Meet Maci

The one that came along after 6 years of hoping for another baby. She followed big sister Hallen,
pregnancy losses, and fertility struggles.

The one her sister prayed for, even when I told her that God might not have another baby for our
family.

The one that will someday know that this guy was her first love.

The one we needed to add a verse for so we could read one of our favorite

                                                    books.

                                                     Now we say,

                                        "Hallen Who I do love you." 

                                                          AND

                                         "Maci Moo I do love you."

                          (Also how she got her nick name Moo Moo)

The one who celebrated her first birthday at the Atlantis in the 

Bahamas. (Afraid we may have set the bar a little high)

The one that crinkles her nose when she smiles.

The one that cried for the first 7 months and forfeited all rights to "terrible twos ". The one that keeps all busy asking for "dis" (everything she wants is called dis/this) . We spend a lot of time picking up random objects trying to find the elusive dis. EXHAUSTING . The one that now adds an extra dose of joy to our family. The one that makes us laugh. The one we love to the moon and back. This is our Moo Moo.

 Maci Noelle Neff 

July 31, 2013

                                                          

Big Girl's Club Shopping Extravaganza

These smiling faces were surprised to a shopping outing and 

overnight stay at the Wynfrey during Christmas break.

 No boys allowed;)

                                         Sarah, Hallen, and Maci

First stop... late lunch followed by  ice cream

Matching PJ's were on the shopping list- all the way 

to their tippy toes.

Olive Garden late night take-out dinner in bed.

Three cheers for chocolate cake for dessert.

Pure. JOY.

Breakfast. Cinnamon sticks.

Maci shopped til she dropped. She's still a lightweight.

The holidays go by so quickly. Each year I find 

myself a little more overwhelmed by the long list of to-dos.

All I really ever want is a little extra time 

with those I love most. 

 I am happiest when I can be in the moment

with them. These girls are my heart.