So hard to believe the picture above was one year ago! This last week has been busy and eventful! After much thought and prayer, we decided to go on to Knoxville with Mark last weekend. Taxes were not nice to us this year. I'm not really one to spend when I know I owe someone, but all were looking forward to this trip, so I wasn't going to take the joy away because of something like that! We are always taken care of and I know this time we will be too! So...we left on a Friday and made several stops along the way for the boys to sight-see and enjoy the beauty of what we have so close to us! I'm glad we did because the rest of the weekend was a yucky mess! ;( We played at the mall where several hours were spent two years ago. We visited with a few old friends, and Mark and I went to a fabulous wedding. We realized just how much we miss living there. I'm sure if a job came open once finished, we could possibly relocate there. (However, after having grandparents here this week, Mark sees just how much they miss them)
We came back Sunday because I had an appointment Monday morning and his parents made it late Monday night. Bently didn't really know how to contain his excitement. He hid behind Mark's legs and said "This is scary!" as they walked up the sidewalk! I worked and let them stay home to soak up as much time as they could. Wednesday we all went to Edventure and the zoo. It was still a little chilly, but fun! Thursday they had their egg hunt at school and our auxiliary hunt that evening. I just knew they would crash, but it still took MaC and Pops to get them to bed before they left. Mom and Todd made it here late that night, so the boys woke up to a new set of faces Friday morning!! They came with a new, blue SANDBOX!!!! So we made a trip to Lowes for sand and made 2 new boxes for the garden this year. I love working in the yard and being outside when it's nice. The boys love the sandbox and will spend lots of hours in it, I'm sure! Every time I leave the house, Bently tells me to get new sand toys! He had his first real soccer game Friday night. He does really well on his own, but put him with a group and he runs around...not even following a ball...but has a good time!
Easter was nice, low-key. We decided to just go eat rather than cook and just like last year, the place we decided on was reservations only. So we scrambled to find something else that wasn't a chain and ended up at The Bowl Weevil! It was perfect. The boys enjoyed hunting eggs and we ended the day with the last series of The Bible.
It's been a while since I've been really sad about Mark going back to work, but yesterday it hit me. I love him being home with us and I know what a tough month this will be. No set hours and don't even know if he'll come home some days. It's 10 straight days with 5 off and so on. But it's one month...he was dreading it too and that is what made it worse. (Please keep him in your prayers.) Anderson went back with Mom this morning. I was crying when I gave him a hug. He asked, "Why you crying?" I replied and then he said, "Come with me!" He hugged his brother and left. Never thought of staying back since I was sad. Little toot! Bently and I have had a fun day today, though. He bought more sand toys with a Toys R Us gift card and we went to the movies. (we never get to with Anderson) It will be nice just having him and doing special things this week. We hope to go home Sunday sometime when Mark gets off and stay for a few days. This way we can meet a new nephew/cousin and visit with other family. Plus it's our spring break and Masters Week here!!
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and life is good for you. We have had our moments this past month, but I'm praying for a better April!
Sorry for the picture overload!
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Love! |
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Love this even more! |
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Elk on the side of the road when we came down the mountain. |
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Cheese! I may not smile with the bunny, but I'm smile with my brother! |
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At Bubba's cold practice. |
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SCORE! |
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Stretch it out.. |
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EdVenture! |
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Like father, like son performing surgery! |
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Can really see the resemblance in their smiles in this picture. |
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No words!! |
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Daddy's first time at school! |
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I won't take a picture, but I'll share my chocolate with you! |
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Water boy / Snack boy |
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At the market with Nonnie and Papaw |
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He was SO excited it changed colors. |
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Pretty eggs this year. |
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Ready to roast his marshmallows! |
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Easter 2013 |
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Showing off his Batman belt. |