Favorite Friday Photo- Spring a crazy time of year...a beautiful time of year

Just a short while ago it was Mother's Day.  A day I spent with my parents at the home I grew up in.  It was just a couple weeks ago but so much has gone on in that short amount of time.

I can't believe I haven't posted all week. Believe me I have taken photos and hope to catch up on my 365 day project this weekend.  We have "graduated" a lot of our children.  Some will climb up the ladder at elementary school, some will go to a new school.  We have done field day, practiced for upcoming programs and shows, and we have ended many activities while we look forward to what I really hope is a "slower" summer!  There is much excitement for change within extended family and time this summer with cousins. Let's hope also for a whole lot of time by the pool! 

Sunday Snapshot- Completion

Today we ended two seasons of sports.  The kids loved each of their chosen "games" but I do believe we are all ready for a break.  Riley may disagree as he can't seem to get enough playing time in it seems.  Rest assured fall will be here too soon I am sure.

He did have a really cute little fan come and watch her big cousin.  I have to say crayons may have been more exciting at times!

Miss Bri gave it a go at volleyball this season.  I think she really liked it. It was a very low key team and of course being with friends is always a highlight for her. 

We have one more big event tomorrow and then seven more days of school...but who is counting:) 

365 Photos- Day 136

Oh these two washing dishes and jamin' out to music!

Favorite Friday Post- School Winding Down

A week full of field trips was how we spent our time the past few days.  They came just as summer did for us.  Seems as though we skipped spring!  Andy and Katie went to the zoo and the rides.  The rides are always a hit.  In the summer these rides go for twenty five cents a ride.  That is cheap entertainment.

Oh this little man...think of him driving for real.  Good thing I have a couple of years before that!

Miss Katie gets a little braver each year!



It was a great day and I think we all slept very well last night!

 

365 Photos- Day 134

Field Trip Day- Starting at the newspaper which we finished the tour by making newspaper hats!

365 Photos- Day 132 and 133

The boys caught in the moments of life.  A helicopter built from hundreds of little pieces and Mr. Incredible minutes after getting out of bed!

Sunday Snapshot- A Mother's Thoughts

Happy Mother's Day! Hoping you all are having a restful and loving day.  It is and always will be my favorite holiday.  A day about the job that really is the most important to me. A day to celebrate my loves both born of my body and my heart.  A day to once again reflect on how deep my love runs for all my kids and it makes no difference how I meet them or when.

I watched our oldest make one more step closer to manhood this week.  How my heart felt it.  Not that I don't want him to succeed and fly but that I must one day let those wings take flight. 

I started my early life not wanting children. I believed at that time that money, power, and my version of success was what would make my world turn.  Many years later I now know what really makes my world turn. It is those eight eyes that look at me each day.

I feel so blessed today but my heart always yearns for those left behind.  I started editing photos for An Orphans Wish a couple months ago.  Each month I am privileged enough to edit photos of children who desperately need a Mom. Each month I fall in love with them and pray that a family comes soon.  That someone sees a photo I edit and their heart longs to hold that child in their arms.  A little boy has been waiting for two years for this moment.  Alec is one of those little boys.  I so pray he too finds parents to love and kiss that sweet face many times a day!

Happy Mother's Day!