Boys and Summer

Wow...these boys are growing up fast. Too fast. It wasn't that long ago Chris and I had NO clue what being a parent meant or what unconditional love meant. We had no idea how hard it would all be. Reward and pride in the same moments as frustration and heartache. We had no clue that loving these little beings with all we had also meant letting them learn to fail all by themselves. We try to protect them but the truth is the older two are beginning to figure out this life is not all roses and balloons all the time. Kinda makes me sad they have to realize that this early in their little lives. 

Tate will be in middle school in the fall. 6th grade.  He has grown up so much this past year. Yes...he IS almost as tall as me. Not quite...but almost! 😉 He's maturing and getting a little braver with his eye rolling abilities. (He's quickly figuring out that's not going to fly around here.) He finished up his school year starring in his 5th grade play. Seriously. I don't mean to brag..(but I will), he was unbelievably AMESOME!!! So proud of this kid and who he is, what he believes and the young man he's becoming. 6th grade, be ready...he's headed your way!

TanMan is finishing up an amazing year of 3rd grade. He has really blossomed this year. His compassion for others is HUGE!  He is always the one to befriend those without many friends and take the lead on making them feel valuable and important. Couldn't ask for anything more. He is an AMAZING big AND little brother! He truly loves with his whole being. His dream? To own a zoo. Yep. This kid loves animals and wants to share them with the world. Loving, caring, always smiling, and makes us laugh constantly. He brightens our world. 💗

TuckTuck ~ our baby. Although he's not much of a baby anymore. This kiddo is hilarious. He seriously is the best of both of us. He, for sure got his Daddy's charm which is either going to get him IN or keep him OUT of trouble in future years. He has officially graduated preschool and will be in Kindergarten at Tanner's school in the fall. To say he is excited is an understatement. To say Mom is excited is a lie. Can't he just stay 5 forever? Please??? Tucker is our "dance-party in the kitchen" leader and the one who will make you smile when you feel like crying.  He's pretty awesome. And being cute doesn't hurt. 

Summer is booked and we are on our way! From the Scottish Highland Games with all the MacNicol's to camping at the lake for a couple of weeks to celebrate my 40th (gasp!) to rafting the Hiawassee as our-end-of-summer tradition, it's sure to be an exciting adventurous summer! Can't wait to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Oh these boys. Can't imagine our lives without them. They keep us running from one thing to the next. They keep us laughing constantly and they keep reminding us how blessed we truly are. Thankful beyond words. 

Hope y'all have an amazing summer full

of sprinklers, Popsicles and loads of fun! ☀️