{Happy Valentine's Day}

Scott and I actually had a date night! That's the first in a long, long time. He had to leave during the movie previews and get a 2nd set of ear plugs, but he made it through. We got a late start so our plans had to be quickly rearranged. We saw Dear John - which was so good, but, I could not stop crying! So bittersweet. And, then we weren't very hungry and actually VERY tired (isn't that soooooooo incredibly sad?!?) that we stopped at a fancy place called....Taco Bell! Can you believe that? Scott got in trouble with his sister the next day but I had to confess it was my pitiful idea! It was kind-of sweet because it definitely took us back to our real dating days in which we had many late night meals there. So, it was not too terribly bad. ;)

Church was very sweet today. It definitely makes me want to fight even harder to finish well. Finish well with the one I started with. :) It was amazing that even he and I have been together 21 YEARS! Although our recent years have taken somewhat of a different spin due to some of the health obstacles - I am eternally grateful for such a wonderful and loving husband. He definitely treats me like a princess and loves me very well.

I love you with all of my heart Scott! Thank you for my incredible surprises! Happy Valentine's Day!

{just in case.....}

you ever wonder why there aren' t many pictures of scott and I.......the little guys cannot hold the camera still.............

ALTHOUGH, with that much blurring.......it does seem to soften the wrinkles!

{proud mommy!}

Whew! He made it!

Evan has enjoyed his first season of Upward Basketball more and more with each game. It was very sad to see him so overwhelmed with all of it during the first several games, but made my heart so full to see him catching on and trying so hard as we made it through the season. We had a big task to reach before the end of season - make a basket.

He has the sweetest coach in the fact that he strived so hard to help them make at least one basket - as much as he could without actually lifting them to the basket. Evan was the only one left and has been his focus over the past several games. Despite so many attempts - they all fell short. He was becoming very discouraged and my heart was breaking - but of course, continued to encourage and cheer him on!

But yesterday after two back to back games, although he was very tired, he made it! Our little section went wild as it didn't take long for everyone (including the opposing team) to catch on to how big of a deal this was. We were all on our feet and I don't think his feet ever touched the ground the rest of the day. I didn't get a picture of it, but thankfully we got it on video.

How sweet it was!

Warming up! I got chastised last week because he didn' t get to warm up long enough (per E)

The BIG entrance! They love this! Still missing our other little E - so happy he is out of the cast but sad he missed the season. They announced him yesterday anyway. :)
Just before the game. Notice - he takes it all in. He has become very serious about basketball.

Sweet preschool friend Deacon! They should not be this big!

Do ya think we need a hair cut? (I hope this makes Aunt J smile)

So proud of you sweet boy!!!!

{this n' that}

whew! what a day!

had car worked on, dental appt {ouch, wires reworked and tightened!}, MD - all before 9:30.
home to work.
en-route to pick up noah, realized i had failed to carry along pictures i was scheduled to drop off in 15 minutes.
u-turn
call to TH to rescue poor child of mindless mom at school who would otherwise be sitting on the curb in the cold weather {i know, i'm losing out on mom of the year}
deliver pictures
pick up son
sweet tea.....ahhh.....
hand gestures {not what you think} to friend HG at stop sign
start long list of return calls
work
phone consult
very late dinner at the table {chicken and dumplings, yum! worth the wait think}
homework
kiddos

have almost made it!

but, i'm off to snuggle with above kiddos! the best part of the day. although nice visit and glass of sweet tea, close 2nd.

{my dog}

has an ear infection.

Seriously.

If it's not my child.

It's my dog.

Maybe it's all the smoking on her chew toys.

{quick trip to florida}

I went to Florida this morning. I'm back already, but I plan to go again as soon as the rinse cycle is finished. And, I will likely throw a few more trips in by the pile of the laundy.

I am thinking we all have sunny thoughts on the brain. I do, I confess. However, I take these little trips pretty much every day.

But, this is what we washed our laundry in while at the beach last summer. You know that scent-memory connection? Well, mine works very well. So, every time I smell this, I am back. I hope they never, ever discontinue it! Love it! And, for me......it was the spring scent we picked up at that Target in Destin......so, it will always be spring scent for me.



Off to take another little trip. :)

{which one?}

I seriously am not capable of making decisions any longer? Which one? And, the site is:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sTuckintheCoop?section_id=5788460