I Can Relate!

I should preface this by saying that I don't always feel like this when I'm pregnant,.... but.... there are days!

When I saw this, I couldn't help but giggle- I've seen that lost and helpless look in Andrew's eyes before!

I've told him before that half the time I don't understand myself, so I certainly don't expect him to.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

Fun Factory

One of the kids' favorite places here is the Fun Factory! It is full of arcade games (a lot of them for the older ages), a bowling alley, bumper cars, mini-golf, and little rides. Because they are still so little, we mostly just stick to the air hockey table, little rides, and the simplest arcade games - most of the time they still get enough tickets to each trade them in at the end collect a little prize. They like that part : ) This time Aero was old enough to try out the rides, instead of being strapped in his stroller the whole time. He was a happy boy the whole time!

One of these days, Andrew and I will do a date night here and try out some of the things actually geared for people our age : )

The Welcome Signs of Summer...

Summer has arrived in full swing! We are embracing it with open and glad arms!

I love the fresh aromas of earth and greenery, flowers in bloom, warm mulch, fresh cut grass, sunscreen, and yummy eateries on the grill.

My skin relishes the warmth of the sun on my skin, and my ears drink in the music of everything living, growing, and buzzing about.

These are some of my favorite things, to give you a taste of this idyllic life : )

Aero swinging in the park

Marcail and Donovan swinging in the park : )

The magnolias on our tree in the front yard are in bloom! They smell lovely!

....along with some other flowering bushes....

Grilling out on the patio on a warm summer's evening

-while the children play outside-

Sometimes I have to stop and take a moment, to view the life I live with a heart full of gratitude and contentment. It really is such a beautiful world and a wonderful life!