A Kansas Wedding

Over Memorial Day weekend we went to Kansas for my cousin Michael's wedding. Colby and Carson had never been to a wedding before. Colby was great during the ceremony! He just kept asking me if they had kissed yet. He knows you aren't married until there is a kiss! Jeremy had to take Carson out in the middle of the ceremony because he was getting too loud. Jeremy entertained him outside with the bubbles that were to be used after the wedding. The reception was a lot of fun. Carson loved to be on the dance floor. He was quite the little party doll that night! Colby had fun running around and playing with his cousins. Here are a few pictures from the wedding...

Class of 2009

Colby graduated from Pre-school! I can't believe my baby will be going to Kindergarten in the fall. His school had a cute little graduation ceremony for the kids. They all wore little blue caps and gowns...too cute! They showed a slide show with pictures and the kids' favorite things. Here's what Colby's looked like:

Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper

Favorite food: Chicken nuggets

Favorite color: Red

Favorite thing to do: Jump on my trampoline

Jeremy and I thought that was funny because he never gets Dr. Pepper, but I guess he knows he likes it! I am so proud of my little Colby. He is such a sweet little boy and I am so lucky to be his mommy. It makes me sad to see how quickly he is growing up, but I know how excited he is to start "big school". I know he will do great! I love you Colby!

Happily Ever After

I love going to weddings. I love being there to witness the beginning of a couple's new life together. I love watching the bride walk down the aisle and the look on the groom's face as he waits for her. A couple's wedding day is the most important day their lives. From that day on they promise to stay together "in good times and in bad". I don't think most couples realize what a huge commitment they are actually making. Before I was married I thought you fall in love and live happily ever after...like I said, that was BEFORE I was married.

Weddings are magical...they are beautiful and special. The whole day is about the couple and celebrating their love. Family and friends surround you and a wonderful time is had by all. After the wedding is over real life begins and real life is hard...really hard! Some days that person you were so in love with is really annoying and you can't get away from him because he lives in the same house with you. Some days that person is in a bad mood and takes out all their frustrations on you. Some days you are in a bad mood and take out all your frustrations on them. Some days you just aren't very nice to each other. And then babies come along...so cute and cuddly and perfect, but they don't sleep when you want them to and they cry and they makes lots of messes. Then they get a little older, but they STILL don't always sleep when you want them to and they STILL cry and whine (and talk back) and they STILL make lots of messes. Then you add working, paying bills, cleaning, laundry and everything else that real life entails and all that makes you tired! Real life is exhausting!

Although married life is stressful and hard, it is definitely worth all the work you put into it. Knowing you have your best friend to go through life with is the best feeling. Sharing your life with someone you love is amazing. Raising children together and knowing your love created them is so special.

I am so thankful for my husband and our life together. At our wedding, one of the readings that was read was "Love is patient, love is kind". I know I am not always kind and I am definitely not always patient, but I think the "good times" definitely outnumber the "bad times". I think that a marriage is hard work...if it was easy there wouldn't be such a high divorce rate. Jeremy and I celebrated our 7th anniversary on May 25 and that makes me proud. I know our marriage is not perfect...I don't think a "perfect marriage" exists, but it works. I love my husband and our kids more than anything and wouldn't trade them for the world. Although our life gets crazy...we don't always get along, a kid is throwing a fit, a bill needs to be paid, laundry needs to be done, the house is a mess, dinner is not made... this is our "happily ever after".

Mother's Day

For as long as I can remember I've always wanted to be a mom. I had no idea how much love such a little person could bring to your life. Being a mommy to Colby and Carson is the best thing I have ever done. I feel so blessed to be their mommy and I am so thankful that they are happy and healthy.

A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow,but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it's life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

"You will simply call her, "Mom."

Just like Daddy

Here are a couple cute pictures I wanted to share. Colby and Carson love their daddy so much. Colby, especially, is always trying to be just like Daddy!

Cabin Trip

Jeremy and I have been going to East Texas and renting a cabin every year for the past five years. The first time we went was December 2003. We had just found out I was pregnant with Colby and had not told anyone yet (we waited to surprise everyone at Christmas). It was such a fun little trip! We were both so excited about our little secret we shared...it was such a special time in our lives. We stayed in the cutest little cabin by a small lake surrounded by trees. We decided we would take our children back there someday.

The next year our cute little cabin was booked so we found another cabin called Beyond the Bayou. We were sure that this cabin wouldn't compare to the first one but when we arrived we were in awe. The cabin was the coziest little place and it couldn't have been in a more beautiful spot. The owners were wonderful people and they had recorded the history of every piece of wood they used to build their peaceful retreat. Jeremy and I decided this was the place we would definitely bring our kids every year.

Last year, when Colby was three, we took him for the first time to Beyond the Bayou. He loved every minute of it! He caught his first fish in the fishing pond and was so proud. He made friends with a dog named Boogie. Colby was in heaven! He definitely got his love for the outdoors from his daddy!

A couple months ago I called to book Beyond the Bayou for our annual trip and sadly the owners informed us that their beloved cabin had burned down. Jeremy and I were upset by the news but when we told Colby his response was "that's ok, Mommy. We can go to another cabin". He learned at a young age that cabins catch fire easily : ) We found another cabin to rent this year and went a couple weekends ago. Jeremy, Colby and I had a great time. Carson stayed with Mimi and Papa but will join us next year when he is three. The cabin was not as warm and inviting as Beyond the Bayou, but it was nice. It had a wonderful view. We rented a boat and went out on Caddo Lake on Saturday. We searched for alligators, but didn't see any. Colby was a little disappointed, but he quickly got over it. We went into the small town of Jefferson and had lunch. We also drove to Shreveport on Saturday night. It was nice to spend time with Colby alone. He sometimes is deprived attention because he is so easy going and not as demanding as his little brother. Colby is such a sweet boy and so smart. I know he enjoyed our little trip and is already looking forward to next year.

Celebrating Easter

We had an Easter egg hunt at our neighborhood park the weekend before Easter. Colby was excited to hunt eggs. He planned on getting lots of eggs and lots of eggs he got!Carson knew exactly what to do. He ran out and started hunting eggs. He picked up about ten eggs and said "that's enough". He couldn't have been happier to see all the "nandy" inside the eggs!

We also had an Easter egg hunt at our house with Mimi, Papa, Aunt Molly and Kaden. All three boys found lots of eggs in our front yard.

Easter morning Colby woke me up by saying, "Mommy, the Easter Bunny hided my basket". We all got up and started searching for baskets. Colby helped Carson find his under the kitchen table and then after running all over the house, found his under a chair in the dining room. So the boys sat down in the dining room and looked through all the goodies the Easter Bunny brought and enjoyed a healthy breakfast of PEEPS!