Monday, May 23, 2011

Rocky Mountain Vacation









This past week Randy and I took our first vacation away from the kids since Bennett was born. We went to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was it ever beautiful! Our hotel was nestled right at the base of the Rocky Mountains! A little different scenery for this North Dakota gal!

We spent almost everyday doing some sort of outdoor activity, whether it be hiking (we went on at least 5 different hikes), horseback riding (Randy's first time on a horse, and it had been at least 12 years since I was on a horse), and mountain biking (no exercise on this adventure, as it was 17 miles all downhill! I think the brakes on my bike had to be replaced!)

We ate delicious food, spent time connecting with friends we hadn't seen in a while, and had some time to have conversations with each other without having to give all of our attention to our little guys!

It was wonderful to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but we couldn't wait to get home to Blake and Bennett! We definitely want to go back to Colorado very soon, and next time we'll take the whole family.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!




Being a mom is the best responsibility that I will ever have! I saw these short little poems about being a mom, and they really rang true for me! Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there!

If you mean the whole world
To a little boy or girl
You’re a mom


If your living room floor
Looks like a toy store
You’re a mom


If your first occupation
Sounds like a sweet vacation
You’re a mom


If you need a sick day
But instead you’re gonna play
You’re a mom

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Bennett is 365 Days Old!








W*O*W! Where did that year go? I know it sounds cliche, but this time around it really did go fast. It seems that it was only days ago that I was holding you for the first time and kissing those 'oh-so-soft' cheeks. You are such a lovable little man! We don't know what we would do without you as a part of our family. To see how much you have grown and changed over the last year is AMAZING!

Your big brother, Blake, loves you so much. His nicknames for you are "The Beaver" and "Buddy." We know as you get even bigger the two of you will be best of friends.

Mommy and Daddy love you lots too. You bring so much joy to our lives. We thank God everyday for blessing us with you. We LOVE you Bennett James! Happy Birthday!

Thanks so much to Claire, Grandma Claudia's granddaughter, for making Bennett's birthday cakes! What a talent you have!