Getting BIG!

These boys are growing more and more everyday. It would almost be heartbreaking how fast they are growing if it weren't so much fun watching them. I will admit that baby fever kicked in a while ago, but I had to control myself (and by control, I mean hit myself across the face, splash cold water, and shake my head a few times) and thank God for the beautiful boys I have. I had my turn with babies and now it is time to raise them, and man is it a treat to raise these three sweet boys!

Ben looking so grown up and deep in thought!

Cuddle time with Papa.

Eli and Carson LOVE riding their bikes. Ben, on the other hand, will do anything to avoid it. 

Carson entertaining himself (and most of the soccer parents) by playing with the flags. He thought it was hilarious that they were springy and would hit him in the head...if only he thought it was funny when Eli hits him in the head. 

Climbing fences and looking cute doing it!

Science is FUN!

Ben is on Spring Break from school so we tried to fit in some fun thins while he is home. Keep in mind, we still have soccer, play dates, and birthday parties to attend, but today was a special trip to the Science Center. Ben LOVES this place and this was Eli and Carson's first trip, so it was just a fantastic day.

Paleontologists Ben & Eli digging for bones

Daddy with the 3 in the middle of a dinosaur fight...what was he thinking?

Playing tug of war

Oh, just hanging around

Fun with Water! We literally had to rip the kids away from this...kicking and screaming (Carson, at least...Ben and Eli are a bit above kicking and screaming, they just whine and complain)

ADORABLENESS!

Carson at Water Play

Who knew Liquid Nitrogen could be so much fun? Apparently Ben did! He was full of all the right answers and was picked to go up to test out a few things. Don't worry...he was anywhere near the Liquid Nitrogen. 

Monster Movie Fog

Ben on a bed of nails. He said it was actually comfortable!

Third Day Concert with the kiddos!

Here is the picture of all of us with the band. Kind of cool, although I look like the giant of the group since I had to stand in front of everyone. Eek!

Hodge Podge

I am running behind again on this blog. I try really hard to keep it up with it, but I am busy with three boys. So, here is a quick catch up on these three cuties...

Carson is really into walking around with his pants/shorts around his ankles. He thinks it is hilarious to run and fall down because he has his pants down. I happen to this it is quite funny too!

This past weekend we had an amazing time with my sisters and my niece & nephew as we all went to a Third Day concert. It is great to be able to take my kids to a concert and not have to worry about the crowd getting out of control, people acting rude, or crazy stage antics. It was a great concert in a Christian atmosphere and I am becoming quite the Third Day fan thanks to my sister Bre. I will never be up to her caliber of a fan, but I do enjoy the shows and the music. 

Soccer started back up this weekend. I was a terrible soccer mom and this was the only picture I took all day. I mean, how many different soccer pictures can I take? The boys have played soccer for years now so the field shot has been done many times. This shot is Eli and his pal Evan and Cohen and Carson playing cars in the dirt. Boys and Dirt seem to go hand in hand...I love it!

Eli being adorable while waiting for Ben in the dentist office. 

My wonderful, sweet, amazing Ben left two crayons in is school pants and I washed and dried them. Whole load ruined!!! All 6 pairs of his uniform pants were in there. Thankfully it has been warm here lately and he is getting by on uniform shorts until the new ones I ordered get here. Gotta love kids!

Foam Swords + Trampoline = MAD FUN!

For some reason Eli thought it was really cool to balance his cup on his belly as he stuck it out. He asked me to take a picture and because I am nice, I will share.

Hangin' out after soccer practice.

Hello hanging cutie!

Mommy's Trip!!!

Yes, that's right! I took a trip ALONE! It has not happened in 8 years, but having a new nephew on the west coast seemed like as good of an excuse as any to hop on a plane alone and go to San Francisco alone. Key word being alone here. I must say it was quite strange to be on an airplane and not have to worry about three kids being comfortable, quiet, and happy. Instead I bought the latest People magazine and read it cover to cover, took a nap, and started a new book on my Kindle. Except for some crazy bumps, the flight was actually quite enjoyable.
  I got to Ruby and Isaac's apartment early Thursday morning and was quickly enamored by sweet little Levi. He is absolutely precious. Ruby is doing an amazing job adjusting to motherhood and that little guy is as happy as can be. He was just about the size of my boys when they were born while I was there so I got to relive all those wonderful infant moments without being the one to whip out the boob, change diapers, or wake up to a crying baby. It was glorious!

Golden Gate bridge shot...completely necessary shot since I was in SF and all. 

Cutie Patootie Levi!! 

Ruby and I fell in love with these amazing pieces of heaven. Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel made for Elyse gaining a few pounds on this visit. Seriously though, these were amazing!

I was able to meet up with one of my dearest and oldest friends while out in SF. Jennifer and I met when we were in the 5th grade on a family camping trip and our families met up almost every summer after that for our annual camping trip. It had been a few years since I had seen her, so it was wonderful to catch up and to go to dinner with her. 

Ruby and I were able to take some great long walks around the city with Levi. He loved being outside and usually fell asleep for the whole walk. The trip was great, but I missed my boys at home so much. I really have no idea how Joe travels for weeks at a time because I was so happy to see my three blue eyed boys when I got home. All five of us are headed there in July for a good summer vacation. It will be so much fun to see my boys with their baby cousin!!

I'm the luckiest girl in the world!

Joe has been on a trip for the last two weeks and I just have to give major, huge, ginormous, credit to these three sweeties below. They have been the best kids on the planet! I usually have a bit of a rough time when Joe is gone. Nothing too crazy, but doing everything necessary for three kids is tough. However, this trip was different. I don't know if it is because Carson is a 2 now and much easier than he was even just six months ago or if I just had a different mindset for this trip, but I have to say I rocked these last two weeks. We had an absolute blast! We did so many activities, played lots of games, hung out with friends, played outside to enjoy the warmer weather, and overall just enjoyed the last two weeks. I absolutely love my boys! They are such great kids! I truly am a lucky girl!







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Fun x3

Three boys had a huge amount of fun yesterday at Rolly Pollies.


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