Mother's Day

It has been such a wonderful weekend. Nate had a bike race down at Bear Lake on Saturday morning so I packed up the boys and we went down to Pocatello to the zoo for the morning. We had a nice lunch together, everyone got a long, we enjoyed being out in the sunshine and we just enjoyed spending time together. It makes me SO excited for summer vacation....only 10 more days of school to go! I've realized lately we sure go to Zoos alot. We're weird zoo people or something......But anyway.........

Sunday morning was awesome! The boys were quiet all morning so I could sleep in. I didn't get up until about 10:00! It was heaven. I realize my days of uninterrupted sleep are coming to a close so I am soaking them up as I can! Then I was treated to breakfast in bed...pancakes with FRESH Bear Lake Raspberry Jam on top. Delicious! Nate also brought me some AMAZING chocolate covered fresh raspberries. They are absolutely divine!I was showered in all sorts of lovely notes and homemade gifts.

After church we packed into the car and headed over to Cress Creek Trail head. The boys went on a hike over there with the outdoors club a few weeks ago and I wanted to check the place out. It is about 20 miles away up by Heise Hot Springs. We brought our neighbor Payson along for the fun.

The views were absolutely amazing. The Snake River is so majestic flowing through all of the fields. The boys loved playing the stream that came down the mountain. Payson took a slip and fall into the goopy mud though...he was an absolute mess. Later, Parker hit his head on the corner of a sign and cut his head open.....always an adventure with these boys. Still, we all had fun....injuries, mud, and all.

There was a lot of steep incline on the hike but this 8 month pregnant mama made it to the top....with her husband pushing and pulling her along the way.

I cherish and love the role I have as a mom. I am not perfect, and neither are my children. We try though. We are all in this life journey together and I am so SO thankful that I have the sweet boys and amazing man with me along for the ride. I am so incredibly blessed and thankful for this life I have been given. I can't wait to meet this little girl who will be shaking things up in 7 more weeks. I'm so blessed with an amazing mom, grandma, mother in law and good women in my life. It makes it all easier when you have good examples everywhere you turn.