Lacrosse 2013

Enoch played lacrosse this spring. It was SO. Much. Fun! He loved it and Joe and I loved watching him. He just looked so darn cute in all of his gear! Just awesome stuff.

Here he is, trying on his gear for the first time.

His first practice

Travis loved cuddling with his tutu during games.

One of Enoch’s teammates’ mom scored free tickets to the mammoth so Joe and Enoch went to that. Enoch had a TON of fun and it really sparked a love for lacrosse in him.

This is about how thrilled Travis would get every Saturday at the games.

Enoch, all geared up and ready to roll!

Travis liked to wear Enoch’s stuff every now and again.

 

Here are a few pics from about three different games. This first pic was just a fun action shot, Enoch is not in it. His team was red or white. We always played against the blue, Highlands Ranch. They had two teams in their league.

I loved how the coaches were always on the field watching the boys and directing them on how to play. Definitely very interactive, not from the sidelines. Mainly because they were all so young and had no clue what they were doing.

That’s Enoch in the silver shorts and #9 jersey!

Enoch is wearing the awesome red/green/orange/white shorts.

Enoch looked like this a lot on the field.

I seriously LOVED when they would battle it out for the ball, made me giggle. It took FOREVER to get the ball going again.

Enoch’s team – Go Tiger Snakes! They even had a girl on their team and she rocked it!

Enoch was an awesome team player and won every face off he played. He’s excited for next year!

Enoch the snake hunter

Enoch walks around the house in some pretty interesting get ups. And he really likes goggles apparently.

Our resident snake hunter, enjoying a cold soda during his break. Yum! Watch your back snakes!

Gwenevere’s Blessing March 2013

Gwen’s blessing came and went so fast. It was nice to see friends and family. For some, it was their first time meeting her. The blessing was beautiful and so fitting for her. Her dress was gorgeous, a gift from her Tutu. It now hangs on her wall. I hope to one day find a shadow box large enough for it. I hope she can use this dress for her daughter one day. She looked beautiful and it was a lovely day. Thank you to all who came. We love you all!

Travis’s Preschool Graduation–Lowry Preschool 2013

 

Travis graduated from Preschool May 24th, 2013. He had so much fun with his friends! He also loved his teachers, Ms Wendy & Ms Joan. He learned all sorts of things like recognizing his name, the life cycle of butterflies and lady bugs, he even got to meet a real life turtle! Ms Wendy had brought in her son’s pet turtle and she was the cutest thing ever! Travis showed me how she liked her legs to be scratched. He created a lot of fun memories and so many cute crafts. He’s excited to go back in the fall for Pre-Kindergarten.

 

Here he is with Ms Joan. We tried to get a photo with Ms Wendy but she was hard to catch. Maybe in the fall!

Patiently waiting for his popsicle.

With his best friend, Adrianna. They are four days apart! These two are seriously the hardest to get to smile for the camera. They just aren’t into it I guess.

Now they’re happy!

Playing at the park afterwards.

Gwen was just chillin’ like a villain! Love this girl.

Best friends.

growing up

I dropped both of my boys off at their last day of school this morning. It broke my heart to be honest. Tears just started welling up in my eyes and I just could not figure out why. Then I realized, this means my boys are growing up. The last day of school this year means Enoch will be in the 2nd grade in the fall and Travis won’t be in preschool, he’ll be in Pre-Kindergarten. And then he’ll be going to Kindergarten in the fall of 2014 and Enoch will be in the 3rd grade. This is hard. Yes, I have Gwen at home to keep me company but honestly, my boys are growing up. And before I know it, they’ll be graduating high school and going off to serve missions. Oh ouch, did you feel that? I sure did. The pain and sadness a mother feels almost every day when they come to the realization that their children are only children for so long. So I need to focus on the little things, the small things that help them become amazing adults. Giving them the love and attention they need to feel confident and cared for. Disciplining with love and patience so they can better understand right from wrong and why its so much easier and leads to a happier life when the right choices are made and helping them understand consequences.

It is times like these that make me so grateful for the gospel. Just knowing that Families are Forever, brings me so much peace. I can be with my husband and children for eternities. What a true and wonderful blessing. I love my boys, I love my daughter, I love my husband, I love my family and I love my Heavenly Father & Savior. They are all blessings to me.

 

This became a lot more emotional than I had planned! So, for your viewing pleasure, My Handsome Boys on their last day of school!

Travis, 4 years old

Enoch, 6 years old

(his face looks shiny because we had put his sunscreen on already)

 

Just some fun photos to share! Maybe Travis should give Enoch some classes on how to pose?

Gwenevere hit 5 months!

Gwen turned 5 months on Tuesday. Where has the time gone? Really?

She enjoys her brothers' rambunctiousness, sitting in her Bumbo, playing in her exer-saucer, chewing on anything in sight, getting her diaper changed (weird, I know), snuggling in bed in the mornings, getting kisses from anyone, sticking her tongue out as far as it can go, reaching for and grabbing anything I have in my hands, playing with her toys, dancing to music, singing and talking to us and so much more. She is just about sitting up on her own and would love to be on the move with her big brothers.

She is still sleeping through the night like a pro which is nice for Joe and I since Travis still wakes up in the middle of the night and climbs into bed with us.

She is very interested in food and it seems she really can't wait to turn 6 months so she can start eating a little bit of what we're having.

Gwen always has the biggest smile for everyone. She's so happy and so friendly, she's just a delight to have in our little family.

Her pretty eyes are still blue and she just adores her Daddy.

change

After almost 7 years at his current job, Joe is moving in a different direction. Starting Monday, Joe begins his journey at a new company. He will be a project manager for a roofing company. One that has been ranked 8th in the nation. He's very excited and maybe a little bit nervous.

It's interesting. At every major event in our lives, Joe has changed jobs.
1. We got married and he began working for a concrete company
2. Enoch was born and he started working for Brett at CQL
3. We bought a house and now he's starting at this new company.

I wonder what's next?

Joe has enjoyed the past 7 years working for his best friend. He went as far as he could go with that company and learned so many skills. Joe is a pretty accomplished construction/carpenter/plumber/
electrical/flooring/tiling/painting machine now! Now he's off to learn a new skill.

So, best of luck to Joe on this new quest.
May he be successful and happy!