Logan's a Kindergarten Graduate

It's official...Logan has graduated Kindergarten!!

I could not have been more proud & sad all at the same time.  Sitting there in the crowd, watching my BABY on that stage, singing sweet little songs & telling everyone the sounds of the alphabet...all i could think about was, this is my BABY...my youngest, graduating kindergarten today.  i have no one behind him that's gonna get to do this someday.  this is really it, it's over for me.  as they showed the class slide-show full of pictures of all the fun things they've done thruout the year i did the best i could to hold back the tears.  i'm not sure why those things are so emotional, i mean, it's full of FUN pictures...lots of smiles, there's not one sad thing about that slide-show...i honestly believe it's the music they have playing along w/ it.  that's where all those emotions come from.  well, i managed to hold back my tears enough that i wasn't a complete mess.  it was a very cute program & all the graduates were as cute as could be...they were all so TINY.  it really hit me as the slide-show ended, the final thing showing was this:

"Class of 2023"

Wow!!!  that seems so far away, but i'm sure it will be here before i know it.  these past 6 years have flown by at such a fast pace...from a sweet, tiny baby boy, logan has grown a little bigger & a little smarter each year.  his personality has blossomed & i'm amazed at the love he has in his heart.  this past school year i have witnessed him learn to read, to recognize money, learn how to use the computer, do simple math, learn some about basketball & baseball & i am SO SO PROUD of him!!! 

i would like to share some photos from the graduation...what a memorable day that will always be for me!!!

Logan w/ his teacher Mrs. Roberts...we will miss her!!

Definition of Mother = TIME

Today is Mother's Day. I've thought alot about what it really means to be a MOTHER.  I've decided that the most important feature mother's must make sure they have is TIME.

that's right...time.  so many moms these days seem to be in a hurry.  & lots of times we have to be, but when i say TIME i mean seriously devoting your time & effort to the children you brought into this world.  the most important gift you can give to your child is your time.

we are not guaranteed a certain # of days here on this earth.  you never know when someone's day will be their last...cherish each & every moment spent w/ your child.  be a MOTHER, be creative, be young-minded...that's all a child truly wants & needs.  children are simple & our TIME is worth more than anything money could ever buy. 

jocelyn having angelman syndrome has really put life in perspective for me.  we can get so wrapped up in extracurricular activities, sports, church callings, our TV programs, work, spending time w/ friends & extended family that we almost forget the people living right within our own walls need more TIME with mom or dad.  life passes by too fast & it's easy to let the small things slip away.  i have learned from jocelyn that i don't need to buy her one thing, all she wants from me is TIME.  i am grateful that i can give that to my children...my time.  you can never get yesterday back, so today tell your children how much you love them & hug them a little bit longer...spend more TIME with them. 

i hope every mom out there has a wonderful day today & gets to spend their special day with their loved ones...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY BEAUTIFUL MOMS!!!

Logan is 6 Today!!!

Logan Nathanael Weese

Since today is Logan's 6th birthday, i've made a list of my 6 FAVORITE things about this sweet child, so here goes:

1.  i LOVE that Logan is a ROCKSTAR in every sense of the word

2.  i LOVE that he wants to be just like his big brother & looks up to him so much...especially when it comes to BASEBALL

3.  i LOVE that he's a good helper around the house...w/out even having to be asked to clean up after himself he just does it

4.  i LOVE when he helps me cook/bake in the kitchen...he's quite the little chef...lookout Bobby Flay, there's a new kid in town

5.  i LOVE Logans' precious baby blues, his eyes are gorgeous...everyone thinks he got them from his daddy, but i have blue eyes too...so i'll take half the credit for those

6.  last but not least, i LOVE his tenderness & compassion he has towards his sister...i LOVE when he makes her laugh & i LOVE his sweet nature

i LOVE you Logan Nathanael Weese...

HAPPY HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY!!!

River Valley Nature Center

It's been awhile since i've posted...thought i should catch everyone up on what we've done in the past, say month or so...LOL!!  ok, i've just been super busy :)

well, i took the kiddos to the Janet Huckabee River Valley Nature Center one day during their Spring Break.  they LOVED it...even devin!!  it was the 1st time that we've been & we will definitely be going back.  what a fun way to spend an afternoon, & on a budget at that...which i love!

anyways, if you've never been, you should go.  it's got a nice museum type area & some hiking/walking trails as well.  a small lake you can fish in or even rent a canoe.  check out these pictures i took while we were there:





Loads Of FUN For Only $2.50





Logan & Jocelyn having a "BALL"

today jocelyn & i had to run to wal-mart to get a few things & i just couldn't resist taking her thru the TOY SECTION.  well, i sure am glad i did...i found these super cute polka-dotted balls for only $2.50!!!  so, of course i got one for her & logan.  man did they have a good time today playing in the backyard w/ these huge bouncy balls.  i LOVED watching jocelyn play...she had so much fun!!  i could not resist getting a few pictures of her & logan...i think they turned out really cute. 

JOCELYN LOVES PINK!!!








LOGAN GETS GREEN!!!





i cannot begin to explain how much i LOVE that my 2 youngest still find so much fun & happiness in playing w/ inexpensive toys such as backyard bouncy balls.  my "soon to be teenager" would rather me bring home an iTunes card as his "special prize" for the day.  i miss him being so easy to please!!  at least i still have a few more years of easy pleasing out of jocelyn & logan :)  they appreciate my clever little gifts!

sweet brother & sister

Jocelyn Abigail & Logan Nathanael

Logan's toothless grin...

jocelyn's happiness just radiates...

i LOVE this precious little girl with all my heart...

~you can't get any more beautiful than this~

i enjoyed today's simplicity...i hope we can have several more happy, carefree days during the kiddos' SPRING BREAK!!!  we really don't have any big plans, just taking a break from the busy hectic rush of daily life will be just fine w/ me :)