The GREATEST Show on Earth

"Mom, This REALLY IS the GREATEST SHOW on EARTH!" Brooklyn exclaims! We had so much fun at the circus. For the full 2 1/2 hours they were completely immersed and entertained. Yes, I'm sure the fact that their mouths were stuffed full of cotton candy the whole time contributed to their entertainment. It was a great family night...

"Mama, I want to be a Bird"

I want to be a BIRD so I can FLY...I hear this phrase from Bronson almost daily. He wants to fly and soar through the air... FREEDOM. He always calls my attention to the graceful hawks gliding on the wind. This morning while I was working on the computer, he was looking out the window at our big beautiful tree. He was watching several birds only about a foot away from the window in nests. He says, "If I could catch a bird I would name it Red Wings. I would take care of it and it would be with me forever. Maybe I could learn to fly."

It made me really stop and think how fleeting these moments will be as our children get older. I wished I could just hold him tight and stop time. Oh, how I long to savor every moment. How intrigued Bronson is with nature. He really soaks it all in trying to figure it out. I find myself discovering and appreciating more and more the beauty and wonder of God's creations. I am so thankful that my children have helped to remind me to find joy in the little things. And Bronson, I hope you NEVER lose YOUR SENSE of Wonder.

Concerts in the Park-okay in the backyard

The "Program"

I know it's been a while...this is our concert from when, out of the blue, it got cold and rainy. I LOVED watching them out on the tramp, just happy as could be, singing together, in the rain and a coat.

Father's Day Celebration

Because of his work schedule we celebrated Father's Day for Billy on Saturday. The kids were so excited to shower him with all the cards and gifts they had for him. Our house was decorated with huge banners and posters they had worked so hard on. I love their excitement when it comes to gift giving!

We went to dinner at Benihana. The kids and I surprised Billy with homemade fortune cookies on his plate with fortunes that we had written. It was cool to watch the chef prepare our meal right before us. Brooklyn & Bronson liked the little smoking "volcano" the best.

Billy works so hard for our family. He is so dedicated and passionate about what he does. He is so fun to have around and our children absolutely idolize him! He is very loving, so kind, and playful. Our children LOVE to snuggle him on the couch and hang out with him by the computer and listen to music. I can't imagine my life with out you! I love you Billy! 789

HAPPY FATHER"S DAY, DAD!!!!

"MAN"icures

Billy & Bronson loves the song by Brad Paisley "I'm Still a Guy". In fact Bronson know pretty much all the words-funny cuz I didn't even know he had heard it enough to have it memorized. My favorite part they sing is "These days there's dudes getting facials...manicured, waxed, and botoxed..." HEY, there is NOTHING wrong with guys doing a little "MANscaping" and Bronson has no problem being hygienic. Being the little Romeo that he is, he is always teeth brushing, hair combing, deodoranting, cologne spraying, mouthwashing...etc. Today he decided he wanted to give me a manicure & pedicure. Since I already had freshly pedicured toes he said it was okay to just get a manicure. After about 10 minutes of "testing" colors he finally chose the color that would look best on me. Bronson slowly painted so carefully & actually did a very good job. He was so proud of himself. Later that day, after the polish on my skin had washed off, he says, "Wow, I'm better than I thought. I should get a job doing this!"

Sunday Bobbing.... for Apples

Sundays are my FAVORITE DAY of the week. I love getting feeling renewed & spiritually "fed" and I LOVE the fact that I don't have to go anywhere. We can just be together as a family. Early 8:30 am church means the rest of the day to hang out, rest, play, watch movies, bake, and scrapbook. Today the kids had planned "BOBBING FOR APPLES DAY". A bucket filled with water, a few apples, a homemade shower cap (invented by Miss B and it really did work), and they are good for the afternoon.

This is Bronson's impersonation of Richard Nixon