Best. Days. Ever.

My children are very blessed to have several great role models in their lives.  One of my favorites, is not only my best friend from high school, but also one of my bridesmaids, and if I'm honest, she's a role model to me too.  She is a kind and generous person who is amazing with kids.  She has her head on straight and a belief in God like almost no one else.  She came to visit us this spring and my kids just ADORE her.  We have just as much fun going for a walk as we do going on an errand or just sitting around doing nothing.  It stinks that we live so far apart but you wouldn't know it when we get back together. One of her favorite thing to say when things are particularly fun is to proclaim "BEST. DAY. EVER!"

She is absolutely a big part of some of my best. days. ever.

Sleepin' Over

For my daughter's 7th (gulp) birthday, she wanted to do a sleepover with some of her girlfriends.  So we let them do some crafts, make some cupcakes, sleep in sleeping bags on the floor, decorate their hair, play games, paint their own nails (and ours), munch on snacks, and be the silliest fun little girls that they could be.  Here they are, making memories about how nice it is to be young and just have fun.

Dear future interest in my son,

He is a certified goofball.  As such, I, as his mother, am taking his pictures now, to reveal to you at a future date of my choosing.  I collect snapshots of him in his underoos and superhero cape when he is running through the house, referring to himself as "Captain Underpants".  I will keep that shot of him dancing on the sandbox table, in his mardi-gras beads with his hands over his head singing at the top of his lungs.  And you had better believe, that along with many others, this little gem on the right will go in that same folder and be held dear to my heart.

So maybe someday you will get to share in what I see in him.  Yes, he is nutty, but he is courageous,  loyal, and loving and wonderful.   All those same idiosyncrasies that make him a looney also make him awesome and amazing.  And so we are clear, I can't imagine anyone ever being enough for him so you'd better work on being pretty amazing yourself.  Remember, I took these pictures.  Right now he is MY goofball and he will always be 1/3 of my everything. 

Mr T Comes for a Visit

Every now and again, my brother and his more-than-girlfriend-but-not-yet-wifey will travel many miles to come visit us.  I just wish it wasn't so many miles between us so that the visits could be more frequent.  I'll take what I can get though.  I am always happy to get to share our short visits.  Can't wait to see you guys and Mr. T again soon~

 

Science Teachers

My sister teaches science.  I thought she'd like this one...

Oh the Joys of Little Boys

My sister (okay, and brother too, but really, let's be honest...) blessed us with an amazing little nephew this year on tax day.  We had her shower a month before his due date and it was so nice to get to visit with family and friends that we don't see often enough.  I am so happy for both of them and their new little handsome son.  I know they will be great parents.  Babies are such a blessing for everyone who knows them, especially those chosen to raise them.  I can't wait to see what a great person I know he will become.  Congratulations to both of you and welcome little man!

PS~Nancy, I think I still owe you a shower gift for picking the date, good job!