Y3W: 2 or 3?

Quite possibly my most favorite picture ever...

Ty and Ace.  Krogering with me.
Thinking about the germy car they're in?  We all need 'em.  

You know that song Darius Rucker sings. Goes like..."it won't be like this for long..."
I think he's singing it to me when he sings the chorus.
My weekends are my days off. Sometimes it feels like those days are endless. Never ending.
The boys won't nap. They only want to eat junk. They whine. My mind spins out of control about all the things I should be doing--cleaning, organizing, untangling the necklaces in my top drawer, cooking ahead for the next week, sorting through the boys closets...
Yet, my 2 little Lillpop's don't understand.
They don't get that Mama has other "jobs" besides my day job. You know, the one that pays the bills.  They don't understand that they can't live on hot dogs and gummy snacks. And they surely don't understand why Daddy is always gone right now.  They don't get "baseball".  They don't understand why Daddy is home late during the week and not at home on weekends right now.
And yet, I have this baby bug stuff going on again.  It seem's like baby fever is in the air again with everyone I know.  Yep, I've caught it.
I'm so worn out.  So exhausted.  So tired.
But I can't seem to quit thinking that a 3rd baby will make our family complete.  I don't want to have regrets of choosing not to.   No one seem's to think like me...our families think I'm crazy.  Actually, I'm thinking they'd be kind of...well, I just don't know how the news would be taken.  They help us out a lot.
Todd is...well, I think he's open...but not "sold".  Money.  Time.  What if...
But, you only live once.  How fun much fun would 3 kiddos have, with their families down the road, at Christmas.  Celebrating Birthday's.  Vacations.  I think about that.  I think about the future with the "more the merrier" mentality.
Now, it's work.  Hard work.  But, these are the days.  This IS what life is about.
It's kind of like the pain of childbirth.  It hurts.  Bad.  But, you do it again because that feeling of seeing your baby you've grown inside you is an absolute miracle.  It is worth it.  You forget the pain.  You remember feeling love at first site.  And, it's the best feeling in the world.
No, I don't want a girl.  No, I don't want a boy.  I want a baby.
Because it really won't be like this for long.

WW: Royalty

2012 must be the year of concerts.  Lady A, Darius Rucker, Jimmy Buffett and...
Sir Elton John.
Oh yes, we did. My cousin had tickets she couldn't use and...
Steph and I had a GNO on a school night.
Because I mean...we are the Queens in our houses.  Because we live in Penis Palace's.

Steph and I...before the concert.  We went to dinner beforehand and everyone looked at us and said "are you all going to the concert?"  I guess people in Henderson, KY don't wear sequins and red hot pants (I still want some Steph) on a school night!

Not too shabby, right?

The woman with her hands behind her head.  OMG, she was pretty much in LOVE with Elton.  She did.not.stop dancing.  She knew every word to every song and had a new dance to every song too.  I've said before I think airports are the best for people watching.  Well, airports and the KY State Fair.  Let's go ahead and add "Elton John Concert" to that list too.  Hilarious. 

Kind of disappointed he had the words to his songs on his piano and on a teleprompter...

Besides the piano playing, this was his entertainment.  He waved to the crowd after each song and then took a swig of water.  No costume changes, no platform heels. Just piano playing.  Good piano playing.  Not the kind Mrs. Gloria taught me when I was 7.  Rock it out and make you dance in your seat piano playing.  

Another "Royal" wave.

There she is again.  And, if you look to her left a row or two back.  The red dress.  It was Drag Queen.  He/She had on a British flag sequins dress with a red shawl over it.  I wish I could have been closer to check her out.  Told ya there was good people watching!  

And, Elton again.  Sir Elton.  Can you believe he's got a baby at home?  CRAZY!

I'm so glad I have Steph to join me in this crazy life known as being a Boy Mom! She has a sister too...and we both ended up with 2 boys! We don't get out much besides concerts and running. But, running doesn't count because we do that when everyone in our house is asleep. So, until the next concert (JUNE...Kenny...Tim...Nashville) and the next (BIG O. We know the headliner...and no one else does:). 2012 is looking pretty entertaining! For the Queens. 2012. You rock!

