La Wis Wis Campground

We had a wonderful 3 day weekend camping with friends. It is the end of the school year and life is busy with talent shows, chaperoning class field trips, big school projects, and chasing two little ones. So most of these photos are out of order. It seems appropriate and a bit symbolic of our life. Our life is crazy but crazy good. We are blessed.

Sheldon's turn for a dump truck ride. Who knew the Tonkas would be so handy on a campout?

As always we brought our family's camping mascot, Archie the Armadillo.

 The boys no longer just set him out. They even move him around so people wonder if he is alive. I wouldn't want to stifle their creativity now :) The reactions of  people walking by is quite entertaining. I want to attach a string and wiggle him when people come up close to look at him. Yes, we need to get a life. Apparently some lady's dog almost peed on Archie and the boys were not pleased. To get her back they placed Archie outside the outhouse. When she walked out she screamed. They thought this was hysterical. You gotta love boys.

 Our friends taught Sheldon to play FARKLE. They created a monster. He kept asking to play all weekend long.

Nothing better than sticks, dirt, fire, bikes, and a buddy on a camping trip.

 

Play in the dirt all day then clean up and warm up in the bath just before bedtime. I don't think they'll be bathing together in the RV for much longer. They are getting so big. I think the caption should say "Please don't tell us you are going to put this on facebook Mom?" No boys, I'm putting it on the blog. LOL!

Breakfast with Dad.

 I love the rubber boots over the PJs. This is a common look at home as well. Sheldon loves to be outdoors and often he wants to play in the backyard before I've had a chance to dress him.

The big boys headed out for a mountain bike ride.

Fashion DON'T: Cowboy boots and biking shorts ;)

Fashion DO: Camo and sunglasses

We still have no idea how these photos were leaked to the press.

 

If I had a dollar for every rock thrown in the river this weekend, I'd be filthy rich.



Memorial Day

I read this today and knew I could never say it any better, so I stole it.

"On this day, Americans are so often consumed with the changing season, barbeques and the luxury of a three-day weekend. We shuffle from Friday to Monday and rejoice at the freedom afforded to us from work, from school.

 

It’s natural to get caught up in the activities of Memorial Day weekend, but I urge every reader to please take a moment away from enjoying the changing season and offer a solemn remembrance of our fallen heroes. Ponder what it is to be an American and rejoice not only in the freedom of an extended weekend, but in the blanket of freedom in which we are all cloaked thanks to the sacrifices of America’s heroes."

 

http://www.tpnn.com/2014/05/26/video-watch-what-happens-when-people-goof-off-at-the-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier/

I'm thankful to be surrounded by friends who get this. Four of my girlfriends even ran in remembrance of my brother.

 

 

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Repost

This is a mini repost of Goodbye Kisses from April. It mysteriously moved and I don't know why or how to fix it. I think it goes without saying, I'm not a blogger. I'm just a blogger "wanna-be" so those that love Sheldon can be a part of his life. If you click  April on the right then Goodbye Kisses it will take you to the original full post with adorable photos of Annie, Sheldon, and Katie. If you just scroll down, it isn't there. If you know why, feel free to message me and help a girl out :)

 

Both of Sheldon’s Birth Parents are active duty military. In fact, his Birth Father was in Afghanistan the day Sheldon was born. Our family has been blessed the last 2 years to have Sheldon’s Birth Mother just a short drive away at JBLM. We miss her dearly now that she is deployed and selflessly serving our country. But we are extremely grateful for Skype!! Winnie the Pooh said it best..."How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

 

 

 

 

Birthmother's Day

Saturday, May 10th

Birthmother's Day 2014

Levi's First Birthday

Thanks to my assistant Tyler, Levi's first birthday party was a success.

Tyler helped with the cake and made construction signs to hang around the house.

He looked online for inspiration.

Baby Gate Ahead        Boy at Play

This was my favorite sign that he made. He copied it from my chalkboard in the kitchen.

CAUTION: Boys leave smudges on your heart!

Grandma and Grandpa came down to celebrate with us. I was a little worried Sheldon would sleep through the party. His asthma has been horrible lately and he hadn't slept well for 2 weeks straight. :( He would normally nap for 1 1/2 hours and that day he slept 3 1/2 hours straight. 

If you look REALLY carefully you can see Levi's one and only tooth on his bottom right. He is busy and into everything. He hangs on to anything from the laundry basket to his high chair and uses it to help him walk. He loves to walk around the yard using Sheldon's Tonka truck. Now he has his very own.

The boys love the new gravel area. But I'm pretty sure this mom loves it the most.

No more muddy boys and dog :)

And I really like the new trampoline that has a net now.

Tyler discovered another perk of having a net. He threw in a bunch of balls.

The little guys thought this was pretty cool.

Levi didn't eat any of his smash cake. He just fed everyone else and played in it.

Sheldon decided to join in the fun by playing with the tractor that was on the big birthday cake.

I threw them both in the bathtub after Grandma and Grandpa left. There was so much chocolate on the two of them it left a brown ring in the tub.

How has it already been one year? And where did all of that black hair go? LOL! 

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