Keeping very busy

If I stop and think about Pete, I start crying... so I just keep GOING! We've been so blessed with abundant support from friends and family and we are doing really well on our own. 

Pete is doing well at training. We've been able to talk a little bit, and while the training is totally exhausting (get up at 4am and go go go), he feels really excited and honored to be there. He now wears his uniform everyday and I can only imagine the pride he feels when he puts that on. He's really living his dream right now. I'm happy for him. 

Back to us... 

We've had a great week. 

Birthday party for some friends in Parker's class.

Austin loves to be involved with these kids. He loved the pinata and collecting candy in his shirt!

 Superhero theme with masks and capes. It could not have been more perfect for this group of kids. Parker was Thor and Austin was Spiderman. It was SOOO hot and I can't believe they left the masks on.

 They have loved spending lots of time with the great grandparents. Reading with Grandaddy is a daily ritual. We love having them visit down here while G'mommy is recovering.

 We have had lots of park days and we flew a kite. We've had VERY windy days (which fueled very devastating and widespread fires...scary!), so it was perfect kite flying weather. They were over the activity in about 5 minutes, but it was still fun.

 Swimming. Parker has yet to take swim lessons, but he doesn't mind wearing his wings. Though it's been exceptionally hot (several days in a row of 100 degrees), the water was freezing, but my friends Laura was so kind to swim with the boys while I sat poolside. haha.

 Playdates with friends. This was a busy day with Carter... swimming, slip n slide, pizza, movie, and playing. These kids are so lucky to have each other.

 Austin gravitating towards the baby dolls. He's so maternal.

 Went to a Gently Hugged charity activity (they give newborn essentials to mothers/babies in need), and the older girls were all making blankets. It was cool seeing them have their first sewing experience with their mothers. Such a great cause. Plus they had snacks, so the boys just ate.

 Superhero party...

Parker's had such a great year in preschool and has so many good friends. Hoping for lots of play dates this summer.