Bragging Rights

Ever since Benton was in diapers he was obsessed with "shooting it". ...basketball, that is. He would find anything round and throw it into any sort of basket or box. He got his first hoop when he was one and could barely walk. It has since been his favorite thing to do.
We finally have organized ball for the little kids and it's my turn to watch my boy shine.

I always said I wouldn't be one of those parents who constantly brags about their child's talents...now I am eating my hat.

My three oldest are loving every minute of basketball and having their dad as their coach.

To watch them play with smiles from ear to ear is worth every second!

They have a lot to learn but they are improving each day.

I can tell this is just going to get more and more fun with the older they get. Go Little LOBOS!

The Day of LOVE

We LOVE Valentine's Day around here.

I have a tradition of getting all my kids a special Valentine.

They get to open it first thing in the morning.

I had a bouquet of balloons delivered to them later in the afternoon.

Adalyn was found on top of my dining room table ALL day long with her hands in the candy jar.

Good-morning my loves.

It took Benton the entire day to finish this lollipop.

I even attempted to style the girls' hair in hearts. If you look closely you can see.

Everyone enjoyed a day filled with Valentine parties...a Primary activity...and a romantic steak dinner prepared by Daddy and Benton.

I made these individual heart shaped cherry pies for the parties. I will post the recipe later.

We have been celebrating all week long. It started last week with a Grade School Fundraiser Dinner then we had a special Valentine's Family Home Evening with all the neighbors at the Johnson Home last night. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! 

Luncheon

I planned a birthday luncheon for my good friend Jen.

Everything was PINK.

We had about 15 ladies from town there to celebrate, visit and eat.

Our guest of honor had to go in for a D and C that morning and wasn't able to make it so we celebrated in her honor. I took her all of her gifts and a plate of food when she returned home from the hospital.

For her birthday she found out she miscarried her 12th...she got rear-ended by a bus...and learned she had to get a D and C. Not the most desired birthday surprises.

And yet, she still smiled through it all and even was able to laugh at certain aspects of the day. I really look up to her. She is a great example to me. Happy Birthday Jen!