Bowling fun

We took the kids bowling Saturday. Josh absolutely loved it. Jorie did as well. They did pretty good too for only having bowled a couple times in their life. Ryan decided not to play but just to watch this time. Summer is here! It's going to be a fun one! 

Two more!!!

Last night we celebrated Jorie's graduation from 5th grade into middle school. The school put on a lovely performance. Josh and Jorie both sang in the performance with their classes. They do such an amazing job honoring the students. Each student is presented with a bible of their own at the end of the ceremony. Ryan said to me when it was all over "wow mom, that was better than my graduation!" Today we had Josh's graduation from kindergarten. And that will be it for graduating kids for a while! Phew. It has been an emotional week. 

I can't even think of a title for this blog post. I am just in awe at how fast time flies. Just yesterday I had a tiny, blonde haired little boy. The sweetest little boy a mom could ask for. And now he's a man. It really does happen in the blink of an eye. Ryan has grown into an amazing and bright young man. He makes me laugh on a daily basis and I consider him one of my best friends. The Lord truly has blessed us with his life. His life truly is a miracle. Congratulations buddy! We are so proud of you !!!! Xoxoxo

Car accident

Thanking God tonight that we were all ok. And that I wasn't driving our wheelchair van! Ryan might have been trapped inside if his door had been smashed in. :( It happened this morning on my way to drop the kids off at school. An older gentleman ran a stop sign and crashed into Josh's door. Yikes!!!

A trip to Vegas!

Getting away with my husband just us two is such a blessing. We recently took a trip to Las Vegas. Four nights away was just enough time for us to relax and have a great time. Oddly enough we go to Vegas but neither of us gamble or drink. We go for the food, shopping and just walking around and seeing the sights. Sometimes we will see a show but that didn't work out this time. We did however see 2 movies together! Just being together is so much fun!!! 

Cousins visit

So this past week we had a visit from my uncle Dave (the one who lost his wife....aunt Karen this past January) as well as my cousin and her family all the way from Chicago!! Pictured below are her two boys and then of course Josh and cousin Elliott. All the boys got along so well! They are actually ages 6, (almost 7) 8 and 9! If Heidi's boys had been here too we would have had another 7 year old and a 10 year old. ;-) I also got some fun time in with my cousin. We did a lot of hiking and went out to dinner. Wish they lived closer!!! 

Longtime friends

These two ladies were in my wedding! And we have been so bad about getting together over the years. Hopefully we can get together again soon! Was so fun seeing them both and helping Rita celebrate her birthday. :-)