Our Favorite Shades of Green: Another weekend is a wrap. . .

Well I have been meaning to get on here and get things rolling again, but March is such a busy month in our house. First, I should say a "Happy Birthday!" to the best father-in-law a girl could ask for. I am so honored to call him "dad." He has always help Allen and I through the years. I am so grateful for the love and kindness he has shown me, especially when he didn't have to. Through their mended relationship, Allen and his dad, Michael, have taught me many things. God definitely knows when and where to inject people to fill voids in your life. He has filled a great void in me. I am thankful!!

Soccer has officially started!! Woo hoo!! I am pumped. We had a long day at the soccer complex on Saturday. It was beautiful and full of sunshine. I love getting back into the swing of things. It feels SOOO good! Our family is like a well oiled machine when it comes to soccer. We are fanatics (to put it lightly!) LOL I am going to add some pics from Asher's 1st practice. It was the coldest!! I about froze. Our friend, Ron, is coaching Asher's team and is Allen's assistant coach for Jaxon's team. Allen is his assistant coach and then he is the head coach of Jaxon's team. They work great together! Ron and his wife, Becky have 4 kids that are almost the exact ages as our's (just a few months difference), so they really understand how difficult and rewarding a big family is. It's great to have friends that understand where you are in life. It seems to make things easier!

I have a heavy heart tonight. I'm trying to decided what to do this coming weekend. I am taking Jaxon and Asher to Illinois for the day. I am dropping Jaxon off at his Grandma and Papa's house for spring break week. It is a little tradition that they started last year. I am so happy he gets to spend time with them. It will be something that he will always remember and cherish. After we drop him off I have a whole day to spend in IL. What to do??? I dream of going to see my Grandma, but I'm actually really scared to know how that would turn out. It makes me nervous and sick to my stomach just to think about it. Will my "mother" be there? Will Grandpa be there and ask me to leave like last time? I am dying to visit with her, but on the other hand, I'm not sure how Asher would respond. So I'm still pondering and praying about how to spend the day. I want to go out to my Grandparent's church and show Asher everything out there, but who knows?! I'm not sure what would be the best. So I'm glad I have a few days to pray about it. I want to make sure Asher has a great time too! So whoever is reading, please pray that I am given the right answer and things work out smoothly. I need an easy-going weekend. ;)

Well I didn't sum up the weekend very well, but I am exhausted and I am going to go enjoy a calm, quiet, kid-free night with Allen and the Academy Awards. I am such a fan of the Oscars! I love it!!!! Allen loves to watch something that makes me happy, so he is happy too! :)