{I'm definitely NOT superwoman}

Oh well.  I tried.  I'm definitely NOT superwoman.  Guess I should have mentioned what the boy's Eagle Scout projects will be!  If they are approved . . .

Keaton will be working with the Christian Care Center.  He met with one of my favorite {and always beautiful} women in the world . . . 

. . . he will collect food . . .

 and assemble snack kits for children.  Such a great way to help families in need with after-school snacks!

 Landon met with my friend Holly.  She's a gorgeous Army wife and . . .

. . . her husband is currently deployed.  Wow, I appreciate him.  He's the charming Sergeant on the left.

 Landon was collecting supplies so he can make neck coolers for this special Sergeant and his detachment in Iraq.  They will be home for a two week leave in the near future and Landon can meet them in person!

{Flashback Friday}

I adore my children.  They make everyday worth waking up. 

(Being married to Sir Thomas is actually reason enough.) 

The part where my kids grow up so fast is not such a favorite.

My sweet cousin, Caroline, just welcomed baby Solomon to her precious family!  I'm so happy for them!!  He's #4 and I happen to think having 4 children is wonderful!

I'm so grateful for modern technology.  Having precious pictures of my children is priceless.  These pictures make me so happy.  I just wanted to look at them again - so here they are.

I have so many favorite pictures, someday I'll post more.  Looking at them makes me realize this is REAL!  It is a blessing to be a mother.  So many want the privilege and I don't want to take this journey for granted.

"A picture is worth a thousand words". . . I think it's because it would take at least that many words to describe the moment captured in the picture.

Now, they're BIG! And still oh, so handsome & beautiful.

When my crazy kids were WILD little kids . . . "knowing" adults would look at me with a bit of a scowl and warn (complete with wagging finger), 

"Just wait until their teenagers."

For the record . . . anyone with little ones, 

"Just wait until their teenagers!  It's SO much fun!"

Teenagers, at least mine, are wonderful to be around.

I love these happy memories!  We're going to make more tomorrow!

The preparations for the Birthday Ball are exciting.

I can't believe it's already here! 

I hope it's lots of fun and everyone enjoys it - that's the whole reason for hosting it.