Home Run

Carson had his first tball game! He seriously is quite the slugger. And while it did take him a bit to get in to "fielding the ball," he was chasing down grounders by the second inning. We actually had to yell, "You're on the same team!" when he pushed Mary over a few times grabbing for the ball in the infield.

Gotta love training ball!

Mulch

D's Firewood & Mulch brought ours.....nicest and cheapest guys in the business!

Lakin' It

We spent Saturday night at the lake with Greg, Carrie, Brad, Ashley, BJ and Jill. After 8 hours of drinking, grilling, boating, lounging and poker, we called it a night. We soaked up a few rays on Sunday before heading home to rescue Gma.

So. Much. Fun.

TBall Practice

Carson's first game is tomorrow! He and Daddy have been heading to practice once a week for over a month. Brady and I usually stay at home but decided to go along for the ride this time. We played on the play ground until Brady's cheeks were on fire while our All Star ran the bases!

Goal!!!

Carson scored a goal at Saturday's game! The Dragons are undefeated with one game left to play.

Fish

Carson and Brady have been taking swim lessons for about 3 months now, and while I can't yet say that they are independent swimmers, I can share that they are super comfortable in the water. Carson is a bit more apprehensive than Brady when it comes to going under, but he's trying. We have made it routine to eat out after every lesson. I text this particular post swim lesson lunch picture to my mom, to which she responded, "You have a fun life!"

I sure do! (And sorry, little men, for making you smile in to the sun!)

Bounce U Birthday Party

It's the time of year for birthday party overload! Nearly all of Carson's class is heading to kindergarten in the fall, and thus most have turned 5 this spring. Our latest weekend party adventure was at Bounce U. (Imagine our Santa bounce house on crack.) The kid was a tired, sweaty mess by the time the cake was served!


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Meg & Bob's Wedding

Meg and Bob tied the knot on Saturday afternoon. We were able to throw back a few with Ross family while my parents wrangled the boys at our house. Fun for all. :)

Mother's Day

I had a fantastic day on Sunday. It started with a dog pile of snuggles in my bed with my boys followed by a hand delivered cup of Joe from Carson. We snuck in blueberry muffins before heading to Boog and Ashley's house for brunch with the Ross crew. We invaded Boog's subdivision playground for a good hour of laughing, racing, swinging, sliding and dancing around with Luke, Laura, Abby and the rest of the family. We made a slight detour to McDonald's for some mid-afternoon nuggets and ice cream before heading home for naps. We finished off the day with Jimmy John's (Glamorous, I know, but I haven't had JJ's since college!!!) and candy & wine shopping at Schnucks. (You know you get a 10% discount when you buy six bottles, right?!) My heart, new wine cabinet and sweet tooth were satisfied. I am so blessed to have such loving, ornery, smart, considerate, happy boys in my life. (You're included in that, Mr. Ross!)

What a happy Mother's Day!?!?

Snakes alive!

We came home from a wonderful Mother's Day brunch to find a giant snake in our landscaping. The slithering sicko was over 7 feet long! After a very tense 15 minutes of planning and executing his "defeat," Nate managed to find him a "new home." This is how we explained it to the boys, anyway. Carson said, "I sure hope his new home isn't in Heaven, because he'd scare God, don't you think?"

Love how their little minds work!

Washington Riverfront Excursion

We headed to Washington after Carson's soccer game on Saturday. After lunch outside at The Landing, we watched trains, threw sticks in the river, raced in the grass and ate ice cream. After a few hours in the sun, the boys' tanks were on E. What a great day!

He notices.

I really play up the whole "working from home thing" in that I rarely do my hair or put on make-up when I don't go in to the office. My usual attire is something cotton - t-shirts, tanks, yoga pants, ball cap, North Face pull over, etc. While driving the boys to school last week in my business casual best, hair and make-up (Check!), and accessories appropriately layered on, Carson told me that I looked like "Lauren's mom." I asked him, "What does Lauren's mom look like?" He said, "She has straight hair and necklaces on all the time." So I asked him, "What does normal Mommy look like?" Carson proceeded to tell me that "normal Mommy" wears a hat and glasses when she picks him up; she never wears bracelets or sunglasses or dresses. THE KID NOTICES WHEN I LOOK LIKE CRAP! Needless to say, I have gotten "ready" every day since Carson shared his thoughts with me on the way I "look," regardless of whether or not I am going in to the office.

This morning, the sweet boy told me that I looked "decorated" and that he thought I was pretty. God love you, little man.

We'll see how long I can keep this up! :)

Mitt Rob-i-nee

The boys have these little bubble bath Power-Ranger-looking-guys that they play with in the tub each night. Carson calls one of them "Optimus Prime" and the other "Mitt Robiney." Ringing any bells for ya? You know, Mitt, the almost leader of our country!

Soccer Star

Carson has joined a soccer team! He plays on Saturday mornings with roughly 20 other four year old kiddos. One of his teammates, Nathaniel, is his friend from school. Nathaniel also attends our church and will start kindergarten with Carson in the fall of 2014. Yay, for friends and new experiences!!!