FAMILY PICTURES

We had family pictures taken not too long ago and thought I would share them here.  They were taken by the ever so talented April Yost of A Yost Photography.  I can't say enough good things about April.  She was amazing from the very beginning.  From working with me & our complicated schedule to calming me down when I realized we forgot the middle monster's orange tie to dancing while taking the photos to get just the right look from the boys to checking in to make sure I received our order ok.  And the pictures, well, they speak for themselves.

A big thanks to April for capturing these beautiful moments for us.  If you live in the Kansas City metro area I strongly recommend her for your next photo shoot.

A Yost Photography

(This is my personal opinion & I have not been compensated in any way)

Smiles~Beth

MY BABY IS 6 TODAY!!

Today we are celebrating my littlest monster's birthday.  He is 6!  I honestly can't believe it. It seems like yesterday we were blessed with our 3rd son.  Whom I thought for sure was a girl until 2 weeks before he was born.  It was about then I started having dreams that I gave birth to another boy but insisted on wrapping him in a pink blanket and telling everyone he was a girl (don't worry, I didn't really do that.  They were just dreams!).  I think my subconscious was trying to prepare me ;).  Of course, nothing could have truly prepared me for this little guy.

He was the perfect addition and was (and still is!) what made our family complete. 

Some of the things I love about him are:

Those freckles!!!

That smile

His laugh (I wish I could bottle it up!)

His love for his brothers (he absolutely adores them despite the all of the tattling lately)

The 110% effort he puts towards everything he tries

His independence (even though it breaks my heart a little to see how fast he is growing up)

His passion for baseball (I just love to watch him play!)

That he doesn't know how little he is for his age and NEVER lets it him hold him back

He never leaves for school without giving me a great big hug & kiss :)

His stories (he never seems to run out of things to say!)

HaPPy BirTHdAy to my Little Star!

I love you lots!!!

We get to hang out all day together due to a snow day...YAY!

1st DAY OF SCHOOL

HaPpY 1st DaY oF ScHooL!!!

It's that time of year again!  ALL of the boys started school today.  Yep, even my baby Adam!  I can't believe he is in Kindergarten (sniff, sniff).  I also can't believe that Nathan is in 6th grade!  (When did get old enough to have a 6th grader!)  

Sam (3rd grade), Adam (K), Nathan (6th grade)

My favorite pic of the day!

Although I am enjoying a quiet house right now I have to admit that I miss them already.  I even shed a few tears when thinking about what a big brave boy Adam was this morning (insert a very proud Mama!!).  It's also Nathan's last year at his Elementary School (he has gone there since Kindergarten).  It's going to be a school year full of firsts and lasts for us.  (Uh oh, I feel more tears coming on).

Whether your children already began their school year or they will in the upcoming weeks or they are homeschooled,  we wish you a wonderful first day!!!

Smiles
~Beth

FUN IN INDY

Warning: Picture heavy post {and there is nothing crafty}

Our visit to Indy was short but alot of fun.  The drive was long, about 8.5 hours (including stops) and there wasn't much to see along the way.  Really, it was just alot of this...

We were able to make up for it though with lots of this...

I don't know why they act so surprised that they got wet...they stood under it for several minutes.

Cool guys

Even Connor got wet!

I miss spending quality time with this little guy...just look at those cheeks!

I am not sure if he looks cute or mean in this one...I'll just go with cute ;)

Backyard football...the Dodd's against the Bregitzer's

S'mores...yummy!!!!

We also went to the Indianapolis Children's Museum (did you know it's free between 4~8 on the 1st Thursday of every month?) but I forgot my camera...ugh!  I am sure my wonderful sister will send me pics of the ones I snapped with her camera though (no rush, sis).

We already miss everyone and look forward to seeing them when they visit in October! 

We got home late Friday night.  I was going to try to sew over the weekend but I didn't get time between football practice, a birthday party and 3 baseball tryouts.  We also squeezed some quality family time in there since we all missed Jason (the hubs/Daddy) while we were gone. 

Hope everyone had a fun weekend!

Smiles

~Beth

HaPpY 11th BiRtHdAy!!!

Yesterday was my oldest son's birthday.  I can't believe he is 11 and will be going into the 6th grade in just a couple short months.  How did he go from this...

to this, so quickly?

He is growing up to be such a sweet, thoughtful and responsible very young man.  I am so proud and blessed to be his Mom. 

Some of the things I love about him are...
~his sincerity and thoughtfulness for others
~how much he admires his Dad
~he ALWAYS asks me how my day was before he goes to bed
~he doesn't mind helping me empty the dishwasher
~he still gives me lots of hugs and tells me he loves me (even without me doing it first)
~his love for his brothers (even though they can really get on his nerves sometimes)
~his patience and love for babies and toddlers (he adores his 4-month old cousin and the 18-month we care for)
~his passion for basball (and he is such a great 2nd basemen!)

Since I didn't get to post anything on Father's Day I am adding a pic of my hubby and the boys.  Both Nathan & Sam had tournaments so unfortunately we had to split up for most of the day.  My husband LOVED being able to watch his boys play ball all day though (Nathan's team came in 2nd and Sam's team came in 3rd!). 

Happy birthday to my sweet Nathan!  Thanks to my honey for being such a phenomenal role model & active father and a wonderful & supportive husband. 

 I also have to wish my Mom a very Happy Birthday as well.  So happy to have her in my life as a Mother and a friend.  You can see the pillow I made her here.  She loved it! 

Smiles
~Beth

A BUSY WEEKEND OF BASEBALL!

Not much sewing went on over the weekend but there was ALOT of baseball (7 games!).  (warning~picture heavy post)

Despite some losses, the boys played well and had LOTS of fun.  It did make for some tired little boys though.

A BIG thanks to my Uncle Marty for taking all of the great actions shots over the last couple of weeks.  You can check out his amazing work on his website, NITeRAM.

I am hoping to get some sewing done today.  We will see.  What did you do this weekend?

Smiles

~Beth