simply grateful

I have never felt more like a mom before. David and I have been going on nightly walks/jogs with the kids. It has been such sweet family time and has made me really want to get back into running again. Sunday, I had been home all day with the kids because Elijah had a stomach bug and we didn't want to infect the nursery. Karissa and Makayla stayed home too because we figured that they might be carriers. All David had to say was "why don't you go for a run...alone". " Really?!? Are you sure? ok - bye!" And after a quick change, I was off. I didn't do my usual..."Well, I could take the baby...or I don't really need to..." nope. I was gone. I didn't realize how desperate I was for a break. David must have been surprised by my reaction too. He laughingly said it was like Forest Gump..."Run, Forest, RUN"...he said that I was going to run and run and never come back. He sounded a bit nervous. I assured him that I would be b...

SO sorry that I have been so late in updating. All is well in the Petro household...busy. We are loving the warm weather and sending as much time outside as we can. We have also started a garden...hopefully, we will be enjoying fresh veggies this summer. Here are some photos of the kiddos...Karissa is actually 4 1/2 months old now. She giggles and coos all the time. Apparently the little munchkin has figured out that the Petro family is a chatty bunch!

We all got cool new Carolina t-shirts since the Tarheels won this year. Yay! Go Heels! David is still on cloud 9!

I am so grateful and blessed that Jesus came so that I might live...and He gives life to the full because it is full of Him! My amazing family is just icing on the cake to the sweet joy I have in knowing Him...He is what fills my cup to overflowing! But I am so very grateful for the blessings of family too.