Mr. Al's Farm

Last weekend MiMi and Big Poppa took the boys down the bayou for the afternoon.

They made several stops along the way.

They visited with family, picked up an ice chest of shrimp, and made a visit to Mr. Al's Farm.

Mr. Al has been a family friend my entire life.

I have first memories of his family  all the way back to when I was a little girl.

He and Big Poppa still  enjoy spending time together.

Needless to say the boys had a ball.

Griff enjoyed the horses while  Roman loved the chickens.

Thankfully MiMi and Pop took pictures 

so I was able to see my little boys and the fun time that they had!

Big Poppa and the boys

MiMi and the boys checking out the miniature horses.

Checking the chicken coop for eggs.
The boys were able to gather 2 fresh eggs.
They thought it was pretty cool.

Roman loving the chickens.

My city boys enjoying an afternoon on the farm.

Mr. Al took them to tour the property.
Griff petting a horse along the way.

Griff and Mr. Al.

Thanks to Mr. Al for letting my family enjoy your farm.

They had a ball!

MiMi said Griff tried to text Mr. Al on the way home to tell him how much fun he had... 

Mother's Day 2012

When you open your eyes to breakfast in bed delivered to you by these little cuties

your day is bound to be a good one!

Breakfast in bed and lots of hugs and kisses.

Yes PLEASE!

Mother's Day plant from Griffin.

We went to church this morning.

MiMi and Big Poppa joined us.

After church we had a delicious lunch at home.

Tio John and Erika also came over to celebrate Mother's day with us.

These boys were born with a camera in their face.

Yet it is still a struggle to get them to cooperate for pictures.

The good news?

I prefer candid shots!

Somehow with lots of resistance 

we still manage to get some fun pictures.

Brace yourself for lots of cute pics of my kids.

Don't say I didn't warn you...

OH SO HANDSOME!

In case you are wondering why Roman is giving you the stank eye?
He wanted no part of these pictures.
He wanted to cut the grass instead.

Me and my 3 children.
Hard to wrap my brain around this.
I am so blessed...

Not enthused, but still cute!

My babies...

To kick it up a notch we added another person.
MiMi!

Griff gave his card to MiMi.

He is so proud of his work.

Baby Bear still not wanting to participate.

A celebration would not be complete without....
PARTY HATS!
I found the energy to bake a delicious cake.
I didn't have the energy to make it beautiful.
Taste made up for appearance!

Happy Mother's Day MiMi.

We enjoyed sharing the day with you.

Kenton's Graduation

The big day FINALLY arrived.  

Kenton's graduation from graduate school.

He has been working on his executive MBA for the past 19 months.

Honestly it was the longest and shortest season in my life.

As we were "living" it, time seemed to go on forever.

Now that it is over it seems just like the blink of an eye.  

When he started the program we had a 2.5 year old and an infant.

19 months later we have a 4 year old, 2 year old, and weeks away from another addition.

Wow...

As we were driving to his graduation I said to Kenton,

"did we REALLY just do this?!"

Truly it was a lofty goal for a crazy season of our lives.

I am so proud of my husband.

I don't have words to put to my feelings.

He gave this chapter of his life 110%.

He was dedicated to his family, full time job, and full time school.

Can you imagine executing on so many levels?

He never once complained about the load being too heavy.

He endured the season with a positive attitude an undying level of dedication.

Living "behind the scenes" is what makes this graduation day so very special.

I saw the hard work that went into this Master Degree.

He worked so hard.

He earned it.

20 years out of college he went back with a goal and completed it.

With a 3.8 GPA.

Congratulations Kenton.

I am so proud of you!

Poppa, MiMi and the boys.

MiMi , Baby Bear, Griff, and Mommy.

I was extremely a little nervous about the
boys sitting quietly through a graduation ceremony.
I went in ARMED with bags full of goodies. 

I got there early to secure our seats.  I was hoping to locate
closest to the nearest exit!  I picked front row seats so the
boys would have a little wiggle room.
Here is Baby Bear munching on snacks and playing
with new tractors in front of our seats.

Graduation 2 year old style.

Graduation 4 year old style.

My guy walking up to accept his diploma.

Griff waiting to cheer on his Daddy!
We practiced all week.

It's official...
Kenton, MBA!

This is one of those life moments.
HE DID IT!

The boys congratulating their hero.

Practicing for the future.

Love this smile!

Beyond sweet...

After graduation MiMi and Pop took the boys home.
Kenton and I took advantage
 and enjoyed a great meal at Cristiano's.

Cheers to my husband!

Final surprise of the day?
A new Ipad!

 Congratulations Kenton!

I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments.
Thank you for being such a wonderful role model to our children.

You are truly a gentleman and a scholar....