. When she did finally come to me, she never stopped smiling. And she's Momma's girl once again.

Makenna and Dylan

Dylan is Brett's first cousin's daughter. She was born one day after Makenna. We were meeting Polly and Bethany in Davenport to drop Makenna off to go back to Iowa with them, and we were leaving for Mexico the next day. They didn't play much together as most kids the same age don't. But this was the best I could do at getting the two girl's together.

No more mullet

I gave in and cut Makenna's hair for the first time at almost 17 months. She had the typical mullet going on with long strands of hair on the back and no bangs in the front. It was too thin to pull back in a ponytail so I attempted to cut her hair while she was taking a bath while her hair was wet. What I didn't take into consideration was how short it would shrink up when it dried. Oh Well! It's cute for summer! I am no beautician, that's for sure.

Happy Mother's Day

Dear Friends and Family,
Just wanted to send on something I received at my Apples of Gold Bible Study.
The 31 Biblical Virtues to pray for your kids by Bob Hostetler

1. Salvation (Is. 45:8, 2Tim. 2:10)
2. Growth in Grace (2 Pet. 3:18)
3. Love (Gal. 5:25, Eph. 5:2)
4. Honesty and Integrity (Ps. 25:21)
5. Self-Control (1 Thess. 5:6)
6. Love for God's Word (Ps. 19:10)
7. Justice (Ps. 11:7, Mic. 6:8)
8. Mercy (Luke 6:36)
9. Respect (for self, others, authority) (1 Pet. 2:17)
10. Biblical self-esteem (Eph. 2:10)
11. Faithfulness (Prov. 3:3)
12. Courage (Deut. 31:6)
13. Purity (Ps. 51:10)
14. Kindness (1 Thess. 5:15)
15. Generosity (1 Tim. 6:18-19)
16. Peace-loving (Rom. 14:19)
17. Joy (1 Thess. 1:6)
18. Perseverance (Heb. 12:1)
19. Humility (Titus 3:2)
20. Compassion (Col. 3:12)
21. Responsibility (Gal. 6:5)
22. Contentment (Phil. 4:12-13)
23. Faith (Luke 17:5-6, Heb. 11:1-40)
24. A servant's heart (Eph. 6:7)
25. Hope (Rom. 15:13)
26. Willingness and ability to work (Col. 3:23)
27. Passion for God (Ps. 63:8)
28. Self-Discipline (Prov. 1:3)
29. Prayerfulness (Eph. 6:18)
30. Gratitude (Eph. 5:20, Col. 2:7)
31. A heart for missions (Ps. 96:3)

Prayer is one of the best things we can do for our children. God hears our prayers and will bless our children and our future generations to come. He is faithful and will bless those who are obedient to prayer.
Have a GREAT Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,
Star

First OUCHY!!!!

Prescription: favorite stuffed animal Eli, and pacifier

Makenna has her first big ouchy. If you look at her right knee you will clearly see she had a wipe out on the cement outside.

Brushing teeth with Daddy

Hanging with the Lilly Men

Makenna's just hanging out with the Lilly Men minus Curtis.

In Brett's Dreams..

Well Brett didn't get his boy first, but that doesn't mean he can't dream for Makenna.

Someday

Here is Makenna playing the piano at Grandpa & Grandma Lilly's house. Aunt B wasn't there to show her up. But maybe Aunt B will give her lessons someday.

No, No, No!!!!!

Makenna has finally learned to say no. We thought we had the perfect child because she learned how to say yes way before she said no. She was saying yes at about 13 months. Well now at 16 months she has caught up to all the other toddlers and thinks it's so much fun to say. Enjoy!

Trampoline Video