Little of this, little of that..

My neighbors are from India and Saturday night had us and the Adams over for authentic Indian food. She is the sweetest lady and I have been able to have such great conversations with her. They allowed us to ask TONS of questions about their culture, which was so neat.

The food was AMAZING. I could eat like this every day for sure. I am hoping she will actually let me watch one time as she cooks so I can learn!

I know I'm weird but I had to take a picture of this scene because as I looked up from doing the dishes and saw my little pots in the window seal, I just had joy looking at how much my herbs have grown (I just planted the middle one a week ago, still itty bitty) I love nature things :) Speaking of nature things, this storm was rolling in and I just get mesmerize at how amazing the sky is. One side of the sky bright and sunny, then this patch with the clouds just rolling and lightening striking through them- its breathtaking. My dear friend Kate had her baby, finally! I got to hold her for a long time and this is a pic of her and her big sister Alexi. Check out her video- so sweet.

ChaChaChaChanges

Kids are finally out of school. But this is a big summer full of changes. I love change, but this kind is a little more emotional!

McKenna is officially out of elementary school. I have a middle school child.WOW.

She had her graduation Thursday and I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of her. She has made leaps and bounds not only with her school work but in becoming a light to those around her. She leads and does not follow, she speaks up and does not shy away from truth, she reaches out to the needy and does not turn them away, she loves those she is with and does not judge. 

I have learned and continue to learn so much from this angel. 

Congratulations McKenna benna boo- you ROCK!!

BrAElyNN- comes home from the last day of school, rips her shoes off and shows me this:

her excuse? "I didn't have a yearbook so, I just had everyone sign my socks!"

I have to say, I was impressed with her once again creativity and make lemons out of lemonade attitude!

She will be the top dog in Elementary school now and is excited for Jaron to join her. 

Jaron will be going to Kindergarten, I have seen so much growth in him, he is soooo ready! I think I will have to bring a box of Kleenex with me to this one- he has been my  little protector and I will really miss him during the day. But I will be entertained by the crazy jack jack. 

Time for Freezer Jam!

I love making freezer jams! A couple years ago, Mira showed me just how easy it really is and I am hooked!

We made our first batch of strawberry freezer jam this year. McKenna helped with the smashing part!

My girls

My girls are so awesome. I am so glad they came to me :)

My Pre-K Graduate

Jaron had is preschool graduation last night! I can't believe he will be in kindergarten. BraeLynn said to him " I'll be your protector buddy." She is so excited to have him there, especially since McKenna will be leaving. 

All my children have gone to Mrs. Christine for pre-k and I have been so blessed that they all walk away not only with great knowledge, but feeling loved, and special. She is great!

Way to go J-BO!

Nice Day

I get so much joy out of a nice day, playing in the fields

Arizona

The kids and I went out to my Little sisters wedding last week- SHe has married a wonderful man, Andy. They are so perfect for each other!

The trip out there was a long one- but the kids were awesome. I told Aaron that I think I needed the trip to be reminded of how many children I have because all I heard in the airports and on the plane was- " you have four kids? and your flying with them all? are you crazy?"

Jackson was nuts on the 3 hour layover- he was great entertainment to all those waiting!

I will send LEGOS a letter of appreciation.  And My Little Pony

I was able to be there for lisa's bridal shower- which I am horrible and took no pics except after when she opened her gifts and was so cute playing homemaker.

Jack Jack wouldn't stay out of grandpa's water fountain. This was his pool.

Jackson is a mess

Jack Jack

So I'm cleaning my room and walk into the bathroom and see this:

Once again- WHAT?

Fashion Sense?

This is what Braelynn wanted to wear to school. I would love to be a mother that just lets her freely express herself however- I just can't do it:)

 

Outside Looking In

Ever look inside a house and wonder what really goes on in there?

THIS IS WHAT REALLY GOES ON IN HERE- AHHHHHHHHHHHHH

he won't stay out of the sinks.

Random

Dinner at our house is very entertaining with Jack Jack. He is a mess, and I let him be! Oh my goodness he is totally number 4. He thought he was king of the house when I let him do this. 

Like Father Like Son

Aaron and his Oreos- You can't separate the two. One of Jackson's first words? Coooookie. And he WILL climb to the highest of heights to get them!

Growing up Aaron would play with duct tape and actually make some pretty amazing things with it!  Yesterday I see jaron doing this- making a house for his snake with boxes and duct tape. It kept him busy for an hour!!!

Opening Day!!

We are sooo excited that Jaron is officially in the North Oldham Baseball League.  Aaron and I are HUGE baseball fans and can't wait to do this with our boys. Lucky Jaron is a fan too and wants to play :)

So Saturday was the parade

Aaron and Jaron walked along, I love this pic of Jaron and his big ears poking out of his hat :) They were introduced out on the field at a team- THE GIANTS!! Aaron helping out with the coaching Me managing the dugout- cute boys. Jaron slid into homeplate on his first hit! Out to the fence might I add :) Ok, might Aaron add. Jaron is is READY position! I love being a mom to boys, can't wait for Jackson to do this too! 

Happy Easter

This is as good of a pic I can get from these crazies, Happy Easter!

Yommy Easter treats!

(this cake is on the SASrecipes blog)

I Love My Friend Across The Street

Mira went on a cruise all last week- I think this is the longest we have been apart, like no contact at all! I love having my BFF across the street and I missed looking out the window and seeing whats going on over there, and I missed having her call me up asking what the heck is going on over here!

It's such a blessing, we know that this might not last forever (however we choose to stay in denial) but it's just such a blast. And summer is around the corner and that's when the real party starts! (just don't tell the husbands!)

I think the funniest thing to me is that here we live a hop skip and a jump away yet we will talk on the phone forever, well and I take that back half the time we are not really talking just yelling at our kids or commentating our every move as we clean house. It kills me!