Catching Lightning Bugs

This past weekend we headed to Belvidere for the Knapper family reunion. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with family that you don't get to see often due to distance and schedules. Our Florida family made the trip up and brought with them a few special guests (3 boys) Mason and Thomas were in heaven. I think it was the first time EVER that boys out numbered girls.

Tennessee has one thing Florida doesn't have...lightning bugs. The boys were excited to catch them, and a part of my childhood was brought back. I was transported back to my youth when we did the exact same thing, at the exact same house. (it wasn't my parents yet) and I know this is something we will now do every trip home. I forgot how much fun it was.

I don't think Mason will let me forget that for a long time.

Jack was a great lightning bug catcher and he was so sweet to share with Mason.

I think Mason found a new best friend!

My Aunt Cherry gave me a great idea to use the lightning bugs as a night light. It made the night that much more magical and in the morning Mason was excited to release them and watch them fly away.

I didn't get a picture of all the kids together- I was so bummed. All three boys were so great and patient with Mason and Reagan. And they all seemed to have a blast. We'll have to get together next time we head to the beach!

Walk with me

This is what happens when we spend the morning in our PJ's.

Love my little boy!

He looks like he is up to something- Reagan just looks comfy!

A girl and her cat. (or cattie as she likes to call him!)

Turning 32

Today is my birthday. And I couldn't have had a better day. We headed to the pool this morning to swim with some great friends. After that, we came home had lunch and go ready to go out to dinner. My neighbor (and dear friend, Morgan) came over and curled my hair for me. I NEVER curl it and wanted to learn how so it was a lesson but she did most of the work for me :) Then we head to Wasabi (a Japanese Steakhouse) for dinner. We had never gone and overall the kids had a great time- although Reagan wasn't a fan of the fire. After dinner, Steve put the kids down so I could mow (I'm a freak I know but I LOVE to mow) then we ended the day with cupcakes. I couldn't think of a better way to start 32.

 One.blessed.mama.

Here's to 32!