I love Potatoes

Preston thought this was so cool he wanted to keep it forever! I wonder how much I could have gotten for it on ebay?!

Sleeping On The Job

Brayden fell asleep late in the afternoon so I brought him into the kitchen to help me make dinner, with hopes that it would wake him up. It didn't work!

Shot

Brayden got his 4 year shots today. He was pretty tough and they were surprised at how quiet he was getting them but he's feeling the effects tonight. He told me "the not doctor (referring to the nurse) made it hurt bad, I can not do that again." Poor little thing is hobbling around whispering to himself "boy these shots really hurt" and "dang this hurts bad"

Climbing The Walls

There is a reason I call him monkey!

Another year older

This year my birthday celebrations were pretty low key because this cute guy was still recovering from his tonsillectomy. Ashley set up a birthday get together at Peachwave Yogurt. As you can see Preston was okay with the idea.

I think Andrew was wearing as much yogurt as he ate!

Jen & Andrew

Yvette and Milo

Janna and Blake

Thanks for getting everyone together Ashley!

Ashley, Emory & Oliver

Dessert was followed by lunch at Pei Wei with Janna and her boys

Preston taught Mason various uses for chopsticks

And was also the official photographer!

Alecia gave me a beautiful necklace and bracelet, and the mailbox was full of birthday cards. My sweet visiting teachers, Megan and Mary Jane brought me more beautiful flowers. I could get use to having fresh cut flowers on my table!

The night was topped off by my sneaky husband and sister. TThey surprised me with a little get away. Cherie stayed with the kids and Trent and I went to dinner and got to spend a night away in this luxury mobile! It came complete with chocolate covered strawberries, propel and peanut m&m's. They know me so well!

My Favorite Piece Of Art Work

Driveway art by Preston Smith! I think it looks just like me!

What happens in the dark

He must have been exhausted to not have even been able to remove his finger from his nose before falling asleep!

Hamily Foam Evening

The other night Brayden announced that it was time for "Hamily Foam Evening". He then proceeded to show us his mind reading calculator that helps us choose the right and be nice. Followed by "now it's my turn I have to choose the left" This kid cracks me up!

No More Tonsils

After suffering from terrible allergies, sinus infections and headaches, sleep apnea and bouts with strep we finally decided it was time to get rid of Preston's tonsils and adenoids. So it was off to the surgery center. He started getting a little nervous in the waiting room so we passed the time racing on the magnetic sand table.

When it was finally his turn he was loving his new wardrobe!

He wasn't too trilled about the IV but he was a champ getting it put in

He finished off the look with a stylish blue surgery cap and it was off to the OR!

He wasn't quite as pleased upon returning

We made it in and out of the surgery center in 3 hours then it was home to enjoy his new diet. This is what his diet has consisted of for the last 9 days. The kid is turning into nothing but skin and bones.

From the looks of his prescriptions you would think I was taking care of a horse! I have never seen bottles as big as these but they sure did the job!

I couldn't believe how great he was feeling just a few short hours later. He was a little sore but that's why he had the most expensive sucker we will every buy compounded just for him. This bad boy lollipop was his for the small price of $35

After a few days of being home we was getting a little restless. He started going through the dress up box. He called these shots "men in tights!"

After 8 days he finally felt up to going back to school.

Mother I Love You

Mother's day brought beautiful flowers, hand painted pots, magnets with adorable pictures, and sweet smelling stuffed animals. which I loved!

A week later they were even more beautiful

But even more than the gifts I love these, the reasons I get to celebrate Mother's Day.

If you ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up I would say exactly what I am being, a mom. I know it's cliche but it's true. If I was offered and job in the world I wouldn't be interested, I have the job I want. Is it always glamorous, no. Is it always easy, heck no! Are there some day I wonder what I have gotten myself into, do I sometimes feel overwhelmed and completely clueless, ready to throw in the towel, absolutely. There are days I feel likeI am failing and I have no idea what I am doing. Despite these moments, I go to bed every night thanking my Heavenly Father for blessing me with these four adorable, amazing, precious little spirits.

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Preston asked me to play a game of hide and seek. This was his hiding place! What a goofy kid!

Back Yard Bash!

Brayden and his best buddy Brigham share the same birthday so it was only fitting that they party together! Thanks to a beautiful Oklahoma day, they were able to party in the back yard. We had a magic show and ran through sprinklers.

Bouncy house fun

You can't have a party for 2 four year old boys without a pinata!

And of course lots and lots of presents!

Brayden wanted a Spider Man cake up until the minute he saw the dinosaur cake but luckily we were able to distract him with blowing out the candles.

He didn't take a single bit of the cupcakes (not surprising) but he did sample the frosting!

Trent wasn't feeling well that day but he did make a short appearance

Towards the end of the party Brayden went missing and this is where I found him! The toys were calling his name!