Photography Contest-Team Ace

Okay friends and family…I have a homework assignment for you!

Our photographer is having a contest to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Captured Moments Photography has captured our little boys since before they were born!

PLEASE help us w/ some votes.    Here is how to vote:

“Like” Captured Moments Photography on Facebook.

Click on the “ Vote 0-3 years” photo link.  (mobile devices won't work...sorry!)

Ace’s “spot” is moving…it depends on how many votes he gets!  Here is the photo you’ll be looking for:

Sweet Baby Acey...1 year Photo

Check VOTE and you’re done...or, you can SHARE it after you vote!  Make sure the number goes up 1 so your vote counts!
Or, you can keep going back to vote every 6 hours if you really want to help us out! 

And, Ace says Thank you too...

WW: Weekend Re-cap...Is it summer already?

First things first, have you voted for my little Ace yet?   I promise he'll send you virtual hugs and kisses and cheesey smiles!  And, our photographer's facebook page has crazy awesome picture ideas that will blow up your Photog. Pinterest Boards, so like them, and like Ace.  THANKYOUVERYMUCH!
Now, taking care of some weekend business.  We rocked it out at the baseball field.  Todd went 3-4...HOLLA...and the boys had a ball running around the ballpark.  Usually this time of year it's kind of chilly.  Sometimes, too cold to even go to the field. 
Not this year. 
Hello 80 degree + temps!!!

The ice cream Man visited.  Smart Man.  It was hot and these 4 boys devoured their treats! Pop-Pop, Todd's Dad, bought all the boys a firecrack popsicle.  Nothing like sticky hands and baseball dirt!

Daddy and his boys

Maybe my favorite picture of Ace and his Daddy.  Ever.

Dude likes popsicles. 

Ty and "his cousin Brayden" as he told my Dad...Friday night popsicles.  Because that's how we roll.  You know, they are a part of the food pyramid.  No?  

Ty, Brayden, and Brock watching the ballgame.  I'm not sure if they were more excited about the big boys on the field or the concession stand. 

This smile...makes me melt.  Have you voted?

Sweet Brayden.  Love him!

And, how about a little Sunday Jesus praising...

WW: Prayer Hands

Before you watch this video let me just say that the point is not to be judged because my boys are eating hot dogs and fries. It is what it is.
The focus is on the prayer. Because, it's sweet.

The burp at the end...that's classic Acey.  He's always "spot on" and freakin' hilarious. Or, as he says 1,246 times a day, "I funny Mama!"
Ty Man's country accent makes me laugh.  Yes, he calls me Mama.  Yes, he has a little twang.  Yes, we love it!  So yeah, I'm proud of their prayer hands.  And, the prayer.  Ty was too.  Just a little bit ;)

Y3W: Concert Wrap Up

Let me preface this little post...I like concerts.  Good concerts.  My Dad knew this guy who hooked us up with awesome tickets to all the good concerts growing up.  Good seats are not always easy to get, so we took advantage of this little perk.
Anyhow, I recently went to 2 concerts in 6 days.  I'm bad ass like that...

Yes, this is where we stood.  We had "pit" tickets.  We were INSIDE the stage!

Lauren, Steph, and myself.  We were out on a ::GASP:: school night.  Rebels...

Yes, we were a part of the show!

Darius Rucker is awesome.  "nuff said.

Yes, we shook their hands.  More than once.  We were THOSE people in the big screens.  Yes, I got texts from friends telling me they saw me.  And, one of the boys teachers saw me too...

"It Won't Be Like This for Long"...oh, I love that song!

Get your Fins Up!

Seeing him inside when it was cold was different.  Much different that last time...at Lake Geneva.  In June.  Regardless, he puts on an awesome show for all ages.  For the record, a group of ladies that sat in front of us were no less than 75 years old told my sister they were drunk.  Crack.Me.Up.

Me, my sister, and my Mama @ the Parrothead Pre-Party.  Why yes, we sure did have a Cheeseburger in Paradise and a Margarita!

It was a beach party on his stage.  Oh, how I wish I was at the beach.  Only 4 more weeks...