Last Soccer Game of Season

Wilson had his last soccer game of the Spring Season. He did make a couple of goals, but I did not get them on camera. Wilson needs to work on kicking the ball and staying on his feet. He loves to kick the ball and the fall on the ground.

Surprise from Grandma and Grandpa

Last Friday my mom and dad surprised us with a visit for Memorial Day weekend. I guess I was so surprised I forgot to take pictures. Here are a few random shots from the weekend.

My Boys

We went and had Wilson and Holden's portraits taken yesterday. It was suppose to be a surprise for Ken's Father's Day. I kept "prepping" Wilson that is was a surprise for his Dad, and not to tell him what we had done. When Ken came home last night, he walked in and asked Wilson what he had done, and Wilson replied, "We went and got our pictures taken Dad". I guess four years old is still a little young to understand the concept of keeping a secret!

Soccer Star

Mickey Mouse Nose

Last week, Holden fell and scraped his nose. It is healing now (it has looked a lot worse than it is). I hadn't noticed, but today Ashley commented that his scab looked like Mickey Mouse. Now every time I look at Holden that is all I can see, Mr. Mickey Mouse Nose.

A Piece of Belgium in Salt Lake City

After Temple Square, we went to have some lunch. What better lunch than a Flemish one? We had Flemish Stew, frites with mayo, and a waffle with ice cream to top it off! Wilson took to the frites with mayo very well, it must be that Flemish blood! Ashley is a great one to enjoy this with, since she too has experienced the real thing! I can't wait to take Dad when he comes to visit.

Tulips at Temple Square

These pictures don't do the flowers justice, but this just gives a glimpse of the beauty!

Boys on the Move

Holden's First Photography Lesson

Ashley went to Temple Square with us today. Holden is so obsessed with buttons, so what could be more fun than a camera full of them. Ashley was so patient with him.

Happy Mother's Day

I had a fabulous Mother's Day weekend. Ken and I worked all day in the yard on Saturday. We weeded (Ken Mostly did that, which is a real treat because it is usually me:), I planted flowers in my pots, and Ken finished the bottom step of the stairs on our deck (yes, the deck was finished last Summer!) YIPPEE. Ken and the boys bought me some chairs and a table to go on the deck. I know this shocks my parents (because as a child I HATED doing yard work), but it is so satisfying and enjoyable when it is all finished.
I have been thinking about motherhood lately (I guess the Holiday can do that). When I think about being a mother, I am so overwhelmed with gratitude. Motherhood is something that I feared I would never have. I remember all of the Mother's Days that I dreaded going to church, and listening about motherhood, and then having to stand up with mothers and receive "the gift". Yesterday, I found myself feeling for the sweet, single lady that sits behind us every Sunday in Sacrament Meeting. I keeping try to think of something to say to let her know that I understand - of course no thoughts came to mind, because really what can be said..... I just tried to be a lot more grateful for what I have.
I truly have been so blessed. I have a wonderful husband that loves me and our boys. Ken is such a supportive dad and husband. I don't know how single mothers do it. I have been blessed with two (and another one on the way) of the cutest, sweetest, smartest, and well ... craziest boys! Since I feel liked I waited so many years to have what I have now, I really try and appreciate even the most frustrating times. I try to be little more patient when Holden plays in the garden with the hose, in his church clothes (yes I am still trying to get the soil out of his khaki pants and sandals) or when Wilson has one of his lovely fits.
I am also very grateful for my mother. She is one of the most patient people I have ever known. She remains faithful even when she stands alone. I am grateful for her example of perseverance. It is so fun to listen to my boys talk about their grandma. They love her so, and love to talk to her, what a blessing she is in all of our lives!

Mother's Day BBQ

We had a breat BBQ this afternoon. It is always fun for the kids to play with their cousins!

Spaceships

Wilson and Holden were building spaceship this morning. Wilson is getting really good at building them! Holden was more proud of his scabbed up nose than his spaceship:)