VBS Week at SUMC

This year the boys were both able to participate in VBS at SUMC!!  They, or I should say WE, all had a blast!!!  I was able to be a  part of the steering committee this year--even though it started out as VERY overwhelming when I initially took it on, it turned out to be such a great blessing!!!  I can't wait for next year!!!  Braelyn also went with us every day--she was in the nursery but they took them to participate in music--which she loved!!!  The message definitely stuck b/c just yesterday Evan said--"Mommy--no matter what you can trust God".  .  .it was a random statement, but hey--I'll take it!! :)

Off to VBS.  . .(oh yea, we moved in case you missed that post that I never posted, ha!)

This was the last day at Imagination Station, we put the kids in a bubble--totally cool, and proved that "Everything is possible with God!"  I'll admit, I was sweating this experiment right before the kids arrived b/c we were not getting it to work initially!!  Nothing worse than having 60+ kids waiting on you to wow them--only to disappoint them!!! 

All in all we had a fantastic week!!!  I can't think of a better way to kick off summer vacation--the boys have already been asking when they can go back!!

What a Week :)

  

The Biggest Event of Our Summer

SO.  .  .one of the biggest things we had going on this summer was Misty's wedding!!  We have all been looking forward to it all year, and it was sort of the LAST thing we were going to do before our summer officially started!!  Evan was the ring bearer, I was the matron of honor, and Camden got to help hand out programs--it was a very special family affair!!  Everyone did awesome, the baby even made it until 10, and we had a great time!!  My only regret is that I did not get a picture of all of us together fancied up.  .  .bummer :(

Evan & Mommy

 Evan with his sign--he did a great job!

 Evan & Mit

 Mit and her "old lady of honor" ;)

The Ratchfords!!!!

I know there are pics somewhere of the baby, and of Camden--I'm pretty sure we got one of Misty and Camden, but it was such a crazy day I don't remember who took it!!  I'll post some more if I get my hands on them!

Summer Days!!!

Okay, I know it's been a while.  .  .I mean, a REALLY long while!!!  Don't try to give me a guilt trip, I give myself one every time I go read all of my favorite blogs and realize how long it's been since I've touched this one!!!  I think I've found some inspiration to get me back here--not that I need inspiration, my 3 children give me PLENTY of inspiration-but they also suck my energy and brain cells ;)!!!  SO--rather than backtrack, which is completely overwhelming--I'm going to try to just move forward.  I will try to post every day or every week pics from our summer!  Not only does this encourage me to start posting again (b/c we all know I won't be able to post just pics, I'll have to give a run down as well), but it will also encourage me to throw out the chore list and pick up the summer wish list!!!  

Starting.  .  .right.  .  .NOW!!!!!

BEACH TRIP MAY 2012

Rooftop at Whiskey Bravo

Family trek to the beach.  .  .

The Boys

B did NOT love the beach.  .  .

.  .  .but she was convinced to stay after snacks were offered

rough life

she slept almost the whole time we were down there!

so--for those of you who don't know, we had another baby since last time I was on here--SURPRISE!! :)  I have had my hands a bit full, but I promise to try to take a time out every so often and make sure I'm posting!!!  This is only from our first week of summer, we are into week 3 right now so I've got some catch up to do!!  Right now though, I'm working on dinner and I should probably get to it!!  Until next time.  .  .

Confession. . .

I have a confession to make--I come to this blog almost every day!!  I come here, I check out all of my blogs listed over on the side, glance wistfully at MY last post and then exit out.  .  .

I know, I know, it's horrible!!!  I will try to get back on track with posting--this is how I keep up with my kids and how they are doing!!  They are doing great by the way--growing like weeds and getting too smart for their own good on a daily basis!!

One more thing--to those of you I don't talk to on a regular basis.  .  .We are expecting again!  "Baby Girl Conner", as she has been affectionately named by her GiGi, is due to arrive towards the end of July!!  WHERE ARE WE GOING TO PUT ALL OF THIS CHILDREN! :)

Sleeping Beauties

Last night I went in and just watched Camden sleep, actually I've found myself doing this quite a bit.  .  .I know this seems strange--but if you are a mom I know you get it!  I looked at him and thought, I can't believe you are about to be 5 years old!!  5 YEARS OLD!!  It seems like only yesterday he was Evan's size, wandering around with his sippy cup and saying "Mama" & "Da-ya".  .  .and now here he is this little man who gets up in the middle of the night to pee, and goes down the street to play with his friends!!  Looking back I never could've imagined this stage.  I think with your first you just don't know what to expect, and it's so hard to imagine your baby as a kid.  .  .    

THEN

NOW

I do watch Evan sleep too, but it's harder with him b/c he's in a crib!! :)  These boys are growing so fast and it's hard for Jason and I to ever remember a time when we didn't have them, I'm pretty sure any life we had before wasn't nearly as fufilling!!  As time goes by I become more thankful that I have the option of being home with them and being as involved in their schools and lives as I want and need to be.

The other great thing about watching them sleep.  .  .they can't talk back! ;)  I had to laugh this morning when both of my kids woke up on the wrong side of the bed, talking back, screaming and crying, and basically not doing anything I asked without a fight!!  All after I went to bed after gazing at my "angels" and thinking about how absolutely perfect they were.  .  .when they were sleeping! ;)