My Mother's Day

This is what my Mother's Day consisted of:

Flowers sent by my darling, fabulous,
amazing and thoughtful husband

who has no access to phone, internet

or any outside sources right now.

With a note that made me cry tears of love.

This little fella woke up at 1 am with a fever of 105.3.

And nothing I did would break it.

I prayed longer and harder than I ever have

and Lord came through bringing the fever to 101.9 -

finally he was able to sleep.

I called my mom and she helped me through it all.

My little Caleb was just getting over being sick

- still gave me a smile whenever I asked.

Hugs were always close behind.

Overall I think I had the most down to earth and true Mother's Day. I got to be exactly what a mother is - a nurturer. I got to call upon my mother. When it all got impossible, I was able to call upon the creator of mothers for help and guidance. And the man I love supported me without even knowing I would need it more than ever on this day.

WOW!

I love being a MOM!

I'm Ffree...

Caleb is officially three. He has loved every minute of his age advancement. The unfortunate part about his birthday is that he woke up with a fever of 103.5. Never fear, it came down and he is fine. I think it was for me to remember that he is still a little guy even if he is three.

When I mentioned a cape,
he let me know with no doubt that he wanted a
Batman Cape.

Candy pancakes for breakfast.

My little chef wanted to help make his cake,
and now I think I know why.

He passed out on the couch after refusing a nap.

He wanted a cupcake with no frosting...until he saw Dax's frosting.
What my three year old wants, he gets...
at least when it comes to frosting on his cupcake.

Happy Birthday Caleb!

Strawberry Pickin'

North Carolina is an amazing place to live during berry seasons! There are farms all over the place that will let you come and pick your berries for an amazing price. The experience is fun and delicious.

Most of the farms will let your kids feast while you pick.

It was definitely a day of messy faces.

A group of gals went with their kids-

so the kids wrecked havock while the women worked.

All in all, it was a GREAT day!

Finally off to Myrtle Beach...

We have lived in NC for four years and have never been to Myrtle Beach. Luckily, we have friends that plan fun stuff so we can tag-a-long. We got there on a Friday evening and played in the water until the sun went down. Unfortunately our camera battery died after this so we have yet to get more pics. I can't even tell you how beautiful it was there!

Caleb had a blast chasing the seagulls.

Dax wanted nothing to do with the ocean.

Caleb couldn't get enough of the it.

To Grandmother's House We Go...

Over the Mississippi and through the pollen infested woods we went...to my mom's house. Not Your Mom but my mom, literally. I took the kids for two weeks while Dave was doing some training at home. We had a lot of fun. The weather was mostly good and it was nice to kick back and see family.

Mom and Aunt Lolo

Aunt Lolo and Caleb ready to hit the trails.

The petting zoo at the Zoo was nasty and great all at the same time.

Rainy days make a great day to go to the Mall...oh my...everyday should be a rainy day!

Caleb and Dax had a blast at this indoor play area. The kid in the green was

Caleb's little buddy while we were there.

Caleb wanted to play in the dirt so we put him to good use.

Dax just loves to be outside and to put things in buckets.

Three generations.

Me, Uncle Big Jimmy and Caleb balancing at the park.

LeeLee Lee and Dax at the playground.

Girls just want to have fun.

Jambas Ranch

This little ranch in Fayetteville is so awesome! We bought a bucket of bread and I assumed it would be for the ducks and maybe the goats. Holy COW - even the buffalo came from across the field for the bread. It was crazy having these animals eat out of your hand.

Me and My Boyz

The buffalo tongue was massive and it licked my whole hand before it got the bread.

The camel was hilarious! I was so afraid it was going to spit on me.

Caleb loved the Buffalo and he still talks about them.

Here are all the kids having fun feeding the goats.

Dax kept trying to eat the bread.

Caleb didn't like the licking so he just started throwing it all over.

The ABC's of Juls

Here we go...

A-Attached or Single: Attached to Dave...favorite man ever!

B-Best Friends: Usually have the name of Rachel

C-Cake or pie: If I want to be a Kimsey, I had better say PIE!

D-Day of choice: April 24th because it's not too hot and it's not too cold...all you need is a light jacket.

E-Essential item(s): my family (even if they whine), food, WATER and CALCIUM

F-Favorite color: I really like red right now.

G-Gummy worms or bears: Cinnamon bears

H-Hometown: SAINT GEORGE

I-Indulgence(s): Pedicures and traveling

J-January or July: DUH...July because you can be outside and at the pool.

K-Kids: Love 'em to pieces!

L-Life is incomplete without: Family...seriously it is hard to be so far away.

M-Marriage date:04/24/03

N-Number of Siblings: 3 whole: Jenny, Matt and Lisi and 4 half: Richard, Sarah, Rachel and Jeremiah

O-Oranges or Apples: Oranges

P-Phobias or fears: Falling while climbing - some will say DUH but my muscles go all shaky when I try to rock climb.

Q-Quotes: "Your MOM!"

R-Reason to smile: My DAVE!

S-Season: FALL is the best time of the year!

T-Tag Friends: all ya'll

U-Unknown fact about me: I really want to learn Spanish!

V-Very Favorite Store: Shade, Layers and DownEast

W-Worst Habit: Dropping my cell phone!!

X-X-ray, ultrasound or mammogram: Ultrasounds, cuz they are so exciting!!! (is there really a comparison?)

Y-Your favorite food: Cafe Rio!

Z-Zodiac: Sagittarius - the only truly great sign! - no really ask around - if someone say's different, they're lying!