Mother's Day 2014

So my Mother's Day wasn't the most relaxing in the morning thanks to unusual early risers and trying to rush off to a special occasion at church (post to come).  However, once church and naps were all done the day was wonderful and relaxing.

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Thanks to the idea and help from my mom, the kids gave me beautiful and personally made coasters.

After those gifts were opened, I was given another wonderful surprise by Nate.  He had the kids and I decorate and of course eat chocolate covered strawberries.

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I hope all you mothers out there had a relaxing, loving and memorable Mother's Day.  


I want to send out a special belated Mother's Day blessing to my mom!  I love you so much and even though I don't always express my gratitude and affection to you, I could not imagine life without you.  I am so blessed to have you as a daughter, mother-in-law to my husband and Nana to my children!  Thank you for all you do and for loving me unconditionally.  Happy belated Mother's Day!  I love you and always will.

Awana Cubbies Graduate

Last night Elyse graduated from Awana's Cubbies and will officially be in Sparks next year.  She LOVED being a Cubbie and is so bummed it is done, but super excited to become a Spark.  The night started with her happily crossing the stage to receive her Cubbie graduation award.  Then we left and she got to celebrate the night with fun activities and lots of candy.  Her joy, desire and passion to attend makes me speechless and I hope it never dies.  

Side note...The thing that hit me the most while watching her cross the stage was the thought that Nate and I will be watching both her and Caleb cross next year, crazy!  Where does the time go?!?!

Grandpa and Grandma Visit

On Saturday we got a special treat, Nate's parents came to visit.  They attended an award ceremony Friday and figured instead of heading back home on Saturday they would drive a little more north to visit us.  We are so glad they did.  Even though the visit was less than 24 hours, it was still great to see them, especially for the kids.  A special thanks to you both for choosing our home instead of yours on Saturday.

Mama's Boy

So I'd like to say that all my boys are "Mama's boys", but I don't know how much of that is true.  I can say they all were as infants though.  However, the older they are getting the more they are appreciating their Daddy.  Therefore, I am soaking up every minute of my littlest "Mama's Boy" as long as I can.  

A special thanks to my mom for capturing these pictures for me!

Easter Day

I could not have asked for a better Easter day!  Besides the weather being perfect, 75 and sunny; we had my mom and stepfather up, played with the kids, did Easter activities, and celebrated the reason for the day, the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Easter activities consisted of decorating Easter eggs (on Saturday),

 attending church in our very best  :o),

 reading the Easter story and opening resurrection eggs, 

opening Easter baskets,

  finding and opening Easter eggs and, 

sitting in our new chairs!

Hope you all had a wonderful, memorable and enjoyable Easter too.

Happy Easter

Post with pictures of today to come.

Still a Peanut

Ian had his 4 month doctor check-up yesterday, and as predicted, he officially is still our littlest peanut.  Besides his eczema issues, he looked and sounded great.  Doctor kept commenting on how happy and adorable he was.  I know I am bias, but I couldn't have agreed more.

4 Month Stats
Weight: 12 lbs, 10 oz (4%)
Height: 25.25 inches long (53%)