This week has been a really hard week. Gary says that nobody wants to see food pictures of other people's kids, but I think this is cute, so deal with it.

Strawberries

We did a little of this today with friends. It was beautiful weather, Miss L loved the friends the best. Now I am going to make jam tonight. and how I love strawberry freezer jam.....

Cherish that role that is so uniquely yours and for which heaven itself sends angels to watch over you and your little ones. ~Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Happy Mother's Day!






Beware of the evil dragon....

Happy Mother's Day Pam!!!

Local fruits

Gary grew up somewhat in Oregon and talks non-stop about the blackberries. But our Tejas neighborhood gets blackberries this time of year -not Oregon berries- but nonetheless fun to pick with Miss L and then make something out of. We went picking out at the soccer fields and nearly got eaten alive by mosquitoes despite the bug spray last night, and then our FHE treat tonight was cobbler, and it was delicious.

I think I may have to go back to park and get some more for jam. We'll see.

Weekend Recap

What a weekend. I had 2 big events and 1 little one.


1) I have been married for 6 years. Did we ever have a hot date. I went to Swarma-king, which was a dive, and delicious, and my sister Katie and my Dad would've loved it. Actually my whole family would've loved it. Then we saw State of Play at the theater which was good, and made out in the theater during all the previews like I wasn't the mother of 2 until our Relief Society president came and sat in front of us. I had 5 glorious hours with just my husband.


2) Lil' G turned 1, and Miss L and I made a lion cake. We ate it for breakfast.

My frosting covered boy.

3) I had my spring piano recital. The kids really did well. They all sounded very good. It is fun to hear them improve every recital. No cookies this time. With all the events of the weekend, store bought had to do. I actually was a little paranoid about swine flu and homemade germs, I know silly, but it ended up saving me a lot of work and probably let me enjoy my other events that much more.

A whole year....

Last May 1st, I walked into the hospital and got a beautiful baby boy. That night I just stared at him for hours and he at me without making a sound. And this May 1st I have a big dream baby. The best way to describe lil' G is meek and mild. When it is time for bed, he just looks up at me with his big eyes lets me tuck him in under his chin and waits for a kiss. No cries. He loves anything miss 'L is doing. He is an angel during my piano lessons. He only cries when there is a reason. Going from 1 to 2 was so much easier because of his disposition. I call him my bright spot. He loves to climb, took his first step two days ago, and whenever we open the back door, he makes a beeline for the garden to try to grab and eat a white strawberry or two before I catch up with him.

Happy Birthday lil' G.