Been too long to say "I'm Back"...

So after a few months, I could easy post a quick "sorry for the delay" and jump back in with an update. Over a year, and one additional child later, it's far too late to call a "delay".  Not too mention that I can't even remember how to long into the old blog.  So here we go - new blog!  I will tell you now (mom), I doubt I can be super frequent.  I will definitely do my best, though.

Summer 2013:
In a nutshell - lots of simple fun making memories.  At the end of the school year, we created a summer bucket list that we hung on the door.  There were about 50+ different activities, ranging from family game night to vacation.  I am happy to say that almost all were crossed off, fun times were had, and our kids have labeled it "The Best Summer Ever"!  Of course, the verbal kids are 4 and 7, so just about anything could have been the best summer ever, but it was a special one with simplistic fun around home.

So it is back to school tomorrow and back to routine life that we truly have abandoned since May.  A quick at a glance update of each sweet child:

Ella is going into 2nd grade, into Mrs. Hendrix class.  She is a joy and treasure.  If she was applying for a job as a nanny, even at the age of 7, I would hire her.  Seriously, this little girl entertains her brother and sister and is such a precious caregiver.  She is funny, loving, generous, thoughtful, creative, smart, sensitive, and wise.  She loves to read, sing, write songs, race across monkey bars, play with animals, and host friends and neighbors in our home.  I know God has great things in store for her life.  I can already see the gifts and talents He has blessed her with and am excited to see how He uses her.

Sweet Kinsley truly loves life.  Her smile lights up her whole face, and in turn, can light up a room.  She is a fun mix of rambunctious and sincerity.  She is the first to say, "I love you", and that the high of every single day for her is being with her family.  She loves to play, be outside on the swing or in the sandbox, pick flowers, help cook, and do just about anything with her siblings.  She loves animals, baby dolls, playdough, water play, making people laugh, and comfy clothes.  Her prayers are genuine, heartfelt, and honest.  She is opinionated, strong, loving, and thoughtful.  I love her immensely, and the joy her true love of life brings into our home.

For the newest addition (other than he is 10 months old), I introduce Grayson.  That's right - a BOY joined this Cordrey clan.  He is loved and nurtured by all 3 of his mommas.  This little guy wants for no attention in our home.  He squeals when he wants something, and the sissies deliver.  Grayson is crawling (army crawl), is an amazing sleeper, still loves milk, and only wants table food.  He loves to play toys, be outside, give kisses, and  look at books.  He is starting to pull up and will be fearless I am thinking.  This little guy is precious and I can't imagine our family without him.  I don't yet know his true personality but I cannot wait to watch it develop.  On second thought - I can.  The past 10 months have gone way too fast.

So life is wonderful.  Ella starts back to school, Grayson and Kinsley will go a couple of days a week beginning back in September.  I start back as a part time Reading Interventionist with Oldham County Schools soon.  Ronnie is working with Southeast Christian church with Men's Ministry.  We still have Wrigley, our yellow lab who is big, sounds ferocious, and terrified of everything.  We are living a simple laid back life, trying to slow down the days and have intentional moments, and also striving to make special memories and develop traditions along the way.  It definitely isn't perfect, and I make lots of mistakes along the way, but I wouldn't trade any of it.