.first day.

Wed., August 10 Wyatt started his first day of 1st grade...I was sort of dreading this day all summer. I couldn't believe he would be gone ALL DAY LONG!

It was a crazy morning.

The night before we had a birthday gathering at our house for my sister and everyone stayed late. When I woke the boys up at 7 they were still really tired. The night before we had laid their clothes out (including Luke, who doesn't actually start until the next Mon.)

Wyatt's after school snack! (my first attempt at rainbow cupcakes)

Mon., August 15 Luke started his first day of preschool...

He acted like such a big boy and didn't like me there taking pictures.

I felt much better about leaving my little Luke at preschool with his cousin Elizabeth!

.mother's day.

Mother's Day 2011

Jared and the boys treated me like a queen today! Before church they made up a scavenger hunt with my hidden gifts. The final gift was in the garage and I was surprised! Jared got me a mac laptop...he must've been tired of hearing me talk about how badly I wanted one! I had to be patient and wait to open it until after church. Jared made us some really yummy treats and dinner too. I'm pretty sure I even took a nap! Perfection. After playing around on the computer and taking silly pictures we packed up and visited with some family to end the night. Happy Mother's Day to me!

I am grateful to be a mother...of 3 beautiful, healthy children!...AND I am eternally grateful for a mother who loved me. She was (and still is) such an example to me. I often think of her and her life and wonder how I can be more like her. She was a beautiful person.

My kids are beautiful and perfect. I'd be lying if I said I recognized that everyday. It's so easy to get caught up with unimportant things. I want to take advantage of every second with them. I want to take advantage of every teaching opportunity that presents itself. I want to love them by teaching them true principles. I don't ever want them to grow up!