Sick.

This has been quite the month for Nathan.

He has had quite the run.  Strep, fevers, coughs, chills, and colds.

He got another spring break, only not as fun.  He stayed home from school for a week and got lots of rest, ate soup and toast, read lots of stories, drank sprite by the gallon, and went through many boxes of tissues and cans of Lysol.

We'd like to think that he got everything out of his system and his body is getting ready for a great summer!

This Sweet Season

 What is it about digging in the damp earth and getting dirt under your fingernails that is so fulfilling to me?

Maybe, its the outcome of the planting process. The actual process of the planting.

I'm still baffled that you can place a small dry seed in the ground and with some sun and water and time, you have got something so beautiful.

A creation that is way beyond little ole you.

Kendall and Nathan have cought the farmer bug.  A bug that runs deep in their genes and comes from many generations.

The bug to beautify.

Mr. Man

A while ago for our 10 year anniversary, I  tugged and pulled and shimmied and with the help of a girdle, got back into my wedding dress for some pictures.

It was quite the celebration.

I have been reflecting for awhile on my journey thus far with Justin and been thinking a lot about the moments we have created and how each experience we have had, has somehow turned into a sticky gluey substance.  Eventually, layer after layer and after a long drying process, I'm beginning to see a two forms solidify and gain a glimpse of what is everlasting and growing into something I have fiercely yearned for.

This boy is my rock.

And I love him. 

Blossoms

I can't help myself.

I can't stop taking pictures of all the blossoms.

Everything is finally waking up and I don't want to miss one thing!

Pink and bold cherry and apple blossoms, lilac bushes in a purple fiery, lime green buds, and fluffy white petals.  Nature is perfect.

 

Waking Up

I love when this little town is done with winter.

Interview

NATHAN

How old are you? 7
What makes you happy? You do, I just love you. You always make me feel better.
What is your favorite animal? A lemon shark
What is your favorite food? Marconi
What food don't you like? Coffee
What is your favorite thing to do? Have family home evening and play are you there, in the dark.
What is your favorite show? American Restoration
What are you good at? Making paper airplanes and reading
What is your favorite movie? Cars 2
What is your favorite color? Green
What is your favorite song? Micheal Jackson
Who is your best friend? Joey
What do you do with mom? Play at the park and write letters back and forth
What do you do with dad? We play and watch Ben 10 together
What is your favorite sport? Soccer
Where do you like to go? Arizona
What is your favorite book? Harry Potter
What do you want to be when you grow up? Just like dad

KENDALL

How old are you? 4 and a half
What makes you happy? Playing with Nathan
What is your favorite animal? A horse
What is your favorite food? Daddy's cereal (Honey Bunches of Oats)
What food don't you like? Coffee
What is your favorite thing to do? Cheer up my friends and ride horses
What is your favorite show? Ben 10
What are you good at? Running super fast
What is your favorite movie? Curious George
What is your favorite color? Green & red
What is your favorite song? The Halloween song
Who is your best friend? Ryan and Mason
What do you do with mom? Ride bikes together and you catch me. Play hide and seek.
What do you do with dad? Play games.
What is your favorite sport? Soccer
Where do you like to go? The mall
What is your favorite book? Our Family scrapbooks
What do you want to be when you grow up? A dog!

A New Look

The arrangement was this: Nathan had to wait for Easter to be over to get a buzz. He had been asking for days and I wanted to get a family picture taken before we cut his hair. The funny part? None of the family pictures turned out!

He has been telling me for a long time now that he can't wait to be bald when he is older and is so attracted to the "bald" look. Everywhere we go and he sees bald guys, he always makes some sort of comment.

Well, it finally happened. Justin got out the buzzer and he laughed while his hair disappeared. Kendall on the other hand, was on the verge of tears as he watched him.

I love this little tennis ball and look forward to him coming over to me and telling me it is okay if I want to touch it one more time.

When I took him to school, I overheard a girl tell him, "Oh Nathan, you look so cute! You look JUST like a little elf now!"

He is LOVING his new buzz and everyday he wakes up, he asks to"redo" it so that it will be fresh and crunchy!

This is What Happens When....

You let your boys do their own hair! We always get lots of fun looks when we are out in public. :)

Easter and a Baby Blessing

This Easter was filled to the brim with a dreamy baby and childhood memories. We celebrated all four generations being together and hung out in our pastels.

Buddy was blessed and it was a happy Easter indeed.

The Hunt of the Year

I know that everybody loves Saturdays but let me tell you...I LOVE Saturdays. What makes me love them EVEN more is when they are sprinkled with a gathering of visiting and laughing and good food. Really good food. And a baby. A really cute baby.


Papa was telling the boys about two special eggs. A silver one and a golden one. They stood out above the rest because they were the shiniest eggs of all and they were the ones that had TWO dollar bills inside each one.

They were the last ones found and the hardest to find so when they did find them...it was fun!


My view for most of the night. I didn't move after dinner because I know that there will come a day when I will try to find these two little boys playing ball and they will be gone, grown up on their very own adventures.