Camping

Being a mother of three boys bring adventures I otherwise would never do on my own. I'm a better person for getting outside my comfort zone and really embracing something that's not my favorite. I'm challenged to see the joy, the learning , the special quality time and memories to be made.

Our small group decided to go camping so Matthew and I spent Friday and Saturday night while Billy brought the two younger boys for a while on Saturday. Outside of a few chiggers it really was a great time in nature that included great one on one time with my oldest , cooking out, adventure walks , fishing and lots of dirt, rocks and laughs. 

I have almost 300 photos of the experience between mine and the ones taken by friends . Hehe

Mother's Day and my Birthday

They were 7 days apart this year, so it felt like a week long celebration. Love my husband, kids, extended family and friends and how much love they show me. I'm very grateful for our tribe and community that we do life with .

Our small group surprised me with a cake for my 43rd birthday out our cook out. My If table chipped in for a gift card to my favorite store .

Day before was spent movie and mall with the kids. Night out at a theater and dinner. Theater tickets were from the cancelled Anniversary/ Valentine's sickfest. 

In the middle was May the 4th which is fun for us since my husband is a huge Star Wars fan. 

Mother's Day 2016 in what used to be their Aunt Lisa's rocking chair.