Home Visit- Dad's Surgery

The kids and I headed home with my parents for a week.  My dad had 2 types of skin and needed to have surgery to remove several spots on his face and upper body.  I wanted to be able to to be home when Dad had the surgery and stay with my Mom in waiting room while he was under.  Jamiie happened to have the day off from school so she could watch the kids.

I am very thankful to all of those who were praying for my Dad.  We were concerned with the surgery because of all the heart medication he is on.

On the way home we stopped in Tallahassee to see my brother.  Landon was super excited to see Uncle Adam.  Adam treated us to dinner.  Thanks Adam!

So on a weird note, on the way to Tallahassee this trucker honked at me and then waved.  I was passing him so I didn't realize he was trying to get my attention.  A minute later he came up next to me and started waving again.  I thought there must be something wrong with the car or something and he was trying to get my attention.  Well, I was wrong.  He started blowing kisses and doing weird inappropriate things with his hands.  This went on for over 30 mins.  I keep drive away and he would catch up to me after lagging behind to the point of barely being able to see him in my rear view mirror.  Then he would get super close to the rear of the car and then come up side of me super close.  I called the Florida Highway Patrol.  As far as I know, they went after him.  I was able to seek off the Tallahassee exit before he could see me.  It was pretty scarey and creepy especially since my two little ones were in the back. 

Fun with the Gormans

We also got to spend some time with Aunt Leah and my cousin Tyler.  I hadn't seen Tyler in probably over a year so it was nice to spend some time with him.

While we there my parents took us to the mall so the kids could ride the train and the ice cream truck ride.  It runs all around the whole mall.  It was the first time I had been on the train.  It was pretty cool!

Other than the trucker issue, the trip was a great trip!
And my Dad is currently skin cancer free!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

We didn't have a long weekend with Josh, he had to work on Monday painting the new UF campus House.  We still had a good Memorial Day weekend.
 I babysat Saturday morning for a friend of ours (I use to babysit her daughter when I was in college).  Arabella came with me. We had a fun girl morning!
 Around lunch time, Josh and Landon picked us up.  We had lunch in the car on our way to High Springs. We were invited by our friend, Chris (Josh met at Harvest a couple of years ago and has keep in touch) and his family to the Springs and dinner.  We all had fun in the water, even though it was a little cold especially for Arabella(that 72 degree water feels good but when it isn't blazing hot out it feels a little chilly).  After some fun in the water we went out to dinner.  It was yummy food and good to catch up with Chris and his family.

We spent Sunday just hanging around the house, enjoying each other, relaxing, and enjoying each other.  We also went to the pool for a pool side dinner.  One of our favorite summer things to do.  

Thank you to all the men and women and their families who protect and sacrifice for our freedom and liberties.  Without you, we wouldn't have been able to enjoy our weekend. 

May Flowers

We had a lot of fun in May.  Aunt Jamiie came to visit, we went to the splash park, we played, we were silly, we visited with our friend Ashlee, enjoyed our library, and enjoyed our last MOPS meeting.  Plus lots more!

We picked up Jamiie and brought her back to Gainesville to spend the week with us between here Spring and Summer semesters of college.  Owen and Merry came over to visit while we were at the Williams. 

Landon loves babies, especially his cousin. The boys spent probably 10 minutes giving each other hugs and kisses.  Both of them loved all the love ;)

Aunt Jamiie, Vernine, Kayla, and Zach joined us at our farewell MOPS playdate at the splash park. I think everyone had lots of fun in the sun and water!

Dress up, reading books, and silly play time is always more fun when your Aunt is visiting! P.S. isn't Bella's "smile" too funny?!

We have the best dogs. Bourbon-cuddly and watchful. Callie-playful and energetic.

A great year with a small group of wonderful ladies!  I enjoyed getting to spend time with each of you!

Bug day at the Library was LOTS of fun!

This little lady bug of ours LOVES her nails painted.  She even gets out the polish and asks for them to be painted. I have to say these are the prettiest little toes I have seen.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to me, my mom, and all the mothers out there!

So blessed to be the mother to such wonderful children.

Pool side mother's day dinner was the perfect way to end the day!

My Silly Monkeys

Chang Chiang and his silly self

Our good friend from back home and college, Ashlee stopped by to visit.  We all went out for ice cream, target adventure, and a walk.  Thanks Ashlee for stopping by to visit!

We love our Ashlee

 It isn't very fun to have to replace appliances.  It means one probably broke and now you have to to through the cost and hassle of getting a new one.  Sometimes you get to upgrade but either way it is time and money spent when more important things like playing could be done.  Well when our range broke we didn't have the time to fix it right away, maybe not even the knowledge, and we didn't have the money to go get a new one.  So we made do with what we had.  A little portable single burner and a crock pot for a month.  We when we had great friends who have be showing us with their love and support how much they love us and we appreciate it so much.  But they went an extra step and put their time and money into replacing our range.  They surprised us at our small group meeting.  Now I am not one easily surprised.  Only a VERY small handful (if it is even worth calling it that) have been successful at it.  Boy did they surprise me.  Now getting a new range is super! but knowing that our friends thought of us, pooled their hard earned money, and spent the time getting the range means a lot more to us than that range.  Words can not express how much all of these wonderful people mean to us.  Just know, wonderful friends of ours, that you are in our prayers and hold a special place in our hearts!  Thanks for making us feel so loved!!  Oh, and if you can't tell from the picture below, our kids love the "range" too.  Well the cardboard that came with it :)

HUGE box, cardboard racing ramps, hours of fun, a BRAND NEW range courtesy of several very special people in our lives!

Some good ol' fun, Yelling as loud as possible while eating lunch.  Goofy Kids!

Mother Son Date Knight

Chic-Fli-A had an event recently.  Mother Son Date Knight.  It was really a great experience.  Landon helped me pick out my outfit and his.  We both wore orange-his favorite color.  I painted my nails and prettied my self up for my handsome date.  We joined the Bolins so the Daddies could care for the little ones while Ashley and I took our little men out on a date.  Matt and Josh took the boys to get us flowers while Ashley and I finished getting ready. 
Once there we let the boys play on the indoor playground while we waited for our reservations.  We were able to see our friends Julie and Ben, who had reservations before us.  Landon and Ben were very excited to see each other. 
Chic-Fli-A did a tremendous job of making a fast food place feel fancy.  They decorated a corner of the restaurant and put table clothes down.  We were even served our food at the table with fancy plastic plates.  They had a hostess who greeted you at the area reserved for the date night.  She had the boys pick out flowers for their mommies and also were give a sword and surcoat with a Chil-fli-a coat of arms on it.  It was really nice.
We were served our food.  It was yummy, as always, but I do love Chil-fli-a.  The Cow came around to all the tables to knight the boys.  Landon said "Hi cow!  You are not a real cow.  You are just someone dressed up as a cow."  That sent our whole table laughing and the cow "crying."  Since we were the last group, the boys were able to spend some time with the cow.  The camera guy was really great.  He was so patient with the boys there plus took great pictures.  He also had a sword fight with Landon and Noah.  They loved it!
We had a fantastic time!  I am looking forward to more date nights with my sweet boy!