Much needed catch up session

Okay, grab some wine coffee, sit back, and relax. I have some catching up to do.  We officially have 23 days left of school, yippee, I believe I am more excited than the boys, and my students!! Football is in full swing, it always amazes me how Henry comes out of his shell around this season, and he really improves with each season. I do realize however, how pad football is going to completely stress me out!!!!! We celebrated Jayce's birthday, it was too much fun and some much needed relaxation. He was a good sport about getting whip cream in his face. I am also posting pictures from the boys' birthday party because I just realized I have not uploaded those pictures. You might want some more to drink. :)

Mustache Bash!!!

 Football: Spring 2013

 John is excited he gets to help coach!!

 He also phot bombs most of the pictures!

A day at the park...

Jayce's birthday

What a wonderful life!!!

Can you believe the Bente Boys' are a year older!?

It is hard to believe that they went from this...

Jayce Robert Bente

April 29, 2009 8lbs. 6oz. 

To this!!!!

As I look back on the years I find myself with tears in my eyes. How? Why so fast? Where has the time gone? I cannot believe I am the mother of an 8 and 4 year old. Two years from now Henry will be in double digits!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaa! Okay, not going to visit the future for too long.

Henry has come so far in the last few years. He is flourishing in school, making friends, playing football, and constantly has something crazy to tell us.

Jayce has so much more to go, but the personality that is blooming on this child is amazing. I literally NEVER know what he is going to say. I tense a little bit when people I don't know ask him a questions. Ha!

Both these kids have such a kind heart, bubbly personality, and the best laugh!!!

I have tons to update you guys on, but I will save that for later. Have a wonderful week.

March 2013

I can't promise quality pictures for this post, but at least you can see what we have been up to the last few weeks. They are all phone pictures. Enjoy...

The first part of Spring Break we visited John's family in the valley, it is always an adventure:

We went Ocean Bowling:

 Jayce's favorite person for the visit!

 We went to the circus, it was a one ring circus and it was really neat, I don't think any of us have seen these types of animals up so close. 

 This is what Jayce looked like the entire time. 

 Me and My Silly Monkey!

 Heading Home:

 Meet Kiki: The new Bente Family addition

 She has already made herself at home:

 Henry and Jayce painting at Ava's birthday party:

 As usual Alyssa & Jayce playing with the kitchen!

 St. Patty's day breakfast

 Henry and I are getting back in the gym: they have a youth program at our gym and he thinks it is cool that he gets to be on the treadmill next to me. 

Have a wonderful March and see most of our friends and family soon!!!XOXO