Trying

Oh, life. Life is what you make of it, right? Well, I'm trying...and it's not easy.

I'm trying my hardest to provide a great life for my girls. Both of them are so special to me and I want their life to be full of great memories and lessons learned. I stay home every day for them and give all of myself to them, everyday.

I'm trying so hard to be a good example for them. A role model. A good, loving mom so maybe one day, they will be a good mom, friend, and wife too. I'm trying to teach them lessons like how a good education can benefit them later in life. How a relationship with our Lord is the best relationship there is. That your family will always be there for you when others won't. And how to have fun no matter the circumstances, to love others how God would want you to, and to be the example, that I'm trying to be for them, to others.

I'm trying to show them how to give and take and how to work at your marriage everyday. I'm trying to teach them how to show appreciation to the man who has done so much for them. The one that goes to school, goes to work, and lives for God and them (any maybe me :) ) alone. I want them to know that I work hard to be the wife that I am to their daddy and that I love him very much and he loves us too.

I'm trying everything I can but maybe I've bitten off more then I can chew. I'm a young wife and mom, student, and friend. I love my life and am blessed by everything I've been given but maybe, just maybe, I'm in over my head this time around.

Instead of stressing over everything today, I decided that today is the day that I'm just going to hand it over to God. I know He wouldn't give me more than I can handle but I'm just giving it all back to Him. Struggles, stressors, problems...everything. I'm making the best of this life I've been given here on earth.

God doesn't expect us to take this journey alone. And I won't. Sure, I have goals for myself, my family, and my children but that doesn't mean I don't struggle in reaching those goals. And when I do, I'll hand them all over to God.

Life is handing me lemons and I will make lemonade because life is what you make of it.

Life is beautiful even when the road is bumpy and curvy. Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with the life that I have. For being my rock to lean on when I am weak. And for just making life beautiful.

I love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

Psalm 18:1-3

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Life is good here in the Pollock household. Busy, overwhelming even, but good. Jaelyn is loving preschool and Finlee is still a busy bee. Matt and I are managing through school and just enjoying our girls and the life that we've been given. So thankful for each one of them. I love my little family of four!

We Did It.

This little girl...

...had her first day of preschool today. She (or should I say "we" or maybe even "I") did it. I can't believe how quickly time has passed and how much she has changed from then until now. She's growing up to be quite the little girl.

Last night before she went to bed, I helped her pick out her outfit for today and read her a story about the first day of school. The night couldn't have gone slow enough. Last night she was still my baby but this morning when I dropped her off at school, she became my big girl, ready to take on the world.

Tinkerbell Pajamas

After we got there, we had a short meeting and then it was time to leave. She was a little restless and squirmy but after she noticed her church friend was right there with her, she did great! I was a little sad to leave her. Not because I didn't trust the hands she was in, but because it quickly occured to me how fast she is growing up. I know it's only preschool, but then again it's another step towards becoming who she is suppose to be.

Tinkerbell Outfit

And Tinkerbell Backpack

The two hours she was there went by fairly slow. All I could think about was what she was doing and if she was having fun. I couldn't wait to pick her up and to hear all about her morning!

When she got into the car afterwards, she seemed really happy. She said she had a lot of fun and wanted to go back on Thursday. I hope she still means it when Thursday rolls around.

Here's to a safe and fun school year!

Xoxo,

Tanna

Catch-up: Girls, Football, and Labor Day Weekend

I'm taking time today to catch-up my blog on a few great things that have been happening around here.

My Girls.

(Finlee pretending to be just like mommy!)

 (I put her hair in a bow and she didn't care for it-but she looked adorable!)

Finlee is getting so big. Everytime I look at her, I notice something that has changed about her. I love watching her learn and grow, but I hate the fact that my baby is changing and getting older. She is still so sweet and loving and fun but is getting sassier everyday!

 

Jaelyn is growing, too. She starts preschool tomorrow and its still so surreal to me. It's hard to watch her grow up and letting go is a big step that I'm not so ready to take but I know she will thrive. I know I made the right decision when I enrolled her in preschool a year early because I know she needs it. I enrolled her in preschool for her and I am so excited for her new stage in life. She still loves learning and reading. And she still loves playing and making friends. I love her and am so proud to be her mommy!

Football.

Football season is underway which means much happiness is abundant in our household. Our precious darlings seem to be enjoying it too. Just the other day Jaelyn mentioned that "she loves football" and I'm certain it melted her daddy's heart. You know they are right where they are suppose to be because they fit right in..it's almost like they acquired the "I love football" gene from their daddy. And the fact that Jaelyn runs around chasing Matt trying to tackle him and has perfected her stance shouting, "hut hut", just confirms everything I mentioned above. (He needs a boy-but our darlings will have to do for now!) Oh, football. Thank you for gracing us with your presence once again.

These are pictures of the girls from Josh's first football game:

She loved it!

Labor Day Weekend.

Labor Day weekend was packed full of fun. Matt and I met up with our bestfriends to watch even more football then we all headed to Matt's parents house for a much needed weekend together. We grilled, we ate, we played games, we slept in tents, we made smores and sang songs around a campfire, we laughed, we ate some more. And we took a spontaneous trip to the lake where the water was cold and rough but it didn't matter because we we're together. And it was fun. We just had the best time and were so blessed to be surrounded by good friends and good family. Those are the weekends that I live for. The weekends where I can be surrounded by my most favorite people and make some of the best memories of my life. I love family gatherings especially when friends are included!

Can you feel the love? I sure can.

Be looking foward to a new post of a little girl taking a big step tomorrow and some newly tried recipes that I just have to share!

Xoxo,

Tanna

 

Blessed

Blessed doesn't even describe how I've been feeling lately but I know that's what it is. Blessed, lucky, loved, to name a few other feelings.
After a stressful week, I got a nice surprise on my doorstep after I came home from taking a school test one day. A few of my family members sent packages for the girls (all on the same day, not planned, perfect timing) and there's no way to describe the feeling that you get when you know that you're not the only one who loves your precious darlings. Thank you doesn't even cover how grateful I feel.

Not only that but I have two beautiful girls, a fantastic husband, a lovely home, wonderful friends, and a loving God. Life is good. Busy, but good. A few pictures to share..love to all!

Xoxo,

Tanna