First Days...

Evan started 4th grade on August 1st! 

So proud of this boy!

Elliott had to get in on the picture taking too! 

Evan loves Mrs. Emily!

Elliott started preschool today...

Loves all things Mario...

Elliott and Leighton!

Elliott and Ellie Claire

Elliott and Mr. Woosley

Mommy and her babies. 

Evan's first day of preschool '08 (top) vs Elliott's first day of preschool '13 (bottom). 

How are my babies so big?!?!?

Friday Favorites!

I always love to read Friday Favorites posts, so I decided I'd write one today as I have some new favorites!

1. KMS Hair Play Makeover Spray

Y'all, I cannot say enough about this stuff. I. Love. It! It's a dry shampoo but its not like anything I've ever tried before. It truly does make my day 2 hair into 'better-than-day-1-hair". It adds volume, changes my hair's texture, and smells fabulous!

2. KMS Anti-humidity Seal

Ok, if you know me, you know humidity is NOT my friend. In fact, it's my hair's worst enemy. So much so that I just might keep a flat iron in my office for 'after bus duty emergencies.' :) There is a reason this is one of my favorite Friends episodes...

Let's just say, I can relate. :) 

Anyway, I stumbled across this KMS Anti-humidity seal. After I have my hair completely fixed and sprayed with hairspray, I spray this all over my hair and it protects it from the humidity. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't completely keep my hair from frizzing in this crazy Kentucky heat, but it does help a lot! I'm seriously loving this KMS line and plan to keep trying new items. I'll keep you posted. :)

3. Vanilla Sugar Wafers

I was introduced to these beauties when I was a kid, but they have become a staple at our house! We all love them! And this would be the reason that swimsuits aren't making my favorites list today. :)

4. Popsicles

Elliott convinced me to buy a box of these last week. I think there were 80 in the box and we've eaten almost all of them. The boys eat them all day and then we all usually have a couple every night. The worst part...I find these plastic sleeves everywhere, but we're loving these to help us beat the heat!

5. Last but not least on my favorites list...SUMMER!

I love being home with my guys! We are staying up late, sleeping late, playing outside, and making memories!!!! I love my job, but I also love summer break!!!!

Hope you enjoyed this favorites list! Have a great weekend. 

Mother's Day 2013

This year was another great Mother's Day. By far, the job I love most in this world is being a mommy. It's also by far my hardest job, but I love every minute with my babies. So so so glad God picked me to their mama!

This year we met my family at Rivergate for lunch on Saturday. We had a great time celebrating our Mom. She truly is the best!

Evan got sick with a stomach bug on Saturday night, so we had to stay in on Sunday. Never fear. My guys still made it a fantastic day. Shaun grilled steaks and cooked onion straws and baked potatoes. We also had strawberry shortcake for dessert! They are the best and sure know how to make a girl feel special!

We had planned to take Shaun's mom to dinner on Sunday night, but she was under the weather so we just dropped her gift off instead. I'll post pictures when we celebrate later.

Enjoy the pictures!

Prom 2013

Since Shaun is teaching at the High School now we were asked to chaperone the prom this year! Things have definitely changed a lot since we went to prom 15 years ago, but we had a good time and so did the kids. I told Shaun the only thing that made us cooler now than we were 15 years ago was our minivan! :)

Easter 2013

I know, I know...it's been a hundred years since I've blogged.  I'm sorry!  Being a working mom with two busy boys seems to be taking up all of my time! :)

We had a great Easter.  Enjoy the pictures!
Disclaimer: If it looks like I've been up since 4 a.m. in the pictures, it's because I had been.  Went to bed at midnight and was up at 4 to go to Sunrise Service with Mom and Dad...and it shows! Sigh!

 My SWEET babies and me!

 This boy is such a ham!!!

 My greatest blessings!

 My guys!

 Elliott and Me during Sunday School!

Best Buddies!

 Our little family!

 Mamaw got to come to church Sunday! Such a blessing!

The Duvall Grands after the big egg hunt at Grammy and Papaw's!

Bubbles

Today, after many, many failed attempts, Evan finally learned to blow a bubble!!!!! His life is now complete. :)

Landforms

Evan and Shaun spent most of Saturday completing Evan's landform project for school. I've been with Shaun half of my life and have never seen him put his artistic skills to use like he did this weekend. I'm not sure who is most proud! :)