What a Difference a Year Makes!

The top pic was taken on Nathan and Braden's first day of preschool in 2010. The bottom was taken on their first day this year. I was expecting their faces to look more different. But look at how much taller they are! (I had to use the door hinge as a point of reference.) Our big boys are doing GREAT at school this year! (Notice how I kind of claim Nathan as my own?)

Braden's Fencing Class

This is Braden fencing with his instructor at his last class...so cute, I mean, cool!

Happy Anniversary!

My parents' 40th anniversary was this month. I am so lucky. They are such a huge help, such a great example and such a joy to be around. I love you mom and dad!

Braden can write!

I worked with Braden all summer. He showed NO interest in learning to write his name. One week at preschool with Ms. Juli and he comes home with this...

I cannot believe  how proud I am! I have been wondering if he was going to be ready for kindergarten next year. He just showed no interest at all. But maybe he's kind of into school after all!

Evan doesn't like Powerplay.

We took Braden to Powerplay today...Evan was very tolerant, but it was not his cup of tea!

Music to my ears!

I could listen to this all day long!

I also kind of love the peas all over his chin!

The Boys

Brotherly Love!

Is there anything cuter than a big empty grin? I am looking forward to Evan getting some teeth though; he wants to be able to eat real food without gagging!

A New Start

Today I am starting a new blog. Today Braden threw a huge fit at a friend's house and it embarrassed me so much! Today I went to the funeral of a former student and my perspective on life changed watching his mother and seeing her grief, and strength. Today is the last day Evan will be 7 months old. Today Mike has to work late again. Today I am trying to make a dent in the mess that accumulates SO FAST around here. Today I am thinking a lot about how lucky I am to have my husband, my 2 boys, my parents and my friends. Today is another good day.