I'm Proud of Myself

So I've been doing some DIY decorating around here lately. Mostly small stuff but over spring break I decided to tackle a piece of furniture. This desk came from my mom. It was from the doctor's office where she worked for over 30 years. She worked there the whole time I was growing up. Here's how it looked before: ...And after. It will be in "my" part of the office.

Spring Breakin' It!

Our spring break this year was a staycation and I enjoyed it. I honestly didn't feel like I needed a break after my break, which was nice.

Spent Tuesday with my girls...

Spent some time playing outside and loving our siblings....(That's right folks, miracles do happen)Spent some time at the Children's Museum...

Spent some time at the Hammock gator watching and tree climbing... And celebrating Easter...

We're Playin' Basketball...too!

Did I mention while we were enjoying baseball season Peyton also played Upwards Basketball at First Baptist? There were definitely some crazy busy Saturdays but they were all worth it. Again, what an awesome experience. Upwards is filled with basketball and a Christ-centered message at every game and practice. What more could you ask for? Thanks Coaches Amber, Joe, and Becky for an awesome season.

Put Me In Coach!

Well, another baseball season has come and gone in our household. This year both boys played-Brady played T-Ball and Peyton moved up to the pitching machine league. I spent a lot (a lot) of time at the same baseball field growing up while my brother Ryan played. I rarely tired of going to the ballfield and some of my best childhood memories occured there. And later as I grew up I hung out with boys who played baseball so my days (and evenings) were spent there again. It's been a long time since I've spent so much time there, but while I feel at home there, as a parent it's a little different. Brady is playing t-ball and I just hope he's not laying on the pitcher's mound or throwing dirt. With Peyton moving up it was a little different. I was anxious when he hit and was anxious when he was at 2nd base. I just wanted him to do well, because I knew he wanted to do well. He's not hard on himself and was blessed to have a fantastic coach who was the perfect balance between teaching baseball and having fun (Thanks Chris!) I hope his experience will continue to be as positive. Now on to spring soccer!Poor girl has no idea how many days she'll spend at the ball field.

POTD-Picture of the Day

Rylee and Uncle Ryan playing at Peyton and Maci's soccer practice tonight. You can't see her face...but let me describe it for you-no fear and pure joy!

I can't committ to a quote jar like Erin S. on her post here, but I do love the idea. So here's an idea, a virtual quote jar. So I'll try to record quotes in my "virtual" quote jar when my kids...or husband provide material.

And here's the first entry:

Mommy: "How 'bout you put your jacket on?"

Brady: "How 'bout No."

Favorite POTD for January

Since I'm a little behind on my blogging I thought I'd post my favorite Photos of the Day from January as a sort of review. I've taken at least one photo since Jan. 1! I've made it about 3 weeks past where I made it last year for Project 365 so at least I'm making progress.

What to do when you don't have a Bat Cave to park your Bat Cycle in??? Park in Mommy's bathroom of course!
Wednesday evenings are Mommy and Rylee time together-whether it's hanging out at home or heading to church it's just the girls.Hopscotch was just one of the lazy day activities we participated in on the MLK, Jr. holiday.We, of course, headed to the Fair for food, fun, rides, and did I mention, food!Peyton started his basketball games the last weekend of January. Not much dribbling occurs in his games and they don't keep score but he loves every minute of it!
So there it is, January in pictures...or a few of them anyway.