They were thrilled!  They laughed and giggled the whole way home.  Such a small thing made them so happy.

I really need to remember to be that way myself.  To appreciate the little things and enjoy life to the fullest.

To  not spend the majority of my day worrying, but enjoying the wind blowing through my hair.

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize

they were the big things.”

~Robert Brault

I’ve been dealing with two active boys indoors for months on end.  They needed to run… and squeal…. and slide…. and pretend to shoot things. 

I’m going to have to look back at these posts in July when it’s 110 degrees outside and remember to not complain!!

Another answer to prayer was that after Luke woke up from his mega 2.5 hour nap on Sunday he was back to his cheery little self.

We peeked in his mouth and saw a new tooth had popped through.  I didn’t even begin to think of 2 year molars, but that was his issue.  Yay- no strep throat!

My prayer request of this weekend is that I would pass the last of my tests to get my teacher certification!  It’s been a little while since college… like 11 years. 

Wow… I really shouldn’t have done that math.  I get so nervous now!  I don’t think I ever got nervous before a test in college.  Blah!

I’m also praying for continued nice weather next week for our Spring Break!  It comes that time in the school year where you need a break…. and it’s here!

  I’m lookin forward to some time at the lake!

Things that our family members have done this weekend:

* played at a  friend’s house.
* read a book at the elementary school for Read Across America.

*Had a church yard sale.
*Read a lot about restaurants at Disney World.

* Booked a Disney vacation.
*Watched Up for the first time.  It’s about time!

* Tried to not cry during Up.
* Slept on the floor in the Living Room.

*Played a lot outside.
* Took a major nap on the couch. 

*Baked cookies.
*Taught Sunday School.

*Enjoyed a great worship service.
* Washed a sink full of dishes… several times.

Plus much more!  I’m praying for a good week and that the 2.5 hour nap that Luke took and all the cuddling that he did and the fussing he did about his mouth doesn’t mean he has strep throat!

The kids did a good job and Luke actually sang!

My assistant teacher told Luke earlier in the week that she would give him a treat if he sang.  So, right in the middle of the program he looked at her and said “Can I get my treat?”  It was too cute.  He knew he was doing a good thing by singing his little songs.

You can see around the middle of the video Luke spots Dan and lets his little friend know where his daddy is!

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Two of my favorite people:

This picture is so Luke. Outside with a big ole’ stick, wearing his favorite shoes.

Here’s D3 before Baseball tryouts. He starts practice on Monday- wish us luck. J

Here’s Luke and the most gorgeous dog that wandered up to our house this weekend. He loved that dog and is giving her a kiss as Dan was about to take her to the vet to see if she was microchiped. She wasn’t, but managed to find her way home (or so we hope). She was so sweet and we all enjoyed her little visit this weekend… especially Luke!

It almost arrived yesterday, but  quickly left.

Thanks to my wonderful husband for making it Spring here at my blog at least. J

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”

~ 2 Timothy 1:7

Mornings are crazy! Two kids, getting everyone dressed, feeding everyone breakfast, brushing teeth and hair, packing lunches…

Dan typically takes D3 to school while L and I finish getting ready and then we head out to preschool. Before we left this morning Luke said, “Take a picture of me and Jack.” So I did.

Off we went to preschool for the morning. We sang and had circle time, danced and practiced recognizing our letters. We played on the playground and wrote our names, we made rainbow bracelets and a rainbow book. We ate lunch and snack, we went to the library and had calendar time. Sounds like a normal day of preschool!

We are having an upcoming Spring Program and we have to make t-shirts. I was assigned a daisy and am having a hard time trying to make a decent looking shirt! This is it so far.

It looks like a fried egg! Maybe I can improve upon it by next week. Ugh!

After school Luke and I headed to the store to buy some baseball things for D3. He has baseball tryouts on Saturday and needed some cleats.

We left the store and headed to Daniel’s school to pick him up. Luke fell asleep on the way to school and napped in the car while we waited on D3.

He didn’t even wake up when we got home, so I put him in his bed.

Then a small miracle happened. We got home and Daniel decided the first thing he should do is work on his homework! I think I heard a chorus of angels singing. He didn’t even complain! It was such a happy moment at our house. J

After homework Daniel played on the computer while Luke was still napping! So I sat and watched my recorded Oprah from Friday. Lady Antebellum performed and I love them! Who needs to tackle a mountain of laundry when you can sit and watch Lady Antebellum, right?

Then I started working on dinner while the boys played outside.  I think that this afternoon might have been the end of our small bit of warmer weather.  At least the boys were able to enjoy it!

I tried to take a picture of dinner, but it looked really awful. It was a good dinner though, I promise. J We had breakfast for dinner- Sausage and Grit Casserole. So yummy- unhealthy, but yummy.

Now I’m about to finish cleaning the kitchen and then I’m sitting down for LOST!

LOVE that crazy, confusing show!

Hope everyone has had a good Tuesday!