I sure love these little guys.

We have a good time together.

Sometimes I get a little busy during the day and for that reason I am glad they have each other to play with.

Today was different.

I made time to be with them...to play, to laugh, to teach...

and I had fun.

I was reminded of how much I love them...

and how much they really love me!

Wyatt melted my heart when he exclaimed, "I love this day, it's the best day!" while we were jumping on the trampoline with Luke.

I sure love these little guys.

Mmm

We love, love, love The Old Spaghetti Factory in Newport!

Where else would you want a glass of milk with your spaghetti?

Where else would you order a side of mazithra cheese?

Where else do you get a bowl of spumoni ice cream after your meal?

Mmm, I'm craving some spaghetti right now!

We really enjoyed our dinner, can you tell? Luke being silly while waiting to be seated. Getting excited for our meal.This is how Luke ate his whole meal.The Old Spaghetti Factory is not just a fantastically delicious restaurant for me.

It's tradition!

I have so many memories of my family eating their together.

Good and delicious memories.

OH BOY

A couple days ago I got an insight to what my future with 3 boys might look like. In the car after picking up 3 little boys (including Wyatt) from school I overheard a discussion about, get this, "hot girlfriends!!?" This coming from kindergartners! My ears perked up...Wyatt wanted to know what that meant? The other boy explained that "hot" meant "really, really pretty." He wasn't too sure what "girlfriend" meant, though. The boys all laughed, including me, but then it hit me. Lucky for me, Wyatt is still young, silly, and not too interested in girls (for right now at least), but I know that will change all too quickly. Oh, please stop growing up, Wyatt!

NEWPORT 2010

This day could possibly go down as the best beach day ever!

We (Jared, Wyatt, Luke, me-Levi was back at home having a blast with Jessica and the boys) spent the entire day relaxing, playing, eating, relaxing, frolicking in the waves (well, everyone but me...the water was waaay too cold)...

I think the best part for me was not having to chase after a 1 year old, but that I got to spend lots of time with my 2 older ones uninterrupted.

Levi is a joy, but he takes a lot of my attention.

I enjoyed building sandcastles with Wyatt and Luke, burying them in the sand, digging deep holes.

I also enjoyed sitting side by side with Jared, watching Wyatt and Luke run around and chase birds, and splash in the waves.

I really didn't want to leave (except that we were having dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory that night-that's another post).

The weather was beautiful.

I love the beach.

OH HAPPY DAY

Yeah! No more carpet under our dining room table!...

I don't know who decided to put carpet under the dining room table.

Not smart.

...and not my problem any more!

Hey, why not just put wood floor throughout the front of the house and hallway while we're at it?!

It's lovely!

I don't even mind sweeping and mopping...

Everyone got involved.

Luke was especially helpful.

A huge thank you and hug to Jared for doing ALL of the work.

I married a talented and smart man, I did.Who knew wood floors were perfect for dancing too?

Luke and Levi did.

They were funny breaking out the moves on the new floor.

PROUD SISTER

Yes, that's right... I am a new big sister.

Who would've thought, right?

But I love little baby Cooper...

and I couldn't be happier for my dad and Mickey. One proud big sister
Chance, Cole, Mickey, Cooper and Dad.

SCHOOL DAYS

My Wyatt started kindergarten today! Kindergarten! Although I am sure he was ready for all day I couldn't bare the thought of having him away for so long, so I signed him up for half day. He slept in this morning (due to his excitement last night and not wanting to go to bed) and quickly ate breakfast and dressed (he picked out his clothes the night before) and was compeletly ready with a few hours to spare. He was ready to go! He couldn't wait to ride the bus! I did not want to miss the bus on our first day, (I am sure we'll miss it during the year), so we got a little anxious and headed out to the bus stop like 10 min early. Thankgoodness Wyatt had to go potty (it was too hot to wait out there) so we walked home and then back out to the bus stop a little later. Best part of my day?...watching Wyatt get on the bus. Once he stepped onto the bus he got a little nervous all of the sudden and didn't want to sit down right away. I snapped a few (ok, a lot) of pictures. It was really cute. I reassured him that everything would be OK and he did great! One of the things I really admire about Wyatt is how he decides to be brave.

When we were walking back home Luke was laughing and told me he thought Wyatt's bus was "funny" (it's a short bus). I was amazed at how much more Luke was talking. He talked non-stop while Wyatt was at school. I loved our time together and am looking forward to getting to know Luke more.

I drove to Wyatt's school just to make sure he got to class without any trouble. He got off the bus looking a little nervous, but I knew he would be fine with his 2 little friends by his side!

Luke and I couldn't wait to talk to him once he got home from school. His favorite part of the day?...RECESS! He didn't tell us too much about his day, except that when they went out for recess his teacher told them not to touch the hand rails because the bees could sting them. Good to know...