Weekend at the Lake

We had such a fantastic time at the Lake this weekend with friends. Thanks to Wes & Dede for having us!

Lots of pics...

Taylor & Laney
There were lots of shoot outs

Bennett driving the boat with Wes

Clint & Jaxson

Me & my boys

Tyler & Dash

They loved being on the boat

The kiddos (Wish I had one with all the kids :( hopefully someone else got one!)

Could not have asked for a better weekend!

Who loves a deal?

It was brought to my attention today that my baby L needed some new shoes

(as he was crying because the old ones hurt his toes)

But have no fear, super Mommy shopper is here, and look what I found.

SO stinkin' cute! They were at Marshall's (looove that place) for a super good price ($20).

Did I mention how adorable they are???

And then I came across these bad boys for Mr. K at Dillard's for the same amazing price ($20)

It's the little things that make me smile.

Lollipop, Lollipop mmm Lollipop

A friend of mine has the cutest little girls that she loves to get cute shirts for.

Last week we were talking and she was telling me about this shirt she was thinking about buying for her youngest.

I asked her to send me a picture (maybe I could make it, I thought, MAYBE)

WELL...

And I think it turned out pretty dang cute!

Mother's Day Tea Party

Keddie's class had a Mother's Day Tea Party yesterday.

They sent the cutest invitations home.

They answered questions about their mom, one of the questions was how old is your mom?

Keddie's Answer: 23...

I LOVE that kid.

His teacher asked me if he got all the questions right,

my answer, ABSOLUTELY, he did!

He thought these cookies with holes in the middle were the best thing ever.

At the Tea Party.

Tea for moms, Capri Suns for kids, cookies and fruit.


After the Tea Party was over, I told Keddie I had to go back to work and he was crushed. We compromised by him coming with me.

Hard at work being a scientist (his imagination astounds me)

He thought it was pretty cool to be at work with Mommy.

Happy Mother's Day!

Just wanted to pause for a minute and Thank my mom for all she is to me.

My mom is amazing.

I was trying to think of the most important thing my mom has taught me and I kept coming back to same thing.

She has taught me by her example to keep going.

It may not seem like a huge life lesson, but to me, it is.

She perseveres through all that life throws her way.

I know that there must have been times that she wanted to stop,

stop trying,

stop smiling,

stop believing-

But she never did.

My mom shines in the face of adversity.

She is Amazing!

And to my two one-of-a-kind sisters....Thanks for helping me be the best mother I can be.

Now, More than Ever

It's funny how in my life it's all or nothing. Life is either unbelievably boring (my personal favorite) or insane crazy.

It's all or nothing, there is no inbetween.

I prefer boring because boring means no drama, no sickness, no trials, no deaths.

Boring is, well boring, and that's the way I like it.

And oh how I long for boring...

To Me Boring Means
no forever family feuds,
no losing Dad, and friends and Brother,

no Mom moving far far away,

no sick kids,

no fights with Hubby,

no weight gain

and lots of money!

I really do long for childlike boredom

when my biggest worry was which game to play.

But that is not the hand I was dealt,

maybe I picked it, surely the plan is bigger than me.

Because even when my life is crazy, who am I kidding, it's crazy everyday,

I am blessed.

My trials are so great and they are for sure a constant battle,

but there are so many things that help me on my way.

Daily talks with sisters,

Kisses from my kids,

Laughter with a friend,

It's the little things that lift my spirits and make me thankful every day-

cute new shoes,

a super thrifty find,

making dinner for friends,

all the little things that make up life-

that's what makes it worth living.

Happy Easter, a little late I know

Easter Bunny goodies (this one can't take a pic with his eyes open...EVER)

Happy with his loot...


Later that afternoon we had an egg hunt at our GranNita & Papa Jack's house...

(again with the closed eyes)

My favorite pic of the weekend (even if L's eyes are closed!)