Mother's Day 2009

Mother's Day is to me one of the most important holidays that we celebrate! Being a mother is something that I have always dreamed of my whole life. I remember when I was going to the hospital to have my first child Walker, I thought that this was the biggest accomplishment I would achieve in my life. My was a right or what? It is the most rewarding things to me. Anyways, the boys and Eric made mother's day so special to me. We went to church in the morning and then they took me out to cracker barrel. I love this place because it is so cozy and it makes you feel like you are eating at your grandmother's house. Then they got me 2 rose bushes, and a crepe myrtle tree to plant in my back yard. We spent the rest of the afternoon planting my new things, and doing our first ever garden. It was such a special day spent with my husband and babies! I will always remember my tree and my bushes came from my boys. Also, in the picture is a deal that I got that I had to share with you. I love getting deals! On Saturday the day before Mother's Day we were on our way to Walker's baseball game. and we passed a furniture consignment place. Eric and I were in two separate cars and I was behind him and he called me and told me that I should stop and check it out. So, I stopped and needless to say I got the deal of a century. When I walked up I saw these two chairs and fell in love. They feel like you are resting in a hammock. I didn't see a price tag so I just figured they were out of my price range, so I just continued looking at other things. I ended up getting some little things and as I was walking out they caught my eye again. I decided I should just ask the price. The lady said, "Well make me an offer". I am not good at that so I just told her that I didn't know. She then said, "I'll give you them both for 20 dollars". I was blown away. I was in Eric's car, and had no cash which was all she would take. I ran across to an atm and got cash, ran back and paid for them but told her that I would have to come get them later in my van. After the game Eric and I went back and got them. She wanted me to know that I got a great deal. She said that she could have sold them 15 times. She was like these are really nice, they are Nags Head Hammocks. I knew then that I had gotten a deal but wasn't really sure how good of a deal until Eric pulled them up on the Internet. What I got for 20 dollars added up to over 700 dollars. Plus, they have just been re roped. Deal or what? I know it was a long story but I just had to tell how the whole thing happened. Needless to say, it was a wonderful wonderful Mother's Day Weekend! I love all my boys!! Thanks

Game Ball

Walker got the game ball a couple of weeks ago. We were so proud of him and he was so proud of himself. He went home and slept with it. It was absolutely precious. It's amazing how getting the game ball gave him so much confidence. He even took the ball to show and tell at school. Walker is liking baseball and has really gotten good at it as the season has gone on. However, he still talks about wanting to play soccer again in the fall. As of now he says that soccer is his favorite sport. I am sure that it will change over and over again. I just had to post these pictures of Henry. He was mad in the pictures because he wanted to be in the first pic with Walker. I just wanted to get one of Walker by himself. He sure can make a pouty face in a minute. In the fall Henry will have his turn at playing baseball and it can't come quick enough for him. He can't wait!

Our Boys

Cousins aka Best Friends

Notice the two little ones who are complete hellions!

Love this pic of Walker and John Lawrence

Kim and I got the boys together in an attempt to get a pic for my mom's birthday. This day did not go so well. We were not able to get one with everyone cooperating. However, we ended up getting a great one another day that I will post later when I get caught up.

Petting Farm Visit at Walker's school

Walker's school had a petting farm come a few weeks ago. Of course I took Henry since animals are his favorite thing. Walker and Henry both loved it and didn't want to leave. I am actually having this same petting farm come to Henry's Birthday Party in June. He is going to be in"hog" heaven!!

Water Fun

A few weeks ago we were just outside playing and the boys wanted to play with the water hose. They had a blast but made a huge mess in the yard! Oh well, as long as everyone has fun thats all that matters!

On the Cover of Parenting Magazine!

Eric and I don't think that we are going to make it on the cover of Parenting Magazine this month, we thought maybe we had a chance. Ha. Yes, Henry has a minature surfboard that he grabbed out of the garage. We had no idea that this was what he was going to do with it. He is trying to surf down the slide. I probably shouldn't have taken the time to take pics but I did. Eric and I had already set some money aside this afternoon for a copay at the emergency room. I am sure that we will be in there sometime soon with Henry. He is so crazy!!!!

Easter Morning and Easter Day

Isn't this a beautiful place to have Easter Lunch?

Walker was one of the first children to catch a catfish. Their were so many catfish!

Pop and Henry fishing

Pop, Gran Jan, Auntie Marta Jane, and my boys

Walker literally fished almost the whole time we were there. He really has great patience for fishing!

Henry caught a little fish!

Walker and his Gran Jan who he truly loves to death! The other boys are hands down Pop's boys but Walker has from day one loved his Gran Jan!

The only pic of mommy and her boys on Easter!

All of the kids getting ready for the Egg Hunt. As you can see Henry was being a little difficult and did not want to be in the pic, that's why I am in the pic.

We enjoyed our Easter so much. We went to mom and dad's church and then headed over to a family friends farm for Easter lunch and for some fishing. It was a beautiful day! The kids really had a great day! I was a wonderful wife and let my husband leave after church so that he could get home to watch the Masters. (just had to throw that in there...Ha). Every night since Easter, Henry always prays for the man with the black fishing poles. I think that is so cute. Obviously he and Walker had a great time!