One of Those Days

I guess "one of those days" isn't bound by age.

Sweet E - Daddy's Little Firecracker

Cousin Play

I LOVE hanging with my brother and his crew. There is just something about being with family that is so relaxing. I think it may have something with do with coming away encouraged rather than rejected. But whatever it is, I like the feeling, and I just can't get enough of it. I wish we weren't separated by so many miles, because I feel this crew could easily become my family's BFF -- Best Familys Forever.
Saturday morning we sent the kids outside with breakfast and a cooler of water so we could enjoy some adult bonding aka uninterrupted conversation.
I think these cousins like one another because they left us alone for quite awhile.

The Stuff of Girl's Week

While I was at home playing with the boys, the girls were in DeRidder playing with Nana.

It was a week full of swimming lessons, special tv time, and LOTS of yummy treats including Happy Meals! C and M even got to experience the teaching skills of Nana, who faithfully continued their schooling throughout the week.

The girls had a wonderful break from the demands of their mother. And I had a wonderful break from the demands of four precious little ladies.

Thanks Nana … from all of us.

The Stuff of Boy's Week

Last week Nana took my little ladies to DeRidder for Girl's Week.

So Andy and I got to enjoy a much quieter, slow paced week with the two boys. Not only was it just flat out easier. (Two is nothing when you are used to six!) But I also love any chance to spend more one on one time with my kids. I really tried to take advantage of the extra time I had with my A. (R still gets lots of Mommy's attention as it is.)

I LOVE my kids!!

Independence Day

Happy 4th of July!
It's hot.

Party at the Pool

Last Sunday was Church Acadiana's annual Party at the Pool.

It was so much fun!

GOOD FOOD + GREAT FRIENDS = FUN TIMES!