{It's the Little Things - Week 16 - My boys}

{Texas Tuesday}

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{Weekend Wrap-up // Mason's police themed 4th birthday party}

Happy Monday friends! How is it already Monday again? 

We had such a good weekend. So good. 

Friday was spent preparing for Mason's birthday party. We helped the Halls with their yard, stuffed goodie bags, and purchased the food and drinks. 

Saturday morning started off with a 9 am Blast Ball game. There was a police car in the parking lot, which Mason got excited about. He asked me to take a picture of him in front of the car. The Cop wasn't around so Mason was sure he was up there ready to watch him play. Mason did really well! He was running after the balls and having a good ole time. After the game Mason and Nate set off to find the police officer. And that they did. He was so kind to Mason. Nate told him he was having a policeman birthday party and the police officer gave him 25+ stickers to share at his party! 

{Five on Friday // Police Cake // New Design // Spidey Shoes}

Happy Friday!!!

It's been a pretty good week, and for that I am thankful. Linking up for Five on Friday.

Tomorrow we are celebrating Mason's birthday with family and friends. His party falls on Memorial Day weekend and everyone and their Grandma's dog is usually out of town. We will be this year! So we are having his party a week before. He chose a "policeman" theme. My mother in law sent me a picture of his cake this morning and it's so cute! 

My girl Amanda inspired me to update our "about me" section on the blog this week. I have the hardest time with those things. How much do you put in? Leave out? I mean...Nathan and I have had 18 years together so of course there is a ton I could write. I just included the basics. It's boring, I'm sure. What do you put in those things? Anything I should add?

I always said that I would never buy my child character shoes. Well. I did. And. I kind of love them. He's so cute in them! And they're some of the less cheesy ones. They make him happy and that makes me happy! #neversaynever

Mason is not one to sit down and color in a coloring book. He usually gets bored with that in 2 minutes or less. But, give him a pen or marker and a blank piece of paper? Happy Camper! He loves to draw and write his name. And, he's not too shabby for a three almost four {gasp} old. 

I've got nothing else...except for this corny picture. Happy Friday friends! Enjoy your weekend.

{It's the Little Things - week 15 // Mother's Day crafts}

Happy Wednesday friends!

Linking up with Jess and Ashley for It's the Little Things - week Fifteen! 

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Mason missed a couple of days at school last week due to a sinus infection. More importantly, he missed the days they were making Mother's Day crafts at school. My heart was a little sad for both he and I. I know that he loves doing that kind of stuff and he loves "giving" and I was sad that I wouldn't have any cute little crafts to cry over! Truth! 

{Texas Tuesday - Texas Bucketlist}

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Happy Texas Tuesday!!

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{Mother's Day 2014}

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Friday afternoon Mason and Nate were in Mason's room getting ready and I walked in and Mason says, "We're not doing anything Mama. We're not going anywhere." I immediately knew they had something up their sleeve! I just wasn't sure what. A few minutes later Nate comes in my office and says he's taking Mason to get a haircut. 

They got back an hour or so later and Mason comes in and shows me his new Spiderman watch and says, "I got it at the haircutting place" haha - little stinker! 

Nate had taken Mason to go pick out some Mother's Day gifts for me. He did great for a couple of hours and then I heard him whispering to his dad about giving them to me. So he did! 

He picked them out all by himself and he was so darn proud! And he did great. He got me a precious ring with a pink heart on it and a silver "love" heart necklace. So sweet!




 
Saturday we went to a Mother's Day banquet at Nate's Grandmother's church. It was nice...but I didn't take a single picture! 

Sunday started out anything but pleasant! Mason was so crabby and we ended up missing our annual Mother's Day lunch! Bummer. A couple hours later and we still couldn't talk him into doing lunch. He asked if he could go to his Nana's instead. So Nate and I went and had lunch and did our grocery shopping. That evening Nate's parents cooked supper for us.

But that evening Mason totally redeemed his bad behavior...he told me -

"Mama I love you. I love you a lot. I love you like my Daddy loves you."

And then I melted into a great big puddle on the floor!!!

I love that my husband shows Mason how to love without even trying, just by doing. I am one blessed woman!!

