an ockrin occasion: our life in pictures now...

It's true. I looked at the clock this morning and was ready for a nap at 7:53. At 10:46 I fought to keep my eyes open as Boaz played with trains on my legs while I laid on the couch. But I am amazed and thankful. Just as soon as the chaos or a crazy moment hits, it's gone, and peace is restored. There is strength to get up off the couch once more as I hear that sweet little babe stirring in his swing, address the spat, or answer that question. Life goes on, and He's carrying me through.

I am thankful for...

A daughter who loves this baby and is ready to help in any little or big way she can. Right now it's all a blessing to me.

ALL these babies. And a couch long enough to fit them.

Asher. He is a gem. I can always count on Asher to do a job, do it well, see it through until it's finished, and be that little voice telling me throughout the day he loves me and that I'm doing a good job too.

A daughter amongst all these Ockrin males.

Older siblings to entertain and play with younger ones on their own initiative.

Liam to make me smile. He's growing up too and seems to have made leaps and bounds in areas he was recently struggling with.

Imagination and creativity of any and all kinds.

As ugly of a beast as this thing is (and I don't dare go near or on it when it's running) literally mows all our grass (which is A LOT) in an hour.

This one to keep the wasps and their nests at bay. He's always on the hunt and can spot them no matter HOW small like nobody's business.

A happy and content baby who doesn't have his days and nights mixed up. One who is growing and had well surpassed their birth weight at 10 days old (newborn check up with the pediatrician.)