SIX!!

Jackson's SIX!! Here's a picture from his party this weekend. I'll post more this weekend. (Both of the little boys are sick today and it's probably going to be a long night!)

Jackson had a great birthday! He loved celebrating at school with friends. It's sweet how excited they get about a pencil and a birthday crown! I love little kids' innocence! Okay, more later!

What a week!

As mentioned, this was going to be a busy week!! I started teaching 5th grade, which is good, but very overwhelming and busy! The boys started a new year in school. Jonathan is in pre-school and is loving it! Joshua started pre-K and has done a great job---although he does not like having to practice writing his name! Jackson had the biggest change, as he started kindergarten and having to ride the bus. He likes it though!

Here's to a GREAT year!!!

Another school year

This week is going to be a busy one! I am starting my first year of teaching 5th grade. Jackson starts kindergarten, Joshua starts Pre-K, and Jonathan will start Pre-School! A week of firsts at our house!! Say a prayer for us that all will have smooth transitions and we'll be able to get through it!!

Another first trip to the dentist

Jonathan had his first visit to the dentist a few weeks ago. He did a fantastic job!! The lady was so great with him---explained everything, let him hold "Mr. Thirsty" and made a glove balloon. It was very sweet!

Could these boys be any cuter?! Love them!! All three boys had back-to-back-to-back visits that afternoon, which had some pretty crazy moments, but in the end, all three had clean teeth and no cavities!!

TEN YEARS!

My handsome hubby and I celebrated our 10th anniversary last week! Has it really been 10 years already?! WOW! Time flies when you're having fun! My mom came to watch our boys and we were able to get away overnight. We went back to the hotel where we stayed our first night as husband and wife. It was wonderful to have time to ourselves, but we missed the boys! My sweet husband got me these flowers, which have my favorite flowers, gerbera daisies and lilies!! I love you, my sweet love!! Thanks for an amazing 10 years, three wonderful boys, and most importantly, loving me always, no matter what!

A day trip with fun memories

I love my family! We had a great day today!! Lots of fun, woderful memories!!

Last day of swim lessons

This is our pool! We love our pool!!

Jackson and Joshua waiting in line with their class, both were in ducks.

Walking to their lessons---the 3-foot deep pool

I've been spotted! Sitting on the edge waiting for permission to get in the pool.

Notice the wet hair---just did underwater bobs!

Thunder kicks!! Splash! Splash!

This is how Jonathan and I spend our half-hour

Jackson's report card! He graduates to tadpoles! :)

Joshua mastered most of the skills! He's going to be a duck next time as wel!

I'm so proud of my boys! They did such a great job with their swim lessons!!

Our day in pictures

A new favorite

I love baking!! I've done a lot of fun cookies, cakes, and cupcakes in the past year, but I think I have finally found a new favorite in our family. We have started calling this delicious treat, "brookies!" Can you guess what it is?? It's a cookie and a brownie in one!! You start with cookie dough on the bottom of a cupcake liner and then add a bit of brownie batter and bake. Total yumminess!!! I made a few for a friend's birthday this past week and topped them off with different frostings. One frosting was a chocolate-marshmallow frosting and the other was a chocolate-Nutella kind---both were delicious!! When I make a batch for us, we eat a couple and then AW takes the rest to his office to share with coworkers. Spread the love and keep the calories out of our house!!

Hot, hot days of summer!

We've had a really hot week!! Temps have been in the high 90s with the heat index into the 100s some days. The boys and I have stayed cool by playing in our little pool!