Last Preschool Pics

Cooper had his last preschool pictures made a few weeks ago.  I'm so not ready for this chapter to be over!

 I'm sure I am super biased, but I think this little guy is pretty handsome!

 Love his sweet smile! 

Can't believe these kiddos will be starting kindergarten in August!  What a great group of friends Cooper has had at Mae's....we will miss them!

I want to just freeze time now and never let him get any older than this!!! 

Mother's Day 2012

I love this picture of me and the kids!   They are my pride and joy and I'm not sure what I ever did before they came along!

Trying to get one good picture is always a battle....

 Kam is obviously thrilled....and Coop's eyes are closed.

 Still giving the camera the stare, but at least Coop's eyes are open...if only mine were!

Tell us how you really feel about having your picture made,Kam!

I'm pretty sure I'm giving Cooper the "it's Mother's Day and this is all I ask" speech.... there are at least 20 more pictures that Mark took like this!

We had a great afternoon at Mamaw Efird's after church.  It was nice and laid back and the men (well, Mark!) did all the cooking.  I enjoyed getting to visit with my family and cousins without having to rush to do something or be somewhere.  Sometimes I think we run around so much and forget what's most important - family!

Proverbs 14:1 (NCV) “A wise woman strengthens her family, but a foolish woman destroys hers by what she does.”

This verse reminds me that I need to be more intentionally focused on my family and just being there for them.   My kids need my time and attention.   Although I can't stand to think about it, there will probably come a day when my kids will not want to just snuggle or cuddle with me....so I never want to take any of those moments for granted!  

The kids and I decided to go to Magic Springs for a few hours later that day.  It was great to stroll hand in hand with both kiddos just enjoying a leisurely afternoon of play.  

They were dying to ride the Summit Plummet and I just could not make myself get on and get soaking wet!

But they loved it!

So thankful for my two kiddos!  I'm also extremely thankful for my own mother (and I can't believe I have no picture of us together!) for everything she's done for me.  I'm a grown adult and she still sacrifices for me.  I'm pretty exhausting to be around at times (according to her and Mark) so I appreciate her loving me even when it's hard to!

Ready for Summer

I came across these pictures on my phone today of Kam taken about a month ago.  I found her this way one Saturday when I came home from taking Cooper to a birthday party.

Yep, this girl is definitely ready for summer!

Costa Rica

Oh, Costa Rica, how I can't wait to see you!