The Final Countdown(s)....

Whew. I think I've caught my breath but that's only thanks in part to the coffee sitting at my fingertips, tasting like a creamy macadamia nut with every sip that slides down. I'm not even sure where to begin so I'll start where we left off. I believe we were in the countdown phase leading up to all the highlighted impending events that were splashed across our calendar. Most have come and gone and although a few do remain, I'll try to "pick up the pieces" in photo form as to our comings and goings and in-betweenings.

Mother's Day
Normally, I would probably give you an eye-full of reading as I delve into my rambling thoughts and sentiments of all that being a mother means to me and just motherhood in general. Maybe next year. Short and sweet: I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a mom to my three little gents; we have our 'moments' but the blessings far outweigh the breakdowns. Mother's day was celebrated simply this year, just how we like it--a little brunch with family in our backyard. 

Mother's Day 2013

the boys :)

Brunch time!

The moms :)

Playing a little ball with pappy!

One cool PJ :)

The Outdoors
Moments captured with my boys enjoying the sun and warmth, eyes glazed over at yet another breathtaking NV sunset, and in awe of God's Promise spread across the sky.

Carson lovin' the cool water

CJ and Mason

my mini-man Mason

Austin

Here he comes!!!

Love these boys!

Austin helping daddy pour another cement curb!

Bubbles!!!!

Carson's infectious giggle :)

NV sunset--love this view from our window!

The rainbow we saw stretch all the way across--it was gorgeous!!!

 Carson's Kindergarten Graduation!!!
A much anticipated event in this 6 year old's life...his kindergarten graduation!! :) And Grandma was here for it!!!! We enjoyed having her around for a few days before heading off to the Gallatin wedding in Spokane (that post will come later). Carson had a pretty great first year of school--I admit I was nervous because of the hearing issues we've faced with our CJ but God has been gracious and our little man shocked us in a variety of ways this year. Good ways. ;) Pretty proud of our Carson Jeffrey! 

Gma reading/laughing with Mason

Time to read with Carson!

Love having Grams around the dinner table!

little gift for the grad!

awwwww :)

Graduation day for my handsome Carson Jeffrey!!

love my boy :)

Doing some singing for us!

Congrats Carson!!!

Carson and Mr. T

One proud Grandma....

and one proud mama and brothers

Last Day of School
We did it! We survived another school year and it really does feel like just yesterday when I bid my boys goodbye that first day and could barely pry myself away from the Kindergarten door leaving Carson to figure out this whole schooling business. I am so thankful that my boys are not only brothers, but best of buds. All year long the playground became a meeting ground for the two of them--at award ceremonies there were the proud glances exchanged between the two of them followed by hoops and hollers as his brother's name was called--they would "pick up" one another every so often at each others classroom door at the end of the school day--so much to be thanking the Lord for after a pretty great 2012-2013 school year! Another countdown crossed off...

my now 3rd grader and 1st grader!!! :)