{Instagram} Softball Saturday

One of my new favorite photos of my guys.  After at least one game on any given softball weekend, you will find the hubs and Kingston running the bases together.  This last Saturday, Cole joined in on the fun... although he did not run in the same direction as they did.  Love these men of mine.

Mini-Getaway Gift.

Instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with one another this year, the hubs and I opted to splurge on a night away sans kiddos at Alderbrook Resort & Spa.  We made our reservation for the day after Christmas... which turned out to be a perfect spot to relax after hosting Christmas Day at our home.  I'm thinking this could be a really great repeat gift next year.

Here's hoping you had a wonderful Christmas holiday with your loved ones, full of laughter and cheer!

What a Dad.

My Daddy
by Kingston


My Dad is funny because: He dances to music.
My Dad thinks I am funny when: I fart in his face.
(Oy, potty humor already).
My Dad is: 3 years old.
His favorite thing to do is: Eat dinner. 
His favorite color is: Blue.
My Dad's job is: To teach and some kids throw a pie at him.
He loves to eat: Macaroni.
He is really good at: Numbers. 
My Dad loves when: I play with him.
My Dad always says: "Go" words.
My favorite thing about my Dad is: When we play together. 

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We celebrated the hubs today, showing our love and appreciation for him and everything he does for us.  Our family is pretty lucky - he just so happens to be the best daddy to our boys and I am so thankful he is my partner-in-crime.

I picked out his new hat, gave him a few of his favorite goodies, and let him sleep through the night/sleep in this morning.  Kingston picked out a trophy ("Best Dad") and painted a picture/card for him, which contained the words above.  And Cole made sure to get a few wrestles in.

We also made sure to share some love with our dads and Kingston found the most perfect superhero cards for each of his papas.  What a wonderful day.

Mother's Day Gift: DIY Flower Tower

The hubs and Kingston worked very hard to make my Mother's Day present this year, after being inspired by THIS project that was featured on a Home Depot commercial.   

The planter will grow and fill in the gaps to make a beautiful flower tower.  I am so excited to watch this thoughtful gift the next few weeks.  The hubs filled me in on the idea right before they started building it, so that I could take a few photos of their hard work (and Kingston really wanted to show me the pink flowers they picked out for me).  

In addition to this fun project, the hubs also tackled my least favorite Sunday chore by himself today: Laundry.  Boy, do I love that man!  

Oh, and he trimmed our Wedding Bridal Spirea from our garden and made a bouquet for our kitchen island.

I am so thankful for my husband and little boys - such a wonderful Mother's Day I had, because of them.  We also spent time with both moms this weekend and the boys gave their Nana and Mimi handmade gifts and lots of love.  

Being a momma is such a blessing and something that I treasure so very much.  It is probably the hardest, yet most rewarding, thing in my life and I would not trade it for anything.

I hope you mommas out there enjoyed your day and were spoiled just as much - Happy Mother's Day!

Valentine's Day Week: My Love

{Lincoln City, Oregon - August 2012}

Dear Hubs, My Love,

Happy Valentine's Day!  Today marks our 7th Valentine's spent together and I could not be more happy.  Such a loving husband and father - you are a wonderful person and I am so happy to say I am your wife.  

I thought you would appreciate this photo for a few reasons... 

1. It's candid and in the moment - you're always a fan of the "un-posed" photos.
2. It doesn't show your handsome face... although I think after all this time you are getting used to me taking your photo (the hubs has never been a fan of smiling for the camera). 
3. It is one of our first pictures together as a family of four.

I know I say it every day, but I hope you know just how much I love you.  Here's to another lovely Valentine's Day spent together.

Love,

Your wife

xoxo

{PS - if you think this is a little sappy... just wait until you see my card!!}

Almonds + White Chips

Last weekend, the hubs and I had a "date-night-in" at our home.  Once the boys were in bed, we turned on a movie, grabbed a few snacks, and relaxed.  My choice of snack?  The unsalted dry roasted almonds mixed with Ghirardelli white chips pictured above.  Pretty much perfection friends; pretty much perfection.