Please Help This Mom!

Please help this Mom! She is trying to get 1,000 signatures (by Friday) to pass a new law. The current law denies her son (who lived 2 precious minutes) a birth certificate!

Sign the petition here! And read more about her story here!

Thanks, friends!

Get Well Mamaw!

My mom just had surgery, so we put together a little get well video for her.

The boys enjoyed being silly for the camera. Honestly it is mostly bloopers after the beginning. I was asking them to smile for the camera...that is why they keep saying "eee", I guess! Silly boys!

We love you and miss you Mamaw...please get well soon!

Catching Up #6 - Florida Trip - The BEACH!

These are my favorite pics from Daytona Beach (remember I am catching up so this was in June). The boys had a great time. And just for the record, I really do feed my kids...they are just skin and bones by nature! So wish they got they trait from me, but sadly it is not so.

Giving SwagBucks a Try!

I've been hearing a lot about this website. I finally did a little research and I see and hear good things. I'm going to give it a try. Basically, you use their search engine and earn credits towards "swagbucks" that you can redeem for prizes and gift cards. Seems pretty cool to me. I have already earned 5 so far!

Check it out...

Catching Up #5 - Florida Trip - Disney World

So excited! This was Will's first trip to Disney World!

Love this one in front of the castle!

The first ride!
Everybody had to...

get their picture taken...

in these!

Can't remember which ride this was, but is was SUPER hot so we were glad to be in the AC!

I think Rich is more excited than Will on the carousel!

Richie trying out his driving skills!

Will is a BIG Pooh fan!

And an even BIGGER Buzz Lightyear Fan! I love the proud smile on his face here!

As we were leaving...we missed out on the fireworks because there was a downpour at about that time and everyone was soaked and ready to leave! Still, it was a wonderful family day!

Catching Up #4 - Florida Trip - 50th Anniversary

The purpose for our trip to Florida in June was to celebrate as a family with Rich's parents who had their 50th wedding anniversary this past April! We did some other fun things along the way. The next few posts will touch on just a few of the highlights.
Enjoy!

This is actually a picture of Rich and I on our 13th wedding anniversary. We were able to sneak away for a dinner out and a walk on the beach that night. Heavenly!

We had lots of play time with our new baby cousin, Kelly Joy!

Check out those smiles...love it!


Here is a pic of the whole family at Buca Di Beppo's when we went out for a 50th anniversary celebratory dinner! YUM!


Here are Dick and Joanne in front of the banner Rich designed for them...we took the liberty of hanging it on the wall at the restaurant for our viewing pleasure!

After dinner, we came home and celebrated with some yummy desserts. And what celebration is complete without a little chocolate fondue?

At least we are pretty sure that is what William thinks!

Boy-sterous Living: A Book Review

Well, if you are a mom of a boy or boys, the cover and title of this book will most certainly draw you in. Why? Because you will instantly KNOW that this author must really understand what your life is like! And she does. I have been reading this book by Jean Blackmer over the last couple of weeks and I absolutely LOVE it!

You see, I grew up in a family of all girls (except my Dad, of course), so when I imagined being a Mom, the things that came to mind were baby dolls, tiaras, and lots and LOTS of pink. The things that did NOT come to mind were soccer balls, light sabers, and Legos. It turns out, though, that God had other plans! And (not surprisingly) His plans now make so much more sense to me.

I adore my boys! I love cheering on the sidelines of their soccer games and watching them wrestle on the floor with their Dad. And most of the time, I don't even mind having to defend myself as I maneuver through a Jedi battle of light sabers. I love that my boys have a special place in their heart for Mommy and I think there is something quite special about having all things feminine in the house reserved just for me.

Of course, the simple fact that I am a girl makes relating to my boys at times a challenge. There is often a learning curve involved. The first time I dressed my boys for a soccer game, I wasn't sure if the shin guards went inside or outside the sock! And although I am learning, I still have to turn to my friends often during a sporting event and say, "um...what just happened?". I could really use a manual. And while we all know the only real manual we have for raising kids (boys or girls) has a different Author, this book works nicely for a supplemental and humorous read!

If you'd like to know more about this book, check out the details below. Also, enter a contest for a chance to win movie tickets and a snack for you and a friend!

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About the book: Raising boys isn't easy. Life with them is loud. If it's quiet, they're probably up to something. Boys are messy, competitive, fearless, and proud. Living with them pretty much guarantees that you're in for an adventure.

In Boy-sterous Living, Jean shares a few of the priceless stories and laugh-out-loud lessons that she and her boys have experienced over the years. With humorous insight and practical advice, she offers encouragement and ideas to help both mothers and fathers impact and shape the lives of their sons. From understanding their love of sports to overcoming the superman complex, Jean shows moms how to find joy and contentment in everyday life by celebrating the laughter, passion, noise, and endless energy boys bring to our lives.

About the author: Jean is currently the Publishing Manager for MOPS International and she's been free-lance writing for 16 years. She has been published in a variety of local and national publications, including: Guideposts, MomSense, Today's Christian Woman, Christian Parenting Today, American Girl, Proverbs 31 Woman, Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul, Chicken Soup Cookbook for the Busy Mom's Soul, Focus on the Family's Teen Phases, Guideposts Miracle Series, and others.

She also co-authored her first book, Where Women Walked: Powerful True Stories of Women's Perseverance and God's Provision. (Tyndale/Focus on the Family, 2004) This book was nominated for a Gold Medallion Award.

Jean graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a Bachelor's (1987) and a Master's (1992) degree in Journalism. She lives in Boulder with her husband Zane; three boys, Josh, Jordan, and Jake.

Would you like your own copy of Boy-sterous Living? Click here!

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Also, don't forget the contest! Details below...

CONTEST: Enter your grossest or funniest moment as a mom of a boy (No boys? That’s okay – we still want to hear your story!) and you could win movie tickets and a snack for you and a friend to escape! Share your story by emailing your entry to amy@litfusegroup.com or posting it on the Moms of Boys facebook page!