May 8 - 14

Monday, May 8 - If you didn't know better, you would think I was nesting! I cleaned a bunch of stuff out of the basement and am in the process of going through the kids' clothes to get rid of them. Anything girl size 2T or smaller and anything boy size 4T or smaller is going! I have kept one or two outfits from each size to give my kids later but otherwise, everything goes! I can't wait to clean these things out and be rid of them...even though it pretty much means we're done. :(

Tuesday, May 9 - I am having so much crafting fun! I made this giant book page wreath out of two pool noodles, some duct tape, an old book, and a bag of hot glue sticks! This is one of two that I am making. Can't wait for the wedding!!

Wednesday, May 10 - Kendra hurt her ankle over a week ago and it is still painful, swollen, and bruised. It was time to finally take her in. Yep, she tore a ligament so she will be in this brace until it starts feeling better. Poor girl!

Thursday, May 11 - Poor Nick is always nervous about being hit by a ball. Well, he came home from baseball practice with a perfect baseball-sized bruise on his chest. The funny thing is that it wasn't a kid-pitcher that hit him...it was his coach! :) He said it hurt but he didn't cry. Brave kid!

Friday, May 12 - Zack's little friend Sky invited him to her birthday party. Her mom, Amy, sent these awesome pictures of Zack having a blast at the party! He loved the super hero theme and came home with all kinds of stories about Spiderman visiting the party!

Saturday, May 13 - Jenni threw Katie an amazing bridal shower! The theme was "He put a ring on it". It's kind of a family inside joke. She bought Kenny and Katie matching shirts that say "I put a ring on it" and "He put a ring on it". She did such a nice job and Katie couldn't have been cuter at her shower!

Sunday, May 14 - Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers in my life! I was truly blessed with wonderful women as role models in my life. As a child, I had both of my grandma's to look up to and learn from. My mom has always been my rock, role model, and example of what I want to be and who I want to become. When I met Simon, I got Viv and I couldn't ask for a more kind, loving, and strong example in my life. As we've grown up together, my sister has become my best friend and the person that I confide everything in. I couldn't be who I am without these wonderful ladies and I am so grateful that I was able to spend this beautiful Mother's Day with each of them!