Growing up too fast!

Tot's Landing Graduation

As you can imagine, I'm a little (lot) emotional about the boys starting kindergarten this fall. I may have cried through the entire ceremony :) Anyway, it was very nice. Matthew received the citizen award and Austin the Circle Time award. They sang and did all the motions for the songs. So sweet. My favorite song brought many tears. I'll type the lyrics below. They sang it to Start Spreading the News with cute motions.

Start spreading the news, we're leaving today

we want to be part of the kindergarten grade

we've worked so hard, our teachers are so proud

Open up the doors, Big School, Big School!

Austin, Ellie, and Matthew
My baby boy turned 5 today! I can't believe it. Time is moving so fast. We love every moment with him, every inch of him, and (most of the time) every word he says. He is sweet, kind, and funny. I want to cherish everyday with him. Austin, Mommy and Daddy love you totally and completely, forever and always.

Another Win for the Mets!

• We had our 4th win tonight! The boys have improved so much, and are having a blast! They are starting to hit better and run the bases more aggressively. I am enjoying watching, cheering, and meeting the other moms. One of the assistant coaches has a webpage he updates after the games. There is an adorable picture of Matthew running to first base with determination in his eyes... and his tongue out! It is linked below as well as the coaches page.

Picture of Matthew

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• I am counting down the days until summer break and Jason is counting down the days to vacation. We are ready! It has been a great school year, but a tough one too. We are spending a week with Jason's family on Jekyll Island in June. Jason is so in need of a vacation, we are starting it early with a few nights in Savannah and extending it with a weekend in Gatlinburg for fireworks! Maggie says, "Go beach?" everyday.
• The kids are doing really well right now. The boys play day and night together. For the most part they refer to one another as their best friend. Matthew is being extra loving to me lately. He tells me daily, "You're the best mommy" as he hugs my arm and kisses my cheek. The boys have two more weeks at Tot's Landing. Tuesday night they have preschool graduation. I am ready for the school year to be over, but it is hard to think about what will come this fall. Austin is as funny as ever. He says the cutest things. Maggie is developing a little personality of her own! She loves to write, play with water at the kitchen sink, and carry a baby doll.

Happy Mother's Day

I love being a mother. God has blessed me with three amazing little kids who bring so much to my life. I never would have imagined, nor can I put into words what their smiles, laughter, tears, hugs, and kisses would do to my heart or bring to my life. From the moment Austin was put on my chest I knew motherhood was the greatest gift I had been given. I try to daily thank God for another day with each child. My heart aches for those parents who have lost children, and for those children who have lost a parent. I can't even imagine. I love every inch of them. I can't get enough. Each one different as night and day, and special in countless ways. God has a plan for Austin, Matthew, and Maggie, and I am so thankful to be called their mother.

Happy Mother's Day to my mother, the best mom a daughter could have. Thank you for your love, support, guidance, and friendship. I have the best example of a mother. I want to be like you in so many ways.

Happy Mother's Day!

Austin in my arms for the 1st time

Holding Maggie in recovery

Matthew and Austin Feb. 2006

My life was blessed with Matthew when he was 3 years old. He can from my heart, not my belly.

The Ball Park

Austin on short and Matthew on the mound

Mom and I in our new Mets shirts (Thanks Mom!)

We have spent a lot of time this Spring at the Shillito baseball fields, and I have had so much fun! The weather has been great, and time with family even better. I just wanted to share a few photos from today's game. Matthew's 1st cousin once removed (whatever...he calls her Brit-Brit) cheered the boys on today with her mom and brother. They have been to most of the games. She is the one in the picture with Maggie at the top of this post. I have enjoyed getting to know the other moms on the team, and the boys are having fun with their teammates. The boys are starting to understand the game a little better, and everyone is improving! Today the boys both scored at least two runs!

64 Years!

Yesterday my Ma-Maw and Pa-Paw celebrated their 64th anniversary! We spent a rainy afternoon at mom and dad's, but it was nice to spend time inside with family. We feel very fortunate to have Pa-Paw with us still, and cherish their love for one another. 64 years, what a blessing to us all.
My cousins Stephanie and Dana

Austin has learned to tie his shoe! He was practicing with his daddy's.

Thanks for the pictures mom (I took these off her Facebook) :)

Sunny Day on the Farm

Last Sunday sure was pretty! I'm glad we were on the farm then, and not today! The rain is coming down! The kids enjoyed a weekend with their cousins, and a nice walk with Grandad and Uncle Jesse on the farm. We went to London on Saturday to celebrate Aunt Aprile's 27th birthday!