Beach Time!

We had so much fun at the beach with Uncle Dan Dan and Aunt Christie.  We are so excited that it is beach season!  

I love taking pictures of my cute boys at the beach just as much as I love being there!

Soccer Mom

I am now a soccer mom.  For real.  I coached and everything.  

Let me tell you... coaching three year olds is hilarious and tiring.  

Ryan wasn't so sure about playing at this age.  He kept asking when he was going to be able to play " real soccer".  I kept telling myself every time he ran off the field to sit down that it was because he skills are far above this level of play... 

By the end of the season he became a great defender.  It was cute because every time he touched the ball he would do a victory dance and run to me for a high five.  He never scored goals because he would only touch the ball once and then cheer, but he was so cute. Luke was love by all the players and was our little mascot.

It was a fun season.

Eater Bonnets

This hat say " cougar in training".  We start them young!

Easter Egg hunt at Aunt Becky's house

Since Ryan is getting old enough to enjoy and remember holidays, we have been trying to come up with real traditions.  I didn't want to buy my kids full on Christmas-style gifts, but it is always fun to get something.  So Brett came up with the idea of giving the boys treats and a couple of small things in a new hat every year.  I loved the idea and went with it.  If we have girls, this idea may have to change, but for now it is a great one.  When Ryan found his hat full of eggs, he said "I am so happy". Love that kid.

  I am so happy and grateful, too, that we know that because Jesus Christ that we can be together with all the ones we love forever.  That is truly the greatest gift.

Mothering Lessons

Yesterday, I learned that I had better practice what I preach.  It was about 9:30 am and I walked to the candy jar and popped a hersey kiss in my mouth.  Two seconds later, Ryan asked if he could have an Oreo. 

Here is how that conversation went:

Ry: Mom, can I have an Oreo

Me: No

Ry: Why?

Me ( still chewing my chocolate): Because it is too early for a treat.

Ry: What is in your mouth?

Me: Swallowing fast... Nothing

Oh, man.  I almost got caught doing exactly what I told him not to. 

I love that being a mother teaches me how to become a little better each day.  A little more patient.  A little kinder. More selfless.  How to not to eat chocolate in the morning if  don't want my kid to. 

It is the greatest job in the world.  I get paid in smiles and hugs and love that are worth more that gold.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!