Remembering Grandma Peggy

It has now been six years since we lost my Grandma. I never talk about her, or even go to the cemetery. I am quite different than the other women in my family. I have a hard time accepting loss and handling grief. Since having Piper, I have been extremely emotional and battling PPD. I have found that talking about my feelings more helps. For some reason, I have found myself talking to my grandma more this spring than I have since she passed. I know she is looking down at all of us and is here to comfort us when we need it. I can hear her voice clear as day still and I pray that never goes away. I miss you and love you more than words can describe, Grandma. I cannot wait to see you again and have a beer :)

Seeing Cows With Papa

While Beau went fishing with Daddy and Caleb, Papa took Baine and Bond to the farm to see the cows. Baine is absolutely obsessed with cows and can spot one a mile away. This was the perfect morning for all the boys :)

Beau's Kindergarten Round-Up

I cannot believe my baby had his Kindergarten Round-Up already. Beau was so excited and did great!  Of course the teacher in me wanted to know how he did on his scores right away, and he absolutely ROCKED THEM! I am incredibly proud of him. He will be in Mrs. Anderson's class next year and we are thrilled :) While Beau had fun at Kindergarten that day, I walked away in tears. I am not ready to send him!

Banx's First Dance Competition/Weekend Away

The other weekend Banx had her first dance competition in Cedar Rapids. My mom got us rooms at Riverside so we could make a fun weekend out of it. To start out the trip, Baine got sick with the flu as we were packing to leave (so that made the car ride fun). Then as soon as we got to the hotel, the kids all wanted to go swimming. We thought Baine was feeling better, and as I was changing him, he had an "explosive accident" in the shower. Thank goodness it wasn't on carpet! So between taking care of Baine, trying to nurse Piper, and entertaining Beau in the pool, I was exhausted!

We missed Banx's dance the next morning since she went on earlier than planned, but she danced like a rockstar and looked absolutely adorable! We are so proud of her and how brave she was to dance in front of a large audience :) You go girl!

Sunday Afternoon at Papa and She-She's

The other Sunday we went to Papa and She-She's house so Beau could practice riding his bike. It was the perfect afternoon to play outside all day. After riding bikes and wagon rides, the boys were entertained with bubbles for the rest of the afternoon. Watching Baine blow bubbles is absolutely hilarious.

Soccer Season Spring '17

Beau absolutely loves soccer. This is his third season playing, and he is getting better and better. This season we moved Beau up to the older age group so he could be on the same team as Banx to help her adjust for her first season. He is doing great keeping up with the older kids! Sometimes he frolics on the field, sometimes he runs, and sometimes and skips. In the end, he loves the game and that is all that matters :)

What Did You Learn About Easter?

At Children's Moment on Sunday, the kids were asked, "what did you learn in Sunday School last week about Easter?" Beau insanely raises his hand and then speaks into the microphone, "We learned the Easter bunny comes at Easter!" The congregation laughed in unison. Yes Beau, the Easter bunny does come at Easter, but that is not the true meaning of Easter. Nice try buddy :)