The Great Sky Dive

For Dad's birthday this year, he decided to do what any newly retired Pops would do. Take a risk, feel the thrill and jump out of an airplane! He said the rush brought back all kinds of memories of taking the field before a big game, and of course he yelled "WIN" like a true Churchill Charger when he landed. Dad is the man, there's no better way to put it. I'm pretty thankful he landed safely, too, because I don't know what I'd do without my regular pep talks and the obnoxious yelling and singing in my ear if he hadn't. :) Love you man and happy 53rd birthday!!

Celebrations in CS

There were more reasons to celebrate than ever last weekend, thanks to Cale's big 3-0, Dad's birthday and Mother's Day, so naturally, we ventured to one of our favorite places in the world to do just that. We arrived in College Station late Friday night, but were excited to kick off the day with a visit to Hullabaloo Diner (famous for its appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives), followed by a fun day of shopping and Aggie baseball. This marked Hayes Man's first "official" baseball game, and the first of many to come. He was so excited as we walked from Reed Arena to Olsen Field, and the smile on his face made me so proud to be a boy mommy (as if I wasn't already). He truly looked up at me while holding his teeny tiny maroon glove and ball with the most excited smile, as if he had waited for this moment for his whole first year of life. As a baseball lover, you can only imagine how this filled his mommy's heart, and made his Pops super proud! I can't wait for many more years of watching our little man share his love of baseball with his Pops. It is truly a priceless memory that I'll remember always.

Though we spent most of Mother's Day in the car, we wrapped up the day with a visit to MiMi and Pappaw's house where Hayes promptly greeted his cow buddies and took a little ride on the tractor. I am so thankful for this little boy that made me a mommy. He gets more and more busy by the day and would rather be outside than anywhere else, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I also have to give a shout out to my own mama, who continues to inspire me as I navigate the world of motherhood. I have truly been blessed with the best examples in my grandmothers, mother and mother-in-law and am so thankful God placed them in my life.

Now let us reminisce on all of the excitement of one fun weekend!

 On Thursday night, we went to dinner to celebrate Uncle Cale's big 3-0. He always finds a way to do it in the utmost style. :)

 "Okay, I told you happy birthday, Uncle Cale. Now where's my cake?"

 Olsen magic!

 Our attempt at a "Mother's Day" photo shoot. Little man was much more interested in the neighbor's yard than Mommy at this moment, but I stole some sugars anyway. 

Evening tractor ride with Pappaw!

Back to the Beach

The first weekend in May, GG and Pops made the trip down south and we ventured to the Island for our first beach trip of the year. Hayes was just as in love (if not more) with the beach as he was last summer, which was so much fun to watch. He crawled through the water with no fear and just laughed and laughed as the water washed over him. I am so thankful for a child that is fearless, even if at times he does leave me struggling to catch my breath as I assess the damage of his latest adventure! Boys are supposed to be wild, right? Haha. Cody and I decided that the purchase of a $1 pail and shovel from CVS pre-beach visit was the gift of the century for our little monkey, who can't get enough of it even back on shore at home.

It was a great, relaxing weekend which was just what the doctor ordered after the craziness of the past few months. Speaking of that, I have officially secured a teaching job for next school year with Harlingen CISD, so I am anxiously awaiting my assignment of grade level and school and am so excited that all of the hard work has paid off! What I do know is that it will likely be a middle school position, but subject and grade level are still to be determined. I know God has the perfect plan for my position, and I am trusting in His perfect timing for when that will be unveiled! It is nice to know that there will be many, many days spent at the beach in our future... and summer vacay! Yeah!!