our garden

Today was a gorgeous day to be outside.  We took advantage and got our garden all ready for the summer.  After Tob got it all tilled, the kids and I set out and planted a variety of fruits and veggies.  We can't wait to see what works and is tasty... and what we won't do next year.

 

Tob's 37th (again)

Tob spent the last year thinking he was already 37... so here we go again... Happy 37th Birthday!  Here's to another year young!
The kids and I surprised Tob with breakfast, cards, and some special gifts!  He got an updated coffee mug with the kids pictures on it (Gabi is now on it!).  We also got him a new jacket for his motorcycle. Everything was a hit!  Since Monday's are chaotic, we celebrated his birthday the Saturday before.  On Monday we went out to dinner with Mom, Dad, the Shammot's and kids for a great dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings.  Thankfully we survived the tornado warnings and made it home before the flash flooding!

Mom's day 2014

As a mom of little ones, you never know what to expect on Mother's day.  This year, I was certainly blessed.  The kids brought home several handmade items and stories about me from school (their teachers ROCK).  Each was touching and cute in their own way!  Gabi said I was only 27, so that was a BONUS!
In the morning, I was awoken by little kisses and hugs from my munchkins.  I came down to a decked out breakfast table with flowers, gifts, and breakfast made by Tob.  Felt super blessed!  It was a gorgeous Cleveland day.  After Mass, and back at home, we enjoyed the weather outside almost the entire day!  Love days like these!  I can't fail to record that while sitting on the deck my heart melted as I watched our girls playing.  Isa and Gabi dressed in princess attire with their arms around each other walking up the little hill laughing will forever be an image in my mind I will cherish.  Then my lil Will came up and snuggled with me on the deck.  priceless.