Happy Thanksgiving :)

The things I am most thankful for are the things that make me too tired to update this blog as much as I would like. Things 1 & 2. I don't even want to think about my life without these boys.  And these two are the only things that will always, without fail, bring a smile to my face and warmth to my heart. Even when I'm mad at them, frustrated and exhausted, those boogers always make me smile. And it's a good reminder usually to not take anything too seriously. Spilled milk is not a big deal. But when Sam spilled my coffee the other day, well, that was a much bigger deal. And yet, as I was frantically wiping down the couch, I was still smiling as Sam was trying to help me. My signature move these days is smile and shake my head. But at least my heart is warm. Very warm indeed.

(and since it really has been a while, here are a LOT of photos to update the last 3 months in crazy town - aka, the Boyer hive.)

hug. now.

Over the last few weeks I have heard too many stories about lives ending suddenly. I don't know what it is about these stories that have resonated with me. Maybe it's that they were mothers who passed while giving life to their children, maybe it's that they were babies who were gone in the blink of an eye while enjoying a swim in a summer day. I think maybe in these circumstances, they hit home because they happened at times that I myself take advantage of. I play with my kids, watching them be themselves and enjoy all the things a kid should enjoy. I remember scary times in the Labor and Delivery room, but I have always myself been physically fine.
If anything, these stories - that have effected strangers I'm connected to one way or another - have made me realize that the hugs need to happen now. Drop the crap you're holding on to. Tell your husbands, kids, family, sisters, best freaking friends that you love them. And hug them. Right now.

nothing like getting a little sand in your. . .

Our trip to Bethany earlier this month was perfect. Except for the last part of it, which really sucked (just a stomach flu and a flat tire as we are ready to leave). But before that stuff, it was a great time with some really fun friends. Lots of fun with the kids, lots of fun with the grown ups pretending they are still kids after the real kids went to bed. Perfection.

And a little liberty and justice, after all. ;) (I know, it doesn't make any sense to me either, but Rachel gets it)

Royce and Fox, hanging pre-beach.

Sam's on a mission to find some sand.

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For the rock soup, of course.

Friends for nearly 12 years! xo

Fox was having dreams about the Brazilian soccer team. They scored.

Fun with sparklers...I can't share Gary's word.

It took a bit of practice but Rach finally got all the letters to go the same direction :)