10 Year Anniversary

We celebrated 10 years of marriage on March 8 this year. Cheers to that!

We decided after 5 years of not being here, it was time to go back to Napa Valley, California.

These are the vineyards at Joseph Phelps.  One of the first vineyards we went to when we were dating.

There are no words for how gorgeous this place is! It felt so wonderful to be back!

I love how the sun comes over different parts of the valley... this reminded me of the Cross and our precious Savior that sacrificed His life for us. How appropriate to see this just before Easter.

This is the "barrel" room as they call it at Merryvale.  The very room where Rodney got down on one knee and I said, "YES!" Almost 11 years ago! 

Merryvale Winery

This was a new restaurant out there called Farmstead.  They grow all of their own veggies and raise their own cows on this property! The outdoor patio was stunning and it was our last day.  The weather couldn't have been more perfect!

These were the vines planted around the patio at Farmstead. 

And a trip to Napa isn't complete without leaving through San Fran and seeing the Golden Gate Bridge.  This was only my 2nd time to see this bridge in my life.  It's still just so majestic and stunning! 

Happy 10th Anniversary to my soul mate.  I love you forever and am so thankful for the 10 years of life we have had together.  You have blessed me beyond measure and make me want to be a better person because of the love you show me everyday!

My new favorite thing to do!

I just started tennis lessons 5 weeks ago.  I have NEVER played a real game of tennis in my life, but have wanted to learn to play for quite some time now.  I think I played in the street once or twice when I was a kid!  It's my new FAVORITE thing to do!  I've always liked being active and working out, but this is something totally new & different that challenges me in a fun way!  I have an awesome instructor, Sally and she is an amazing player!  I have SOOO much to learn, but I am having a ball doing it!  Here's to new things at 39 and holding!

Happy Love Day!

I love Valentine's day... it's so sweet & precious with kids.  Especially with these two sweet ones!

BOTH boys are all about superheroes.  Superman is a star in our house! And Batman, Spiderman, Ironman, Aquaman....

Reid is so good about hugging on his brother for pictures... Riley is over it in 5 seconds.  Riley will spontaneously come & give Reid a hug during the day. Brothers.  Whaddaya gonna do? I love this day.  Even if Hallmark did create it.  It's a wonderful day that just makes me plain happy!

Orange Belt

Reid did his Lil' Dragons testing for his orange belt last Wednesday evening.

A little practice before the individual testing. He never seems nervous. 

His new form was called "June Goon Ma'am."  Have no idea what this means...

As part of their testing, they have to break a board.  Reid loves this part! {This was the reenactment so mama could get a picture}

The next week (this past Wednesday) we went to the belt ceremony to see if he passed.  It was so fun to watch him get his new belt! He was incredibly proud!

Reid with his instructor Mr. Anderson. We couldn't be MORE proud of you, Reid!  You did awesome!  Reid really seems to love karate & is very motivated to go each week.  LOVE that.  Go Mr. Orange Belt!

 

 

Shower cap

Someone in our house wears a shower cap when they take a shower.  Not gonna say who... just sayin'.

 

This is the boy's fun new past time when they are about to get in the bath tub! (blurry picture... couldn't figure out how to edit this, but it was so dang cute, I had to post it!)

Love me some shower caps! I hate washing and blow drying my hair!  Anyone else??

Grocery Carts

My first attempt at letting Roo-Roo push the grocery cart around.... we are SO not ready for this, bubba! But it was fun while momma let it last, huh?

It's finally happening.....Sweet brothers, becoming the best of friends! 

Melt.my.heart.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing these boys smile & have fun! I could just kiss their sweet cheeks all day if they'd let me!

Superheroes unite!

It has been a crazy few weeks at our house.  First mama got the flu, then mama put her back out, then poor Reid got the flu this week!  This has been our week....get up, eat, Reid puts on superman costume,  lay around, watch tv, and get up to watch the garbage man go by...

Today Reid was finally able to go back to school. It was pajama day.  We couldn't miss that! Bet you can't guess what kind of pj's he wore?  

The boys took a trip with me to Buy Buy baby today & Reid found these adorable Superman shirts... complete with cape and all! They didn't even have his size, but I didn't have the heart to tell him. Reid is slightly obsessed with the big S man these days... and so is his little brother!  Riley watches every move he makes....

And then tries to copy whatever he does.  Dangerous or not!

 

I just love these two!  They crack me up!

Superheroes in action!

I just hope they don't decide they can actually fly one day!

They just love each other and are becoming best friends.