Snug as a bug in a bed ;)

Just over a year ago we purchased bunkbeds so Big D would have a "Big Boy Bed" and J would still use his crib.  Well, this weekend things changed.

The crib is gone.

So crazy thinking that all our boys are sleeping in "Big Boy Beds".  We worked pretty hard Saturday morning reorganizing, dismantling, deep-cleaning and the re-making to get out final results.  That night the boys were all tucked snug as a bug in their beds.

Big D liked the new set up.

So did J!  Does he look small in that bed?  Not really.  Hmmm, it amazes me how fast they grow!

The really amazing thing was how well each of the boys slept that night, and then last night too.  I couldn't help but smile last night when G asked if he could bring his bed into their room too.

We love our boys.  :)

A whole new world

Being the mother of boys there are some things that I will experience and some things that I most likely will never experience.  For the most part I am okay with this, even though the beautiful blessing dress that we bought the first time we went to Belgium (before we had children) is still new in the fun wrapping all stores package a customer's purchases in over there.  Sigh.

Yesterday was one of the new things that I will get to experience...a lot of!

The wonderful world of Scouting!

I made the trip into Portland to the Scouting offices/store and bought all of the necessary things needed for G to start.  I was shocked when my bill came out to just under $75.00!  It was worth it when he was all dressed and ready to go.

He had a great time.  I'm sure it helps that he has two amazing dads as his leaders!  We're excited to start down this new road!!  Love you G!

Father and Sons CAMPOUT

So maybe there were other people that were surprised to hear last Sunday that the following Friday night would be our congregation's annual Father and Sons Campout. 

I was surprised.

The Big Guy Lowe was sitting on the stand when the announcement was made and our eyes caught.  My eyes were big as he was nodding his head in a way that said "Yes, I'm going with the boys!"  I then made a motion to each of our three boys with a questioning look on my face, just to have The Big Guy Lowe respond with a big smile and a slight nod. 

HOLY COW!!  The Big Guy Lowe was going to take all of our boys on the Father and Sons Campout!  I couldn't help buy chuckle a bit to myself.  I had no doubt that it would be a great time, but with greatness often comes endurance.  :)

Last night as I was sitting home alone, reading a book, I received a text from my Favorite Man in the whole world!  As he shared about the mammoth nose-bleed our oldest had, the mud everywhere, and the exhaustion our boys were already experiencing while it was nowhere near time for everyone to get to bed, I experienced a pang of loneliness.  I knew the boys were having a great time with their Dad, I just missed being able to share that time with them. 

I'm sure I went to be before they did.  I'm positive I slept a bit more comfortably than they did as I heard stories of the younger boys moving all around the tent throughout the night.  And I couldn't have been happier to hear the garage door open and know I was just seconds away from big hugs and kisses...and some stories that I was sure would make me laugh.  They had a great time!  Congrats Babe!  You did it!!

Setting up camp!  Did I mention that we had perfect weather for a campout that weekend??  Not usual for our neck of the woods.

J had to test out the inside of the tent.  He LOVED it!

Everything set up with some time to relax before more fun and games.

Nice looking camp!

I'm so grateful for a husband who loves me and loves his boys too.

You are wonderful Babe.  I'm so grateful I get to share this eternal experience with you. 

Love you completely.

Saturday is a special day...

There is a primary song that I learned as a child at church.  It goes something like this...

"Saturday is a special day, it's the day we get ready for Sunday" and then it continues teaching about all the things we do on Saturday so we can keep the Sabbath day holy.

Every week I get the boys clothes ready for Sunday.  People often comment on how cute they all look because I dress them in khaki pants and blue dress shirts.  Really, I do this because it makes it so easy to know what they will be wearing on Sunday.  :) 

This was the first time I thought of taking a picture. 

Maybe next time I'll think of taking a picture of them wearing their clothes.  ;)

Love my boys!