Monday, May 26, 2014

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."