Mother's Day 2013

 It was the perfect day. Truly an awesome Mother's Day. I woke to a card and gift bag on my side table from Noah. I went downstairs to three beautiful children who show me more love than I could ever express. Three beautiful babies that make my world right and complete. Noah had made me a necklace at school and had made me the coolest card. Rachel had made me a beautiful poster with her hand as a flower and the pot read, "I love my mom because she loves me.". She also made me some really cool pipe cleaner shapes -- a flower, a peace sign, a butterfly and a heart. Kate made me a beautiful picture of me and Mom (Mamaw) and a yellow pipe cleaner bracelet. Everything was so, so special. They all expressed their desire to make me breakfast, so we made blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls together. After breakfast we all hung out and played until Doug woke up and we decided to head up to Gatlinburg to go for a hike and to eat at Corky's. It was my idea of a perfect day. The people I love, doing what I love and eating good food (yes, that I love...lol).  The hike was wonderful. We did the Grotto Falls hike and it was just perfect. Kate didn't have a single complaint. I think it was just the perfect distance for her. The kids really enjoyed walking behind the falls and how beautiful everything was. I loved every minute of it. We ate bbq at Corky's for a late lunch and it was delicious! The only thing I missed was seeing my own Mom, but luckily I had gotten to spend the day before with her before she headed out to South Carolina to help Amie with the kids for a few days while she traveled. Thank you so very much to Doug and my babies for showing me such a wonderful day. It is you four wonderful people who bless my life day in and day out. You make my life incredible. I cannot imagine my life without you. I hope all the Mamas out there had as good a day as I did and to the special Moms in my life, Happy Mother's Day!! You deserve it!

The Thunder's Last Game 4-4 Tie Game

 Noah's team The Thunder had their last game today and wow, it was a great one! These boys came back from a 0-2 deficit at the half to a 4-4 tie at the end of the game. I was so proud of them for fighting their way back and keeping their hearts in the game. It was such a close one. The boys have all improved so, so much and they all play so good together. They are a great group of boys and I am sad to see the season end. Noah and his friends Rikka and Riley will move up to U12 in the fall and they will be playing with a whole new group of boys. I have loved watching every game this season and cheering them on! Love these boys and I love watching them play soccer.

Noah's Flatboat Float

His boat did awesome! He was so excited to go with his class to the park and float his boat down Pistol Creek. Doug and I watched the owls group of classes float their boats and while there were more than a few casualties, Noah's boat held together great and he was so happy when it came out of the water floating fine and with very minimal damage. The only break was the thin piece of balsa wood that held this paddle stick. He was so relieved to get it home safely and the boat now has a place of honor on a shelf in the playroom. I loved watching him while he watched his boat sail down the creek. I loved his jump for joy when he saw how well it was doing. While we were at the park we got to see him in action with his friends and his sweetheart, Taylor. They are all so cute to watch together. Loved this day and this special time with him. He is growing so very fast.