Gotta Give Him Credit

No matter what you think of Michael Jackson's music or the lifestyle he lived, you must admit the difference he made in the music industry will never be forgotten. Some of the choices he made later in life may not have been the best for him or others but the talent he shared is something rare and special.

Our eight year old said he was about like the DaVinci of Pop. The impact he made will never be forgotten.

Happy Mother's Day!

I love this video. Somehow I see my guys doing this some day. Happy Mother's Day!!

Happy Star Wars Day!

May the 4th be with you : ~ )

This Weekend

Hey Mommy!!

















This weekend we have made a new focus on fitness. Our oldest trying out new poses/exercises.










This will be my nemesis over the next several weeks, months and years, but hopefully it will get me back in shape.

Days in Pictures

Our oldest working on his homework Monday.











Our youngest with ice cream all over his face.

















On Wednesday we stoked up the grill for some burgers and dogs. It was good to have freshly grilled meat from the grill. Jim is a GREAT grill cook!!














My guys playing out in the yard.

Another Big Day

Today, the Bishop preaching at our church during morning worship. He talked about following Jesus and then offered a blessing for our new addition that is getting closer to completion. It was a joy to have him join us for worship. During the children's time today, the woman leading it gave the children bubbles. My boys enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and day blowing bubbles on our front porch after church.

Big Day in Our House

Yesterday was a big day in our house. Our youngest began sleeping in his big boy bed and our oldest was taught how to mow by his dad. They're really growing up now, which causes me to have mixed feelings right now. They're no longer my babies.

More Catching Up...

Monday our first butterfly came out of its cocoon.







Tuesday I took more pictures...now we have two











Wednesday, on more pic of our butterflies in their hatching environment. Our youngest was especially amazed to watch them. And our youngest cat tried to terrorize them by jumping up and hitting their hatching habitat.


















On Thursday I took this picture of our very clever cat sitting in the hall watching the butterflies.














Friday I snapped this picture out front of the church of a cherry tree.

Picture Catch Up

I'm behind yet again.

Thursday - April 16 - my boys blew bubbles.
















Friday, my youngest does flips, with daddy's help, of course.














Saturday we found a potential playhouse/hideout for the guys.


















Sunday, both boys attended a birthday party at our local inflatable place.

Hey!

Our youngest up close and personal.

I've Got My Glasses!

Our youngest got all dressed up today...put his Elmo snow boots on, his ONU sweatshirt, his sunglasses and was ready to go somewhere. He climbed up on the coffee table and announced I've got my boots, I've got my glasses, Mommy, I have my pants, I have my ear, I have my other ear. I thought of the song I Want to Be a Cowboy. Later this evening, he got out his rocking horse, got on his Scooby Doo PJs and cowboy hat and rode off into the sunset while watching Sponge Bob.