Hey, Remember me?

 So, I haven't been posting regularly and wish I had. I am really hoping I will Blog every month or so like I've said in the past. In the last two days I've been going though Olivia's Fresh Modesty blog and am enjoying it much more then I thought I would. Olivia has inspired me to be more mindful of how I treat my siblings and inspired me to be a better and more Godly young woman. 

SO, the biggest news to tell is that we are moving! We are moving to Fairview TN in a neighborhood with mostly christian neighbors. Each of us are experiencing in our own way grief of moving and excitement of being in the same house as daddy. We all miss him terribly.   

Things that I haven't blogged about:

I turned 13!

We had "The Fire Fly Games!"

Chris Stouffer got a job in Oregon and the whole family moved there right after little Leah was born.

 

Daddy and I have had a few doctors appointments. (the red dot we're standing on is for social distancing)  

I went back to Georgia with Olivia and Calvin and Rhett after their 4th of July visit and stayed there for three weeks. (it was loads of fun)

And the biggest news of all is that we found a house to move into! very exiting. I can't wait to be under the same roof as my amazing, strong, and Godly daddy again. 

As we a attempt to sell EVERYTHING in our house Josiah is finding all sorts of creative ways to amuse himself while we are all busy. (poor guy) 

Last Saturday Emma, Willa, and I worked on clearing/selling/trashing/donating as much stuff in our room as possible. It is still very full of things but a lot better then it was. which is all we can ask for right now. 

Also, something rather eventful that happened on May 3rd was a huge storm that rolled in one Sunday with hail causing Daddy to come down to the house with us while we waited out the storm.

Willa read her book to us after dinner.

We played Phase 10 together.

On the way out of the camper and before Josiah got really scared so Emma comforted him in the trunk and read the bible to calm him down.

When we realized we should go down to the house the rain was coming down Hard and it started hailing. Willa slipped in the mud as we furiously ran out the door to the car. 

On the way down the hill Seth and daddy had to pull a tree out of the middle of the road. Daddy got hit on the head and sometime later he cracked a tooth. (he thinks it's from being hit around the jaw area) It was funny for the rest of us. haha.

yeah, so that's what's been going on around here. Mommy, Willa, and Emma have been working till they drop for the past month or so. I am so grateful for them and all the hard work they do. They are all amazing roll models for me as I try to become a Godly young women. I am also grateful for Josiah who no matter what always loves to hang out with me and have fun. I am also grateful for Seth, who, despite not feeling well still manages to do school. (for the most part.) As much as I miss daddy I know that him not being here is a learning experience for all of us in a way. But I cannot wait till we are together again.

Hopefully it will not be long till my next post. I love that I am able to do this for my family and document our lives for future generations to see. Till next time!😉

Nashville Breakout Room

Groupon is the best. Yesterday we got to go to the Nashville Breakout Room. We took a contingent of friends and half went to the Musuem Heist and the other half to Kidnapping. Our family did the Musuem Heist. We finished with 54 seconds to spare. :D 59:06. 

We'll Miss These Times

(From Olivia's Facebook) 

These night times in the Howard girls' suite are pretty great. We step over each other doing exercises on the floor. We brush our teeth and continue to carry on full conversations. We laugh until I cry. Willa makes a comment about how awesome she is. Emma gives us each neck rubs. Elsia talks non-stop. I drop my phone on my face. Someone complains about how many clothes need put away. We commiserate about our ailments and celebrate the day's victories.

E+W watch a YouTube video or two while I remind them to laugh quieter because Momma and Daddy are trying to sleep. I ask them if I should just go to sleep or go get a snack and they always recommend the latter and then make fun of me when it's something weird. Willa surprises us with some new quirky awesome thing she's creating. We admire her star projector and comment (again) on how much we love our twinkle lights and how much we need a mini fridge up here.

We discuss life, love, and happiness. We giggle with no shame and sigh with relaxation and peace. Sharing a room with your sisters really IS like a slumber party every night with your best friends. It's the bestest. ❤❤

#reallifepictures

Caleb and Lauren's TN Reception

After so many folks from Tennessee missed Caleb and Lauren's wedding up in Bristol, they threw a second reception down here for the two. We had a blast watching some home videos and slide shows of Caleb and Lauren, dancing to music from Bruno Mars to DJ Casper to Sid the Sloth and eating the plethora of desserts set out, along with the BEST cake I have ever eaten (kudos to Anna for a job well done. :D)

Mommy and the other mothers danced to Footloose again, as has become tradition. 

The night was rather short, but sweet. By the time we were finished dancing our hearts out, we were all ready for some sleep.

Mommy's Birthday 2016

Today was Mommy's birthday. We celebrated with Da and Popo, who finally moved in next door. There was a roast, a dentist appointment, secret gas-station gift run, coconut cream pie, and presents involved. Also, a scintillating poem. 

Mommy's birthday poem:

(By Willa)

Dear Mommy,

Life is what happens when you're busy making plans,

And the grass may seem greener on other land.

But you look for the rainbow within all the rain

And when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.

You shoot for the moon, and you land in the stars

You just keep on going, even when life is hard.

You don't wait for storms to pass, you  dance in the rain

As the old saying goes, with no hurt there's no gain.

From you I have learned to go with the flow.

After all, YOLO!