How was your Mother's Day & weekend?

{Five on Friday - awards, pups, birthdays, Texas Tuesday}

Happy Finally Friday!!!

It has been a fairly uneventful week. We've mostly been home! Mason had a sinus infection, so we took it easy. Work has been busy, though! 

Time for Five on Friday.

{2014 Spring Blast Ball}

We are deep into our Spring season of Blast Ball and it's going really good! We have a good team {5 returning players and 2 new players}. The boys are getting better about listening and playing the game. 

It's a battle every Saturday morning getting Mason ready and in uniform. He'd rather just play at home outside...until he gets to the game. Then he has fun and actually does well. And I love to watch him.

Games are still only 20 minutes {at the very longest} and it's just enough time for these 2/3 & 4 year olds. And if I may brag a bit? We're one of the better looking teams out there...as far as knowing what we're doing. Last week the other team literally laid down in the field while we were batting! haha! 

Only three games to go.

Are your littles playing any sports this season?

{He said what? 44-46 months}

Time for another round of things Mason says! I haven't posted any of these in a long time. Quite frankly, this kid is so witty it's hard to keep up. Everything that comes out of his mouth is hilarious {okay, not everything. Fits are not hilarious} and he never stops talking...so ya, hard to keep up! I try to put them on FB when I can because that's an easy way to track them. But I want them here too.

{Weekend Wrap-up // a wedding, Blastball, bridal shower, teacher appreciation}

Happy Monday!

I've been a little absent from this space lately. It's just been entirely too hectic lately. First we were sick...then I had some wisdom teeth taken out. I just haven't had time to sit at the computer and blog. I miss it.

Let's see...what have we been up to?

Friday my boys were home so I got to visit with them while I worked and even got to have lunch with them. I love those days!! It was a pretty day so we spent some time outside.

{Catching up // Strep throat}

Goodness gracious! It's been a hot minute since I've blogged. There really aren't enough hours in the day. Except for when you're sick...and that we have been! Ugh. 

Friday day I was able to have lunch with my boys! We went to Dairy Queen and had so much fun. I was texting in a huge group text with my Mama and all her sisters, a couple of cousins, and a Great Aunt and everyone was sending selfies back and forth...so Mason wanted to send his pics...and Nate didn't have a choice. ha

{It's a Texas thing y'all // Bluebonnets in the spring}

 

It's that time of year. The time when it's totally acceptable for cars to park all up and down the highway so that people can get out and take pictures in the Bluebonnets. We didn't brave the highway, but instead opted for a field next to a church in a town next door.

{Easter 2014 // Ranger game}

I know, I know...I am a little late posting this. But better late than never, right? Our Easter was pretty good. We visited my family early afternoon and then headed to the Ranger game. Mason was pretty excited about the game which made us excited. When we first walked up we saw a station to sign up for Junior Texas Rangers...so we did that for Mason! He got a neat bag, a water bottle that changes colors, a flag cape, a lanyard with a VIP pass, free tickets, coupons, etc. Definitely can't beat it for $20 bucks!! 

{Mason's Easter party at school // Pre-K 3}

Today was Mason's Easter party at school! It was a bunch of fun!! They had their Easter egg hunt before I got there, so I do not have pictures of that. But Mason said it was awesome. When I got there they were coloring pages out of a coloring book and 2 of the kids, plus Mason gave me their coloring sheets and said they were for me to take home. So sweet! I got to meet one of Mason's little best friends that he always talks about. He's a hoot, too! And small world...but Nathan and I both have known his Daddy since we were in elementary school. Wild!

The class got Pizza, cheetos, juice and cake balls for their party. Mason, of course, doesn't like pizza so I took him chicken nuggets. He devoured the cheetos and barely touched his chicken! We visited for a while and then headed out.

As we were leaving we saw the Easter bunny going in so we went back in to say Hi. Mason was too excited!! 

It was a great morning.

Then we came home.

And Mason through an epic fit!! For 30+ minutes. Why? Oh because he wanted the hotwheels I gave his class. He thought they were his and I gave them away! Oh boy...

