May

While my body seemed to give out more and more as the weeks went by, I'm cherishing the memories that May did hold!  (The precious time at the baseball game, celebrating mother's day, Zoo night and our wedding anniversary were awesome.)

Including a cute little boy play date!

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Mom's birthday and Zoe explained that she must have coffee!

And some handmade cards!  (Don't mind the drama as Zoe's eye wouldn't stop bothering her.)

An amazing treat made my Danielle!

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The kindergarten class had a sweet little performance for the parents....

complete with song and dance.

And each child got to say what they loved about their person.  "I love my mom and dad because the give me snuggles!"  Can you tell what Shiloh's love language is?

Love me some Shiloh!

Kindergarten cousin pictures!

Of course they wanted to do a silly pose!

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For some reason Ezra did not want to take a sunny selfie with me!

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Zoe had a "bring a special person" to school day.  I was proud of her for reading her poem (about me) to the class on the microphone.  When I had visited her earlier in the year she was to embarrassed to talk in front of the class (and parents).

Then we got to look at all the treasures she had made me!  Sweet girl!

"If you give a mom a cookie, she'll ask for some coffee and then she will want to take a shower.  Then she will want to go to the gym.  Then she will get thirsty, and chances are if you give her coffee, she will want a cookie."

I  was so thankful to get to spend this special time with her!

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While she does not take naps anymore, sometimes Zoe gets tired on a Saturday morning that she can fall asleep anywhere (usually after being pretty emotional).

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Lauren threw William a surprise party at their house!

I'd say mission accomplished as he truly had no idea and showed up with flowers (for Lauren) at his own party!

The in-law men were all wearing matching colors!

Happy Birthday cupcakes!

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Zoe wanted to try her school's 8 week running program...

The last event is running a 5-K with your adult.

Their sweet little team and teachers.

Thankful Beach volunteered to run with Zoe!

She was pretty excited to get a metal.  Momma was pretty proud that she stuck with it and didn't quit the entire time!

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This little boy of mine...

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The kiddos had a blast at our church picnic!

Although I took very little pictures!

The splash pad was by far the favorite...

This picture cracked me up....Ezra's very intense "cheese" face!

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We love that our co-op basket started back up!!

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William's celebration at my parents, complete with hand made cards from the littles.

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Ezra is really into scooping up my camera to take pictures....you never know what you can find on there!

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Most Friday night's tradition include popcorn and a movie!  Something we all look forward too!  Daddy always makes the best popcorn!

Despite being out of commission most of the month, so thankful for the little memories that we did have!

Lucky 13

Our wedding anniversary snuck up on us in some ways!  I did plan a small in state getaway for us next month (hoping that I would be doing well enough at that time - at least a change of pace would be nice) but it felt to odd to just ignore the actual day, so that meant a date night!  I planned it for the Saturday before but woke up pretty bummed that my body didn't want to participate, and Beach was still fighting a cold.  Saturdays are usually a better day for me, as I get to sleep in.  So frustrated I spent most of the day praying that we would be well enough to go out (granted had we not had reservations I'm pretty sure we wouldn't have tried).

But God was so gracious in that I did feel well enough when the time came and we headed across town to a new restaurant.  Despite the awkward waiter, we had a good time!

After dinner I had a reservation for us to try our first escape room (hence going across town to where it was at).  I wasn't sure what to expect but somehow it was nothing like I thought it would be!  We were with a group of expert gamers (who figured this was their 28th room), and with no instruction ahead of time, it was more of watching them play.  So interesting to say the least but, when and if we try one again, it will be with a group of friends, as that seems the way to go!

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Since our actual anniversary day, May 28th, fell on a Monday, we wanted to get our kiddos involved a bit.  So cheers to us!

They had some sparkling grape juice, which brought forth some funny reactions!

My little man is always asking for kisses (Ok, this actually goes both ways)!

Shiloh had the hardest time with bubbles (the littles are not use to carbonation)...

but they still loved it!

Then we all snuggled together on the couch and watched our wedding ceremony and reception celebration....

A bitter sweet time remembering back to those days long ago.  Seeing the friends and family that are now with the Lord and feeling that ache of missing them so.  All the while remembering that fun celebration that got this whole thing started.  Thank you Father for your faithfulness, for I know that it is only in your strength that we can hold this all together!