Kayaking on the Lake

John Lawrence, Mason and GranJan kayaked on the lake on Memorial Day. It was JL's first time. He loved it and did great. He figured out how to paddle very quickly. We were so proud of him.

Pop and GranJan's house

This is what the boys do when they go to Pop and GranJan's house. They never want to come home. I don't blame them. It is every boys paradise.

Happiness is playing outside

A picture worth a thousand words

The cookie jar is no longer on the counter. It is in the pantry on a high shelf.

Playing with friends

Here are the boys playing with my girlfriend's kids. The boys have been friends since they were born. Jan Epling and I have been friends since we both used to work (pre kids). Her kids are Christian (4) and Jaden (2). Jan watched all the kids one day last week while I ran errands. They boys loved it!

End of Baseball

John Lawrence had a great 1st season playing tball. He got the game ball after the 2nd game, which he loved along with his new trophy!

Mac eating a cupcake

Today I decided I wanted to spend some time on the computer and did not want to be interupted (I guess I was gone too long this weekend and forgot what it was like to have kids). John Lawrence was at school and Mac was here. So, I decided if Mac had a cupcake in my room on the floor he would be busy and I would not be interrupted. Well, I guess he showed me. What a mess!!!!!











At this point I thought he was done. He sucked most of the icing off so I thought it was over. I threw it away and then he proceeded to cry for 10 minutes because he wanted to finish it. I had already cleaned and changed his clothes so the answer was no. I guess my quiet computer time was over.

My Potted Flowers

Here are my potted flowers on the front porch. They make me so happy when I see them.

A Painted House

We just got our house painted this past week. The painter did a fabulous job!!! We stayed with the same color overall, but changed the shutters to black instead of dark green. For some reason I forgot to take before and after pictures. I have beaten myself up for it so I guess here are the afters. We plan to change or re stain the door so I will definitely take before and afters of that project.

Guys Weekend

This past weekend was a Guys weekend around our house. I was out of town in North Carolina at my cousin Shelly's wedding. Mason stayed home to take care of the boys. They went and played Putt Putt Golf on Friday, Chuck-E-Cheese on Saturday and Church on Sunday. JL got to sleep in the bed with Mason on both nights. That is always a treat for him and Mason always lets him do it.

I had a great time with my family in North Carolina. The wedding was beautiful and so sweet! My cousin graduated from medical school and is now a doctor, moved into her first home and got married all in the month of May! WOW!! Congratulations Shelly!

I left my camera at home so no pictures were taken at the wedding or at the house so this is a no picture post-Sorry!

Our meal prayer

John Lawrence learned this meal blessing at school this year and this week he has gotten to where he will sing it to us all by himself. We are so proud of him and he loves to say it.

Lollipops
We thank you Lord for 100 things
For the flowers that bloom
and the birds that sing

For the sun that shines
and the rain that drops
For ice cream, raisins and
Lollipops!
Amen