Graduation . .packing. . .baseball . . .fishing . .. Mother's Day . . .oh my!

Last weekend was one for the record books. We crammed in as many events and accomplishments as possible for one family, I think.

Sweet Colby graduated from preschool on Thursday night. My parents were able to come for the weekend, and Aunt Moni and Annie came as well. I loved watching his sweet little face . . .he had to be the most joyous, excited kid on the stage, and I think I can even say that without bias! He was just absolutely BUSTING with joy. The 3 classes sang songs, then they left for a video presentation, then came back in with little caps on their heads for their "diploma presentation". All the classes graduated, then performed some more songs together. Colby led the closing prayer - he started with a couple of giggles, then regained composure and prayed very sweet blessings over his family, his teachers, his friends, and all their futures in Kindergarten. I LOVE that little boy. I can't even begin to describe the delight he brings to my heart, and I've never been prouder of him than I was Thursday night. My baby is growing up.

Giggley, giddy Colby leads the prayer

Below is our school director, June, sharing some sweet words with Colby after the graduation. She blessed him with her words . . .very sweet moment.

We were supposed to close on our new house Friday morning, but a paperwork glitch prevented it. Lord willing, we will close this coming Friday so we can start MOVING IN!! The nice thing about NOT closing was that we had all day Friday to pack! And can I just say that my parents are packing MACHINES?!? Mom had most of my kitchen packed up by afternoon, and had the entire playroom done by Saturday. Dad emptied the storage barn, patched up nail holes, took out shelving that we are taking . . .just all sorts of stuff. We did meet our realtor at the new house for a chance to show it to my parents, plus I wanted to see it again as well. It had been a long time and I needed a peek!

On Saturday, we had our last t-ball game, and the boys loved playing, having snacks, and getting their all important trophy! From there, all the kids had naptime, then we were off to the Head farm in Cleburne for a time of fishing and hot dog roast. All 3 boys LOVED fishing (Colby loved it the most and caught the biggest fish), and hot dogs were a fun treat as well. Brady was brave enough to take a ride with Uncle Aric on his 4 wheeler, and LOVED it. We just all enjoy our time out at the farm so much. We are so thankful for our relationship with the Head family . . .they are GREAT to us!!

The Ranger's mascot, Captain, came to the fields for the league's last day. He visited every game, and was having some fun with Colby while Colby waited in the at bat circle!


Nothing better than seeing your kids being loved by your parents, and watching them do some of the same things with your children that you remember them doing with you!


I love this one below of my three little men. They were having a chat about the best techniques to use to catch a fish on your pole. Wise little guys, those Vaughn boys!

I love the picture below of Tyler . . .I love how he strikes a pose for every picture I take of him. He's such a hoot - he's growing up way too fast.
Sunday was Mother's Day, of course, and it was extra special since my mom was with me. Plus, it was Monica's first Mother's Day, so we enjoyed celebrating for lots of reasons and lots of moms. We had a great time together at church, then at lunch. Then we had our annual Care Group Mother's Day night out with several moms from Care Group. Yummy dinner together, great conversation, Starbucks time, and more good conversation. I'm thankful for my mom, my sister, and for my mom friends this year!

Great weekend. Probably not much in the near future with closing, moving, etc. I'll surface again sometime from some new location! Blessings!

Weekend away. . .

I had a very unique experience this past weekend. I went with a few good friends out to a peaceful, beautiful, relaxing, ranch for a weekend away from everything busy and demanding and hectic in life. Oh bliss!!

We went out Friday afternoon, and enjoyed time sitting on one of the oh .. .maybe 4 porches in rocking chairs looking at the deer and turkeys roaming the area. Sipped coffee in the sun, enjoyed relaxing, ate girly meals, watched 3 movies uninterrupted, scrapbooked to my heart's content on the most massive table ever, went on walks with friends, talked about every topic possible, laughed hard belly laughs over silly things, and cried tears (mostly over one especially sweet and heartwrenching movie - "The Notebook"). And did I mention we ate a lot of junk food?

I sure am thankful for my sweet friends that would take a weekend to be with each other, and I'm thankful for the owner of the amazing ranch that was so kind to let us be there for the weekend. But mostly, I'm thankful for my sweet honey who is wise enough to recognize that I need those kind of weekends every once in a while . . . .it makes us all better. Thanks, babe, for being the kind of hubby who encourages me to go, and for being the kind of Daddy who truly LOVES doing all things boy with your little men all weekend (table pancakes?!? that was a good one!).

Excited to be ON THE WAY OUT OF TOWN!!

Tami was IMPRESSED with the kitchen. She would spontaneously start stroking the island butcher block, get a big grin on her face, and exclaim in awe.

I think we counted over 30 deer passing through behind the house. They were beautiful to watch!

Gobble! Gobble!

Enjoying sweet moments with good friends.

I love scrapbooking with Tami! Denise and Kim weren't interested, but they let us have our fun and didn't complain one bit!

BTW - Did I mention how AMAZING this place was??? Not exactly my taste in decor (i.e. dead stuffed animals that all the hunters who go there have killed), but hey - a girl can't be too picky about free lodging and amazing scenery, now can she?