We moved... again!

I am excited/ embarrassed to report another move under the Cox family belt. This is home number 4 for Addison and 5 for Alexa. We made the decision to buy a home and call San Diego our permanent (whatever that means in our world) home for now. We decided to get less house in the best school district and community we could find. We closed on April 1st and moved in the end of May. After some serious de-cluttering and well planned out organizing we are settled into our new casa. Alexa picked out a my little pony bedroom and Addison wanted Elsa's blue with as many Frozen characters as we could fit. It was fun doing two new rooms. Hopefully they like their choices for at least a few years. We have a butterfly themed playroom, Mickey Mouse bathroom and neutral/ traditional look everywhere else. We still have a few rooms left that need personal touches but we are making good progress. Both girls have made a ton of friends. Our new neighborhood is full of young children. We have been in the pool 3/4 days a week on average. It's been a wonderful change. Justin and I both feel like this was the place we were being called to live. I cant wait for the memories we are going to make in the future.

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day in the past have included a nice meal out and usually home made gifts from the girls schools. Although the sentiment is nice, I don't look at the day as more then a normal Sunday. Until this year...

I never expected the change of heart but wow it hit me hard. On Friday, Addison and I attended the Mother's Day luncheon at Alexa's school. Of course we arrived early to help set up. The boys escorted us one by one to our seats where the girls were waiting. Alexa asked me about my day and sat with a big smile on her face. We ate a wonderful lunch including dessert. The kids then sang a song they have been practicing. I cried like a giant baby. It was the sweetest sound. The kids gave us gifts they made and showed lots of affection. I was on a Mother's Day high for sure!

On Sunday the girls and I went to church. We had pictures taken by a professional photographer. I really appreciate that our church does it. It allows me the chance to get a picture with the girls looking nice outside of a seasonal holiday.

Justin bought the girls and I necklaces. Together they make a heart and separate they say "Mom," "Big Sis" and "Lil Sis." Justin did very good this year. We are all very excited about our new jewelry. I also got a vacuum... It's not Mother's Day without a new cleaning item!