August Amari: June 2014

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Weekly Events

So this little man ventured into our room the other day, found my new pillow with satin pillow case and immediately became attached to it. He pushed it off my bed and carried it around with him all day, stopping periodically to lay his head down on it; totally cracked me up!

Mike found this frog while knocking doors and brought him home as a pet for Becks. We kept him for a week; Beck's was so thrilled to play with him and feed him crickets. We asked him what he wanted to name him and he said "Froggie" (from his favorite books). Amari liked watching the frog jump around and got a kick out of him jumping on him but other than that he wasn't that interested. The most interesting and actually quite incredible thing was when Mike took the boys to let the frog go. A few days later Amari kept looking at the binding on his jungle book which showcased a frog, and then he started pointing out his window. He did this quite a few times—pointing at the frog then pointing at the window—before I caught on to what he was trying to relay: they had let the froggie go outside—SO SO SMART!!

Fun day at the zoo with friends!

Britton Mae LOVED manhandling Amari with this foam

Long day at the Zoo = snooze time on the car ride home

Grandma E sent this amazing package to the boys; Beckahm LOVED playing with these paints

Amari was in desperate need of a hair cut. But when Mike cut off all of his beautiful golden locks I freaked out. I have to say I DID end up LOVING the final look! (Mommy needs to chill out). He looks like such a big, handsome boy!

Beck's now knows "bingo" :)

Happy Father's Day

I honestly do not know what I would do without this amazing man in my life. I am so fortunate to know him as my husband, my lover, my companion, the father of my children, and my friend. I love seeing all of the beautiful things he contributes to the lives of our growing children—he loves them, motivates them, pushes them, believes in them, tolerates them, doesn't tolerate them, blesses them, plays with them, cares for them, supports them, provides for them, and teaches them. He is by far the best Dad for these boys. I love how much they honor and love their Daddy! How much they smile whenever they see him first thing in the morning, and how much they miss him during the day.

I am so grateful I have a husband who is sensitive, loving, kind, patient, forgiving, helpful, thoughtful, and a person who has his priorities in line. I honestly do not know how I would get through this crazy role of parenting without him—financially, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. He elevates me, comforts me, assists me, soothes me, and supports me every day in my role as a mother to these two boys. I feel so blessed to be raising a family with him and I am so excited about the journey ahead.

Went on a nice family hike and found this lovely waterfall that he boys kept slipping in and having a love/hate relationship with :). They DID love throwing rocks in the water with their Dad!