Some super cute Sunny-Sunday no-occasion wear... and few grandparents

So excited about the wonderfully sunny day Sunday turned out to be! I was even more thrilled.. pathetic I know... that I got to put new outfits on the boys! After naps we sported our new threads while hiking 'round' lake with my Dad, step-MOM, and sisters.

if it was good, why not great

I think I should start keeping score.. but if i live to tell the tale that may be enough! Today was good.. close enough to great to count. I am truly blessed to be able to love my boys. Clay was great, Dylan was cute. My best moments today were on the couch, yes i let myself sit down, and had a mid-day read with the boys and the neighbor girl i watch... an entire 30 minutes. Do you know how many red fish blue fish books that is! Nearly perfect! Clayton can pick out the word fish, off of the page, and Dylan can tell you what most of the books are called or what they are about by looking at the cover.
I didn't make it to the gym today, but I think I am still breathing, so I will not dwell on that loss. I had a scentsy party tonight, and it went great. I really enjoy it, nothing in particular, or maybe just that it is going well and that I am good at it. It is hard to know if I am good at something anymore, as Mothering is sort of an abstract event! Aric just walked into the kitchen from working on the car and said, "life is good" we measure it differently at times! But love it just the same!
I love this life!

Just a little love note....

A week ago today my first born turned 4 years old. I am still not sure how I feel about it; by the time I figure it out he will be 5 and I have to start all over again! Clayton is one of the smartest boys I know, one of the whiniest, but The CuTESt. I feel like we are on a constant learning curve. Between him and Dylan by the time we figure something out, something new comes along. I guess Heavenly Father knows I don't like to be bored, or to do the same thing over and over again! Still I know how lucky I am to be a Mother, what a gift, and blessing that in itself is! I am thankful for all that Clayton has taught me, as my first he is truly the one teaching me how to be a Mom and I hope that his younger brother will thank him for it someday. ( we can hope right?!)

Blast off Birthday #4

Thursday Clayton will turn 4... I want to cry just thinking about it.. where has the time gone...
In honor of his day we threw him an out of this world space themed party. I just wanted to share a few of the pic from the festivities. The living area was decorated with a large inflatable solar system hung from the ceiling, along with white christmas lights (stars) and paper stars as well. Aric bbq costco dogs, strawberries and salad.. but mostly strawberries for the kids! We decorated treat sacs, ate lunch, went on an asteroid egg hunt, took our picture in a spaceship, and launched a bubble rocket. The weather was decent so we played in the house, garage and back yard. Opened presents, and ate a wonderful Rocket cake.. made by betty aric's mom! It was such fun.. and yes the decorations are still up until friday when it is officially over!