Free time with the fam

This last weekend I had such a blast with my family! On Friday my brother Sam, sisters Liz and Sarah and niece Rachel came up. We went to Maddox and ate tres leche cake at my house. Then we watched Fun with Dick and Jane with Wes. The next morning we woke up and got ready to go. While we were preparing for the trip Liz and Ethan went out for a little walk. Ethan loved getting that one on one attention!
Then we headed to Boise. We had a blast. We went to my cousins wedding, and reception. It was good to see my mom's side of the family. They are so different from us, yet the same. They are all sweet hearts! It was fun to spend time with my Dad, brothers and Mom as well. I just feel so comfortable around my family, even when words aren't spoken I feel right at home with each one.
After the wedding get together we went back to the hotel and then went to JB's. I am a little wary of JB's just because when Wes and I were first married we got severe food poisoning from their breakfast buffet. I had such a great time being with my siblings. Then we slept at the hotel and came home in the morning. The car ride went by so fast because we were able to watch movies in Sarah's Denali. I was a little nervous to leave my kids for the weekend, but it went great and Wes was a sweetheart to watch them. I look forward to my next vacation, what ever it may be. :)
I believe it is so important to get away from the kids every once in a while, just to step back and realize I am a women and not just a mom. Plus it helps me appreciate my kids and husband a ton.

Lillys getting so big!

The other day I was able to do Lilly's hair in two french braids with ribbons. Those of you who know me know I love doing hair. It made me ecstatic to be able to braid her hair. She is getting so big. Each day is so fun with each of my kids. They say and do the cutest things. I feel so blessed to have all three of them!

Mothers Day

For mothers Day our kids traced their hands and then painted them as to look like flowers. Then, we made up cute poems to say on each of their pictures. We also made cookies and put them in strawberry containers with a bow. Our moms loved them. (Their Grandmas') For our Grandmas we just sent them nice cards.
I bought me an i pod shuffle from my kids. I figured I deserved it for being such a great mom all these years. Ha Ha. I have gotten over the Hoping Wes and the kids will surprise me every occasion stage. I just make sure to remind them and if there's something I've got my eye on, I let them know.
I've started a little walking/running routine and I love having music to listen to.
Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers out there! It's tough work, but so worth it. Don't ya think?
Lilly was sleeping when I took these pictures. We did her little craft later. I just put that picture of her and the cat so I wouldn't leave her out of the mix.

I got my Carpet!

I've had my eye on this certain carpet for months now. It fits just right in my preschool room. I just got it today and I love it. It brightens the room up so much and makes everything seem more like a preschool room. I am getting more and more prepared as fall nears. :)

Monthly Shopping

Last night we did our monthly grocery shopping. My back killed when we got home. It hurt so bad I felt like I was going to throw up. It's tough with 3 kids. But, Wes was a great help. We did comparison shopping and the lady that checked us out must have been new. She took forever.
I love to have a whole bunch of groceries. I get excited when I think of what I want to eat. I tried to get a few things that I don't usually get. I got mangoes (they were on sale), coconut milk, hot sauce, and Nutella. I love Nutella! It is hazelnut spread. I have had it a few times in my life, but I just decided to get it again last night. It tickles my taste buds. :)