what have we been doing?

If you are wondering this question, it means that I have once again been slacking on this poor little blog. Oh well, I've had better things to do, and lucky for you-- now you get to hear about all those 'better things!' :)

Spring break was a few weeks ago. We had a great time just hanging out with family and friends. We did take a little adventure to Airmaxx Trampoline Park in St.Cloud with Ryder's cousins and they had a blast, while this momma was sweating bullets. It is a workout! Other than that, we just enjoyed being home, and being together - and really, what is better than that? 

Then of course came Easter and all those little Easter festivities. We died 'koolaid' easter eggs, went on easter egg hunts, and that silly bunny made it's way out to darwin and left some goodies for Piper and Ryder. We praised 'the big guy' at church, hung out with our families, and as always, ate. (And then ate some more.)

Somewhere right around this time, my little peeps celebrated her 1/2 year of life.... 6 months old already?? I'm still trying to figure out just where all that time went, but I'll save that for another post - turning ".5" gets you your own blog post around here ;) 

Next came Key West. And yes, there will be a separate post for this also. Way too much excitement to combine it all into this one.... more to come!

Along with all of these celebrations is a bit of sadness as well. This household has been 'Fighting for Gage" and sending our prayers up for him and his family since day one. If you don't know about Gage, you probably aren't from around these parts. Gage is a young boy who was diagnosed back in October with an inoperable brain tumor, and his fight ended this past Sunday. Although I know he was so young and had so much life yet to live, I know in my heart that Jesus is taking care of him now, and I know he is free of all the pain. I don't know all the details of heaven and earth, but my faith is strong, and I know for a fact that Jesus loves his children!  I haven't been able to formulate words on how all of this has made me feel up until now because as a parent, I just can't wrap my head around what the Drivers and all of their family and friends have been going through. Even if you have no idea who these people are....please say a prayer for them to find comfort and peace, a prayer for Gage up in heaven, and if you can, donate to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation :) I realize that money doesn't solve problems such as heartache and grieving, but it can fund research to find cures for all these malicious diseases. We have some really smart and talented people in this world, and with the right tools and resources, they will figure this stuff out eventually, I'm sure of it! 

And on that note, this mommy is heading to bed. Yes, it is 9:30 --don't judge :)