Batman's In The House

Check out our guy's newest cut.  Daddy did a great job for his first time cutting a design in Ry's hair.  

Mother's Day

The month of May is one of my favorite months.  To me, it feels like the beginning of the summer.  The weather is warm and fresh, but not yet humid.  And we celebrate Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and my birthday.  This May, however, has been a bit different.  It began with a round of epidural steroid injections in my back, leg pain that landed me straight on my back and which kept me on pain meds for a week, and finally, surgery.  However, there is MUCH to be grateful for.

Mother's Day began with breakfast in bed.  Some little monkeys, with the help of their Daddy, made me an omelet with yogurt and coffee.  I even got a special flower cut right from our garden.  

Though I was not feeling good, I really wanted to do something special on Mother's Day.  We decided a trip to Bond Park would be fun, and it was.  We played near the water and had fun watching Bobo chase after the water he was splashing (our silly Bobo did not realize that he was making the water splash).  After spending a few minutes at the playground, we headed to 5 Guys for dinner. . .one of my favorite restaurants.  Here's the fam at 5 Guys.  More than the food, Maddie and Ryan love the peanuts there.  They spend most of their time cracking the shells, eating the peanuts, and then placing the shells on their fingers.  

As an aside, Bobo, has been a wonderful additional to our family.  We love playing with him together and laughing together at all he funny things he does.  We especially love when he gets the crazies and runs through the house like a mad dog.  Thanks for all the entertainment, Bobo.

Ryry and I share a peanut.  Okay, I know it looks a little gross, but he's my baby!!!

Me and my girl.  Madeline is such a sweetie and so thoughtful.  Many times throughout the day she asks me how my back is feeling just out of the blue.  I hate that she knows that I'm in pain, but I am touched by her sensitivity.  I love you baby girl.

Here's the Ry guy stuffed with peanuts and grilled cheese.  His new passion is wii.  His favorite games are Spiderman and Batman Lego's (a gift from GG).  I am amazed at how good he is at three years old.  I love to sit and watch him play.  Often Madeline and Ry play together. After about 30 minutes, Madeline loses interest, but not Ry, he stays completely focused.

Dear Madeline and Ryan, thank you for the blessing of being able to celebrate Mother's Day. You are truly gifts from the Lord.  I love you so much, and see so many incredible character traits developing in both of you.  I will never stop loving you.  Mommy