But then he fell asleep on my chest after his fit. He hasn't done that since he was a little babe. Aww...

Does your kid have an Easter party at school?

{It's the Little Things - Week 12 - Thank you for loving me}

Linking up with Ashley and Jess for It's the Little Things - week 12.

Parenting Mason has been anything but easy lately. I feel like I am constantly getting on to him for his behavior. And at the end of the day I either feel majorly defeated or disappointed in my actions in trying to control his behavior. I don't like to raise my voice...but what do you do with a child that doesn't listen? 

{Blast Ball pictures with a silly face}

I posted this on Instagram...but wanted to get it here too! 

This past Saturday was one of those 'choose your battles' kind of days. Mason didn't want to get dressed much less go to his Blast Ball game. And, he had pictures before. I was trying everything to get him ready. Finally I remembered his silly glasses and cape!!! Bingo! I told him that he should wear that over his Blast Ball uniform and that his friends wouldn't know who he was! He was all over that!!! 

On the way to the fields I told him that he couldn't wear them in his pictures and he was okay with it. However, we get there all of the photographers and workers from the photography placed LOVED it! They were laughing and commenting on how awesome it was. It made Mason only want to wear it even more! 

It came time for pictures and I was about to take Mason's cape off when the owner of the photography place stopped me. He said, "Can we please take pictures of him like this before you take it off?" Oh my goodness! hahaha

And they did...and he ate it up! Such a ham.

This will be a picture day we never forget!!

{Mason's first trip to Six Flags}

This past Friday we took Mason to Six Flags Over Texas for the first time ever. The park shut down for a private even for Arlington ISD employees and family so we jumped on that opportunity. Nate's Mom works for one of the Arlington schools so she was able to get us tickets. It was awesome!! For each ride we wanted to ride we walked right up with little to no line. Now, that's the way to do Six Flags.

Mason had a blast. He wanted to ride all of the big rides and was disappointed when he wasn't tall enough. He rode everything that he could and loved every second of it. We all enjoyed watching him get so tickled!!

The park was open from 6-11 and we stayed until the last minute. So much fun!

Oh and by the way...Mason wore those silly glasses almost the whole time we were there. And about halfway into our night he won a Batman cape and added that to his outfit.

{Five on Friday // Six Flags, Blastball, sunset, silly face}

Happy Friday!!! Linking up for Five on Friday.

{O N E}

Tonight we are going to Six Flags. It's been over 10+ years since Nathan or I have been there. And Mason has never been. I'm kind of looking forward to it. Growing up I had a season pass almost every Summer. Nathan is not one to like rides so he's a little less excited than I am. I'm sure that we'll spend most of our time in kiddie land for Mason, but that's okay with me. Oh, and tonight is only open for Arlington ISD employees and their families. Nate's mom works for one of the AISD high schools so we get to go! I'm looking forward to no lines!!

{T W O}

I've almost given up diet soda. Besides the headaches, I am okay with it. I've been drinking water like it's going out of style. The other day at supper I tried making myself a diet dr pepper and took one drink out of it and instantly wanted water instead. And, I've had a headache for several days straight so yesterday I grabbed myself a diet dp from McDonalds. Blah! Took one drink and that's all I could do. I'm excited about this! I've been know to drink several diet sodas throughout the day. No mo! 

{T H R E E}

So, our little ball player is actually a lefty!! For the last two seasons Nate had him batting right handed...but not this season! During our 2 months of gymnastics we learned that Mason is a lefty when it comes to physical activity. His coach did a couple little tests on him and it was always left. Nate started having him hitting left and he was killin' the ball. So crazy!!

{F O U R}

We had the most amazing sunset last night! I just love when God takes his paintbrush out. I mean, just look at these colors.

{F I V E} 

Mason went to school like this...

Never a dull moment with this kid. Oh and when I took this picture he said, "Who are you sending that to Mama? My friends Teale and Kolton?

And I'm gonna throw in an extra...I won a necklace this week!!! Isn't this beautiful?

One of my Texas Blogger friends Carly is raising money to bring her son home through adoption.  

What do you have planned for the weekend? Have you been to Six Flags lately?