Busy Busy Busy

We had a jam packed weekend.  I felt like every time we left one place, we were headed to another.  BUT it was a good weekend.  

Mason's soccer season is over.  With all the rain, we actually ended up cutting it a game or two short because we just couldn't get them all in.  I think it may have rained the past 8 Fridays.  He had his award ceremony Friday night.  He is so proud of his medal and it's hanging in his room.  He told me he "won" because he scored and played good defense.  =)

So proud of him.  He ended the season on a great note and had fun playing...that's all we hoped for!

Saturday morning I had the Color Vibe 5k with friends.  It was interesting to say the least.  They have all kinds of color runs but this was my first.  

They gave everyone a packet of paint (colored corn starch).  So we threw it all over each other...what else are you suppose to do with it?

My friends from work, Kerry and Leann, ready to run. 

The whole gang.

So the race starts and we get to the first color station.  You run through an area and the paint is thrown all over you.  We heard the paint hit Sherene's face...I don't think that was suppose to happen but it was hilarious.  Guess that's why they gave the sunglasses.

Me after the race...that is just how the paint ended up on my face. 

There was a little party going on at the finish line with music and more of this paint.  So there was more throwing.

We had a good time and I'm glad we did it.  I had to rush home after because we had an appointment set up with out realtor to look at a house.  Mason was a little concerned when I got home with all this junk on me.  I will say, it was super easy to come off.  It was almost completely out of my clothes by the time I got home.  

We took my Mom to look at a house we like and then we headed to Mexican.  This little guy loved the rice.  

And this one was just happy his Mickey Mouse was there.  

Saturday afternoon, the boys went to Grandma and Grandpa's house to play while John and I headed to Jake's 30th birthday party.  They had an inflatable basketball goal set up outside, awesome food, and the Grizzlies game was on...which they won.  What more could you ask for?!

Awesome donut cake from Gibson's.  I tried the bacon with maple icing and it made my night.  I would highly recommend it!

A little basketball tourney going on.  John had to keep playing because he won so many in a row.  But just to show how old he is getting,  he was sweating and panting so hard.  Not to mention, he was totally out of breath and his arms were so sore (still sore).   ha

Showing off his #1 because he beat Tyler...

The bday boy and his lady.

  I thought it was such a cute idea.  I definitely took one when we left...which was about 9:30pm.  Im not sure if I have ever been so tired!

  

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Tonight the Grizz play again and we are ready....

matching shirts and all...

Mason don't bluff.

Mother's Day 2013

Today was Mother's Day and it was the best yet.  Nothing like a fun family day with these boys.

Mason made me some sweet gifts at his school.  A card, placemat, and a painted pot with a flower.  He was so very proud.

Brody made this jewel for me at Mrs. Pat's house.  

We woke up this morning and John jumped right out of bed to get breakfast ready.  He told me to stay asleep, but that is never going to happen.  Once I'm up, I'm up.  So I jumped in the shower real quick while I had some time and then enjoyed my breakfast.  He even made turkey bacon thinking it was healthier.  =)  I got some sweet cards and a gift card to Amazon...which is my fav.

We went to John's parents' house and I hate this is the only picture I got.  I had intended to take pictures of both grandmas with the boys.  But I did get this picture of Brody standing.  

We headed to my aunt's house to celebrate all the mammas on my side of the family.  I love this picture of my Mom, Mamaw, and Mason.  Brody was done by this point.  Two days of no naps equals one sleepy baby.

My mom and Mason with Mrs. Peggy and her grandson Westen.

Doing what else?!?!  Playing with his cars with Westen.  

This is what we did for the Grandmas and Great-Grandmas.  Brody's handprint was quite tricky but I think they turned out okay.  Mason was not too happy his handprint was covered up. 

We got home and the big boys washed my car.  The car reallllly needed it and it was very much appreciated.  Mason had a blast but did end up soaking wet.  We had a mishap with the sprinkler head...it is definitely broken now.  

To end such a great day, we had a Wendy's Frosty and watched Revenge.  

It was a perfect day. 

Home Sweet Home

It was Teacher's Appreciation Week at Mason's school.  We LOVE our teachers and Mason was excited to give them something.  We did picture frames with their initials on them.  I did the crackled paint technique and I thought they turned out so cute.  We also gave monogrammed beach towels (thanks Mom). 

We survived the week without Daddy.  Of course the week John goes out of town, Brody really understands what crawling means and was EVERYWHERE!!!  He is nonstop and you cannot keep your eyes off of the little guy!

Funny story:

Me and the boys were hanging out in Mason's room playing.  Mason was in his bed playing with his cars and track, so Brody wanted up there.  He got up on his knees yelling and I went to snap this picture.  Right after this was taken, I hear Brody laughing so hard and Mason a little frustrated...Mason was trying to "help" Brody up on the bed by his arm!  Mason said, "Brody stop laughing, I am trying to help you up here!"  I thought for sure Brody's arm had pulled out of socket, but he was just fine. =) 

Kisses before bed will cheer up any fussy baby. 

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Wednesday morning was Moms N Muffins at Mason's school.  It started in the chapel where the kids had their weekly devotion and then they sang to us.  It was so sweet.

Here is how they walk the kids over from the preschool to the chapel (they have to go through the parking lot).  They are all strapped together.

Turned around singing to me.  =)

Aaaaand then he started picking his nose....

We headed back to the classroom for some fruit and pastries, but first they sang a sweet song to us.  I have no idea what they sang because one little boy in his class had to go to the bathroom so bad...he sang so loud but walked around in circles holding himself.  It was hilarious. 

 So so thankful my work allows me to block my schedule for things like this.

I tried to get their picture together one morning....Brody would NOT stop trying to crawl right out of that chair.

Got one!

My friend Leann brought her little guy, Ethan, over one night this week to play.  We sat them down and they both stared at each other and then reached for their faces.  

Brody is just drooling all over himself these days.  Ethan was very interested in Brody's outfit.

It was a fun night but I am definitely not having any more children!  It was hard work!  We trapped them in the crib for a second to take a picture.  =)

Last night we had pizza night in celebration of Daddy coming home.  I decided to give some crazy bread to Brody to see how he did.  He threw it all back up right after this picture...

Here is just one of the reasons I was ready for John to come home...

                          (Mason was picking up the food for Emma....Brody is the offender)

We were so very happy to have John home!  Mason was so excited and did not want him to leave for work this morning.  He also needed a picture.