Fun at the Lake

For Memorial Day weekend, I knew I wanted to do something...just had no idea what it was. I definitely didn't want to be cooped up in the house. I wanted to enjoy the fresh air, surrounded by nature, enjoying the sunshine. So I quickly planned a little trip to Tyler State Park. Our friends from Dallas wanted to come visit so I decided they could come along with us. We'll just make a day out of it. I also invited my mom and my best friend to join us.

So it was threatening to rain all weekend and when we got out there, it even sprinkled a little bit, but then the sun came out and we had a total blast. It was like being a little kid again...going to the lake, eating a bunch of snacks, and just hanging out with the ones you love. It was great. Demetrius got to do some fishing (which he has been dying to do for MONTHS now!!). It was Jonah's first trip to the lake and although I was constantly watching for mesquitos, making sure he didn't sunburn, and watching his body temp. to make sure he didn't get too hot and dehydrated...I did manage to enjoy myself.

We hadn't been to Tyler State Park in years...maybe over 7. It was so beautiful...and we didn't realize how close it was from our house. We definitely plan on making more visits and inviting more people to go there. It was a great day...even when the rain finally came and sent us running to our cars for cover!!

He Smiles!

Jonah turned 4 months old this past week. I have to say I think this is a great age. My best friend used to tell me that 4 months was her favorite age...never knew exactly why until now. It's gotta be those smiles!!!! They are the greatest. When Jonah smiled in the past, it was usually in his sleep or something, never in direct response to anything (except maybe gas). Now our little boy is as fun as a barrel of monkeys. He smiles, laughs, and giggles to anyone trying halfway to entertain him. And although he does it so often, every time gets me...that toothless, slobbery little mouth breaks a smile and then instantly breaks my heart!!!! I love it!

Happy Mother's Day.....to ME!!!!!!!

This month not only did we baptize our son, but I also celebrated my 36th birthday. But the best part of this month was that I got to enjoy my very first Mother's Day!!! We didn't do much that Sunday afternoon but really we didn't have to. My heart was so overwhelmed with a feeling of appreciation and contentment just knowing that God has given me the greatest blessing of all...motherhood. After church, Demetrius took some great shots of me and Jonah to remember this day, before starting to cook a HUGE dinner for us. (That's when I turned the camera on him!!) Overall, my first mother's day was one I'll never forget...spending it with my two favorite guys!