Broken Bed :(

So Miles bed frame snapped in half when I went to sit on it.  Only had the thing for 15 months, but he's back on a mattress on the floor again.  More accurately he's in mommy's bed every night.  Just can't win here.

More Kid Pics

 The Pop-Up tent has arrived!

 Enjoying his new tent!

 A picture of Miles and Mark

So grown up

Catch of the Day

 Last week Miles and I decided to try fishing again at Gillie Lake now that the ice had melted.

 And I caught one!

 And another!

 And a third!

And a Big Kahuna!  After this one I decided to call it a day and stop torturing the poor things.

Happy Mother's Day

I have been blessed with many amazing women in my life.  Five aunts, two grandmothers, and my own mother.  My five aunts have continually offered me wisdom, openness, and of course they are the most fun!  I love spending time with them, knowing that they love me as their own.

Having two grandmothers growing up was a treasure that I never took for granted.  I loved hearing their stories and their insights. Now as an adult I cherish each moment I have with this elder generation, wrapping myself in the comfort of her presence.

When I think of my own mother I imagine a lioness. Strong, protective, and gentle. But something else too which has has profoundly affected me as well as all who know her:  she has a servant's heart.  The heart that seeks to give, pouring itself without limit into any and all who are needy, is the heart that is nearest to the Lord.  She is an example of devotion and closeness to God.  Never wavering in her faith no matter the storm that may blow nor the stones that are thrown.

I pray that today and everyday I may be fully aware of the precious gift of motherhood that these women have brought into my life.  

Post Communion Candids!

 Exactly how I felt after all that hard work!

Stayed in his dress clothes till bedtime

1st Communion

 The Man. 

Getting ready with his class.

Springtime in the City

Fayette Park in downtown Syracuse