Hard Things.

I have 2 days to teach Cooper to ride his bike.


It did not go well this morning, although he did better than he thinks he did.  He actually did really well.

2 Days, Why the rush?


Because I am having Knee Surgery on Friday.  
I wish I could say it was a simple Scope, but it is a little more serious than that.  They will be loosening the ligament, and tightening the tendon to re-align the patella (Kneecap). They may also have to cut a piece out of the bone (femur?) to lift the Kneecap away from the joint. And then the simple scope to clean out the bits that have apparently broken off of something and are just floating around. 


I am Scared.


I won't be able to walk for a day or two, then crutches, then a brace for 6 weeks. End result, hopefully no pain, or at least less..... 


Serious Summer Changer.


But Coop and I......We Can Do Hard Things.

Super Hero Squad

Coopers birthday was awesome.  He has been saying for months that he wanted to "Be" Thor.
     We had a Super Hero Training.
      So we first had to "Hero Up".
These are the capes I made for all the kids.

    (That Printer Paper Iron-On stuff is awesome!)


Then we did "Super Hero Strong" Challenge.

We had to Pop Balloons 
(These were super balloons and took some Serious work)

Then was "Super Hero Save".
       We rescued our favorite super heroes from danger in the backyard
(Iron  Man was in the grill)

Then "Super Hero Throw" 
     We threw Frisbee's to take out Loki and a Frost Giant.

Next "Super Hero Speed" 
     We raced.

Last was "Super Hero Smash".
                             Pinata Smash "Thor"

Pinata Smash "Flash"

Pinata Smash "Captain America"
                                      

Pinata Smash "Wonder Woman"

Pinata Smash "Spiderman" 
(Yeah I know none of these heroes wears a cape)

Then of course Presents and Cake.

Tomorrow I have some HUGE Summer Changing News.
 I am NOT up to talking about it tonight, so check back in.

5

Five years ago I received the Greatest Gift.

And Every day since I have been blessed to watch him Grow and Learn.

1st Birthday

 2nd Birthday

 3rd Birthday

 4th Birthday

 Today

I am grateful everyday for the young man you are becoming.  Thank you for all your help with Baby Jacks, he loves you and looks up to you.  Your dad and I are so proud of how smart and kind you are.  I am so excited for you to go to Kindergarten.  Happy Birthday Sweetheart. Love you forever and always.

Big party tomorrow..here is a Preview:

Schools Out for Summer!!

 Thursday we went to Coopers preschool Carnival.  He got all sorts of prizes and "a Black Mamba" snake.

 Friday we grabbed all the neighborhood boys, went to the park, ate popsicles and had a massive Sword Fight!

 

I am so lucky to have summers off with my boys!!  I bet you can't wait to see what we are going to do/explore!  I know i can't!

Preschool Graduation

I have been seeing a lot of posts from friends about Preschool Graduation.  Inevitably they all say how grown up their kids look.

  I had a completely different reaction to Coopers Preschool graduation.  I thought he looked Little, way to young to be graduating Preschool and going to Kindergarten. 
 I don't think I am ready for this, but I KNOW he is.  


For example:
Coop was awarded : 
The Top Scholar Award, for passing off everything, and reading
The (only) Perfect Attendence Award, I am particularly proud of that one, because getting him there, for every class, was HARD.
And a Homework Award, because he turned in more homework than anyone in his class.
                                    Check out that trophy!!

  These are his amazing teachers.  It was a great school experience for him!

 Check out all his "Booty"

And of course the video of him singing.  So handsome.

I am so proud of all he has done and learned this year.  I hope Kindergarten is just as good of an experience!

Fathers and Sons

Nick and Coop went to Fathers and Sons, which means the Baby Bug and I got to hang out.

We went to the park and played for a long time.

Then we checked out the Storm Drains.  He thought it was so cool, and you better believe I scrubbed his hands when we got home!!

 It was such a nice day to be one on one with my baby who is so quickly becoming not-a-baby.

2T

The toddler years are in full swing around here.


Jacks turned 2 today.  We had a Thomas the Train themed Party.


Mommies and babies/toddlers were invited and we made a fun Mothers Day Craft.


We chased Bubbles,

We ate Cake.

We Opened Presents.

Dear Baby Bug,
You are so big, and so smart.
I love your 2 word sentences and how you count things using "more".
Truck, More Truck, More Truck. etc.
  I love when you say "hand" and then drag your daddy or I off on an adventure with you.(Usually to go watch a Thomas movie)  When you are not in my arms, or on my lap, I miss the weight of you.  I love you, Sweet, Wonderful Boy.
Momma

Love is patient, Love is kind

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 Love Never Fails,

Love is Choosing Each Other,

Love Works Hard ,

Love is Creating a Family,

Love is creating a Home,
,

Love is creating Memories,

Love is Finding Joy, 

Love knows Forever is worth it,

Love is Home,

 Love is what YOU are to THEM,

This is Love.......

Happy Anniversary,
My Love.


For our Anniversary we went out to a fancy steakhouse where you cook your own steak on a Smokin' Hot Lava Rock, and then went and saw Brian Reagan.
He was hilarious.  It was such a great night!