A Little Catch Up

Its time for the blog game I like to call-
A little catch up

aka- a year in a nutshell

I was recently going through this last years photos and I just can't believe that we made it.  It was quite the challenge at times.  But one thing I did notice was that on the whole it was amazing.  We had some challenges and hills to climb but we still had fun doing it.  I know there will always be challenges and I am forever grateful for the family that I have to help me through them.

Ruby's first day of school.  It was hard for me, but she is doing very well.  She is making great friends and has a great teacher.   I just love her so much it is still hard for me to say goodbye to her each morning.  I am always happier when we are together.

Here we are drowning my school sorrows with frozen yogurt on the second day of school

If there is one thing that Noni loves it is nerf guns.  He just thinks they are the best (and lets be honest, they are)

The after effects of Noni feeding eldy a fudgesicle.  Sometimes moms have to use the bathroom too, and apparently dads think it is a good idea to arm a three year old with a fudgsicle and head to work while mom is doing just that.  It made me laugh so hard, this is what I came out to.  Myers said- 'He kept moving his face!' So he couldn't get it in his mouth!!!

Squinkies up the nose- enough said.

Sharing a milk shake at Child's Play, the best milkshakes ever.

I picked up some sod for our front lawn, justin had had enough of the hedges.  Our van is amazing!!

Getting ready to lay the sod.  Don't be fooled, they didn't do much.

New sod!

Sleep Eldy, my view every night as a I rock him to sleep...

Starbucks always makes the cold rainy day blues go away.

Caramel steamed milk, my favorite...

Noni's new sheets, they were on a crazy clearance at target, I love that place...

More starbucks, this time while we waited for Ruby's dance class to be over.

I love our front porch.  Absolutely love it.

Sometimes a dad just has to ride his daughters bike.

Target Halloween wigs, look at that sweet face!

Noni the Geisha

Justin's Mowvember.  I love this man.

Pumpkin picking at Kathy's, that was one of the best days!

Noni really wanted a hoodie this day, sadly he had outgrown all his hoodies.  Luckily he is good at improvising!

Ikea, we all survived!

My most favorite target purchase.  Look at that cute eyeball boy!

Eldy didn't want to be left out.

Myers loves to put stuff together and work with tools.  This kid put this whole shelf together!

Ruby concentrating on reading, look at that cute concentration forehead complete with dimples.

I love to get Noni to try on glasses, I mean seriously, he is adorable!

We love to hang out at the park after school!  This particular day they made a lady bug house for their new found ladybug friend 'Chariot'

This sweet baby naps about once a day for 20 minutes, then he gets so tired and ends up like this!

Spaghetti head!

I am so grateful for my family and for digital photos.  I love being able to look back on the memories of the past while and remember the best of times.  It is important each day, each moment to choose to be happy.  It makes life better, it makes everything better, and it CAN BE DONE!