Backdeck Days

We pretty much live outside during the spring and summer. I love it.

I'm so thankful for my sweet rowdy boys!


Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly.


1 Corinthians 13:13

Race, Riley & Random

It's April!


Jason had his mid-season tennis tournament this weekend, and my parents came up for a little visit so it was nice to have help with the boys. ;)

 Jason & his team
A great group of guys!

Zach's soccer team has been practicing for a month, and their first game is coming up. They are ready (I hope!). ; ) I really wouldn't know because I'm too busy with Colson who likes to pour Gatorade on himself and then takes off for the parking lot! My little wild man.

 My dad and I ran in a race Saturday morning. He ran the half, and I ran the 5K. Short and sweet for me!


I played in my first singles tennis match that afternoon. I lost 6-2, 6-4, but oh my goodness I left my heart, strength, energy, and everything else I had out on that court. We played for almost 2 hours. Crazy!


Our dog Riley had to have a tumor removed from under her eye, but she is just fine now. The vet said it was fairly common for bigger dogs to have this problem. Who knew?


I signed the boys up for swimming lessons in June. I will be in the water with Colson of course, but Zach will have his own class. So exciting! It will be a fun week.


Lots going on at our house, and I'm soaking up ever little moment of spring that I can. ; )


Pray constantly.


1 Thessalonians 5:17

Shoes shoes

These are Jason's tennis shoes. This picture is still missing a few more pairs. Crazy!

These are mine.

I have one older pair of tennis shoes to get dirty, one pair for running, one pair for tennis, and another pair for trails/hiking.

I just had to poke a little fun at my sweet husband. It's getting out. of. control. ; ) We all have our things, right?

He will cover you with His feathers. He will shelter you with His wings.

Psalm 91:4

Pink Tulip

Aren't these tulips beautiful? They are at the entrance of our church, and I love seeing them every year when the weather gets warmer. When I saw this pink one among the others, I hopped right out of my car and took a picture.

Things like this remind me of Reese. Sweet. Perfect. Breathtaking.

I love spring!

Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.

Matthew 6:34

Cutie Pies

But I have trusted in Your faithful love;

my heart will rejoice in Your deliverance.

I will sing to the LORD

because He has treated me generously.

Psalm 13:5-6

Birthday Party

*Zach's train set is Thomas the train. We love it at our house! I like that there are so many tracks and additions to the set.

Yesterday we went to Kohen's birthday party at Zach's favorite bounce house place. Colson loved it, too. He's growing up way too fast.

Titus & Z

The theme was Octonauts. Aren't these cupcakes cute?

Sweet friends


Fun weekend!


I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will
       counsel you and watch over you. 


Psalm 32:8                                                         

Spring Rain

We've been doing a lot of this...

 because it's been doing a lot of this!

 Thankfully the boys aren't going stir crazy since we were out of town earlier this week. They've actually liked being inside.

 This morning we went to Sam's. They had all sorts of goodies to taste, and both boys liked the chocolate covered pomegranates. It's probably because I told them they were like M&M's. ; )

Gotta love balloons. Life. Savers. I may or may not have untied them from the freezer door out of desperation.


I can't believe it's Friday!

You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.


Psalm 16:2