North Carolina

This summer we ventured to McCabin. It was an amazing and relaxing week with Grandma and Grumpy.

 While Thomas was scared, Mai loved riding the 4wheelers and begged to go every day. She was so full of energy and loved going on walks and chasing anyone who would run with her around the deck in the morning.

SUMMER

It is officially summer and we are all looking forward to school-less days. We fully plan on filling our days with playdates, lots of sunshine, fun in the kitchen, and lazy afternoons. This summer will be a nice rest before mommy starts her newest adventure, teaching 5th grade at a new school! I am so excited about the change and even more excited about my 8 weeks of playtime before it.

 

Really?
They are so cute.

 Emily came to visit

 My little man!

 YAY SUMMER TIME!

 Yummmm lunch!

Teamwork

 Work together

 Play together

 Eat together

Cry together

We believe in teamwork in all that you do.

School Pictures and a little mushiness

Are my kids even old enough to have school pictures? Apparently so...

Every night I feel like I'm living in the book I'll Love You Forever, as I sneak in their rooms. I lay in Mai's bed and am amazed by how she no longer looks anything like a baby. I think of the new things she's learning every day and could not be more proud of her. I crawl on Thomas's floor and sit next to the crib, trying to remember how just a few short months ago he was waking up all night long and snuggling in my arms, nursing as he fell back to sleep. He is starting to use words and signs and is such a happy and proud little boy.
I always thought I wanted 3 or 4 kids, but honestly at night, I move from Mai's room to T's and think, how could I ever want anything more than what I have now? I feel so lucky to have the incredible family that calls me mom. I could not ask for sweeter or happier kids or a more supportive and dedicated husband. I am truly a very lucky woman.

Sweetness

3!!

Happy 3rd Birthday!

 Morning birthday treats

 BIG BIRTHDAY SMILES! When she left this morning she said "Thank you for my birthday!" 

She is so excited and proud of herself for being a "big girl"

My Little Man

 Thomas is the sweetest, cutest little boy I've ever met, but these days he is discovering all sorts of things. He is rapidly changing from an infant to a toddler as he chases Mai and copies her every move. Its amazing to see the changes and I am so proud of the little people they've become. Although I have to admit, at naptime and bedtime I hold them a little tighter, hug them a little longer, and sneak back in after they've fallen asleep to watch them in all their sweet baby innocence.

 Big boys feed themselves and Thomas is awfully proud to be feeding himself salmon, risotto, and broccoli. Look at that proud grin. This is man's work! hehe