Mother's Day

It has been a fantastic Mother's Day weekend.  It started Friday with a Mother's Day chapel and party with Natalie.  She was very excited that I was coming to her school.  I love these Mother's Day happies from school.

Friday evening Natalie and I went to Miller Outdoor Theater for a performance by the Houston Ballet.  They performed three portions of three separate ballets, the last one being from Sleeping Beauty.  I thought it would be three 20 minute performances, but it was a 2 1/2 hour performance.  It was beautiful, and this sleepy girl wanted to stay the entire time.

Dancing during intermission

 

 


Saturday James had a morning baseball game, and after we went to our friend's--the Walkers--lake house.  About 5 other families joined, and we spent the day playing kickball, riding on the boat, swimming in the lake (kids and dads) and relaxing.  We had a great time, and everyone was worn out!

"goodbye" chest bump

Sunday we had lunch at one of my favorite lunch places, Adair Kitchen, and after a nap, I enjoyed a massage scheduled by Brad.  The evening was capped off with a viewing of Toy Story and sushi.

tiny feet that don't reach the floor

I am so thankful and humbled that God chose me to mother these three beautiful people.  They, along with Brad, make life so fun and amazing.  Happy Mother's Day to everyone!

No More Babies

For the past several weeks I have been completely nostalgic about the fact that there are no more babies in my house.  Much to my delight, Luke is fully potty trained and sleeping in a big boy bed.  While this milestone makes life a little easier, it also makes life a little sad.  This is the first time in seven years (7!) that there hasn't been a baby around.  I am missing it.

I think part of my sadness is the fact that I realize that the kiddos are growing up so quickly.  I want things to stay just as they are.  We may be in the perfect season of life: all three are a little independent, but they still come and crawl in our bed and laps, they still share every little detail and thought, we are still the biggest part of their happy world.  It aches my heart to think of things ever changing.

Some of my favorite pictures of these babies