Disney Frozen on Ice

Kim, Alyssa, and I took our girls to see Disney frozen on ice last Sunday and these little princesses loved it. Franklin got us seat in the Simmons box which was awesome! We were spoiled with the popcorn and cookies! Nora loved every minute of it!

Mother's Day is an awesome day!

"Children are a gift from the Lord.  They are a reward from Him." Psalms 127:3

The ones who made me a Mother!!!  Which is a dream come true for me!  I adore them.  DF is one of the kindest, purest, coolest kids on the planet.  He's a thinker and a visionary.  He is unique and embraces it and walks to the beat of his own drum  Nora is beauty and I learned what the term stunner is because sometimes she smiles a certain smile at me and I catch my breath.  She's a total mommy's girl and wants to be close to me at all times.  She is funny, smart, adventurous, helpful, and very loving.  Isaac is pure love, he is both boisterous and chill.  He loves to be a part of the group and join in the fun.  He's wonderful to be around and I'm so happy when he's in my lap and I'm rocking him. He loves to laugh and will fake laugh if he hears laughter to join in.  His eyes twinkle and his drooly, wet kisses are my favorite.

But there is more to the story, I'm crazy about my kids.  That part is obvious.  I love being a mom, like really love it.  My arms feel strange if they aren't full of little people (even if nap time is my favorite time of day).  But I also have a deep love for these two women.  They are my models to which I could never measure up.  My mother loves me like no one else in the world does and she does and gives so much of herself for us all.  My mother in law is an amazing mother and grandmother and my children adore her.  She is giving as well (I mean who else would drive through the car rider line at school and then get waved off so their son could ride the bus home, and she knew that was a possibility and was ok with it!)  Now that is amazing, and she is so calming to be around.  Franklin is that way to me too, and I think he's a lot like his momma.  

Not pictured but though of and appreciated on this day are Leslie, our grandmothers, my sister in laws. The truth is, I'm surrounded by outstanding women that all bring different things to my life. 

Meme and Grandpa are beginning their last weeks of school- ever!!!!  Which is crazy to think about!  I mean talk about lifers.  Grandpa has won award after award.  Franklin and I attended his 'Last Lecture' and we were both reminded of what a talented teacher he is and were impressed of the impact he's made and the respect he has earned with his peers.  Between the two of them, they have touched hundreds of lives and truly made the world (especially Arkadelphia) a better place.  We hope they enjoy retirement.... and they won't want to go back to work after seeing so much of us! :)

Meanwhile, this boy has had a tough week. Took a big tumble on the asphalt and got a serious case of road rash all on his sweet face and nose. Hurt me all week to look at him and it got much worse looking as it scabbed and the week progressed. Then on Wednesday night he woke up making a sound I've never heard before in my life. It was the group cough mixed with him struggling for breath on his inhale which is what I later learned is called strider. Franklin and I were very concerned about his struggling for breath and decided a trip to the ER was necessary. He wasn't speaking and really working to breathe. The ER was very busy but my friend Abby is an ER nurse and was working that night, she got us right back and he got a steroid shot and is back on track. Scary stuff for a momma!! 

But we enjoyed this beautiful day today with a picnic in the front yard and an ice cream sandwich he thoroughly enjoyed!! 😘

1st Grade musical and Cinco De Mayo

Noras school celebrated Cinco De Mayo with a piñata, sombreros, and doing the Cha Cha dance in the courtyard. Her Spanish teacher put together a great fiesta for them and Nora loved it!! 

Last night was "Baby Beluga" the 1st grade's musical and it was precious. DF stole the show when he forgot it was his turn to speak and played it off with humor and poise....a true pro! My favorite moment of the night! We are so proud of him!! 

They wanted to go to salsa'sto finish the evening with Mexican food and a few trips on the bounce house and mechanical bull- which Nora never quite got and called it the "organic bull". ☺️ These kids are so much fun!! 

Track and Field Day!

Such a fun day, memories made at the first grade track and field day!! Ribbons galore, even some blues! Love this sweet class and group! These are the days!

It's our girl at bat!

Nora is playing tee ball!! She's a great hustler and it's fun to watch her have so much fun! She loves to bat the best :) this is where we will be on Monday nights for the next couple of months and we are very excited about it! 

She picked number 7 because it's her big brothers age

Pre game stretch/ silly face 

Fun seeing buddy Aubrey Kate!

A Bermudaful way to celebrate our 10 year Anniversary!

Franklin and I went to Bermuda last week for our anniversary.  We chose it for a number of reasons; 1) Franklin played golf with a golf pro from Bermuda on our Honeymoon in Maui.  He said you have to come there next...maybe one anniversary (what a great suggestion!) 2) Franklin's grandparents went there an he said he always remembers especially looking at his Mimi's Bermuda thimble and hearing that it was a fun place they went to.  

It was breathtaking and so much fun. We went for 4 nights and 5 days and I finally started to relax on the 4th day.  Ha!  We hiked, went sight seeing, got massages, golfed, swam, read, ate great food and looked back on our wedding day and 10 years together.  What we kept saying over and over again is how GRATEFUL we are!!!

I made him get Hawiann shirts in honor of our Honeymoon :)