what happened?

WOW. I have no words. That was quite a hiatus wasn't it? I definitely did not mean for almost 3 months to go by without a single post. I have no idea what happened.

It's like this summer has come and gone in a blur. It's hard to remember what we have even done. I feel like all of June was dedicated to my sister's wedding in Destin, and then to her reception here back home. And then July just flew by and now...and well now, it's August. And Luke starts school in 3 weeks. Preschool. *sniff sniff*

Oh, and I'm already planning his birthday party for the beginning of September since we will be gone on another vacation on his birthday week.

There is just so much going on.

I am going to make it a point to get on here and blog about our family more. I don't want to forget anything about the kids when they are this little. Especially because as we watch Caleb hit all these milestones, hubby and I have talked about how hard it is to picture Luke that small. And I don't want that vicious cycle to continue as both boys grow.

Caleb has already changed so much even since his first birthday (which I never got around to blogging about) and Luke just seems so grown up and preschooler like.

I don't even know where to begin.

But I will begin.

soon.

promise.

haven't forgotten!

I have LOTS to write about. But have had no motivation to come here and blog. Caleb has officially turned one (a few weeks ago! which I can't believe I haven't posted about yet), Luke's soccer is almost done (which I haven't even shown you pictures of how stinkin CUTE he is out there!), and well, summer is almost here with Luke's last day of speech tomorrow morning.

I promise I will catch up. I started this so I wouldn't forget anything. So be looking back soon. k?!?!

April Showers....

Bring out the MAY o's flowers...

Okay that was cheesy, but serioulsy the rain could not keep this little boy away! He had to get out his rain boots and his "ungella" and go for a walk....

and ride his Gator


all in the pouring down rain.

but serioulsy, look at these puppy dog eyes?!?!~ Could you say no to that face when he asked to go out there? We sure couldn't.

But these showers better seriously help out our flowers! and plants. and well, we'd be happy with just getting our grass to grow without clover this year!!

Winning

"I want to win"
"I'm going to win!"
"I'm really really fast"

These are all phrases that have been coming out of our little boys mouth lately. At first it was really cute, but now he is always saying it. He will stand out on the soccer field, during both practices and games, and it announce it loud enough for everyone to hear it.

Hubby and I have been tryin to explain to him that there is more than just winning. But it's hard to know if he is still really grasping the idea. I mean he gets that it's nice to have other people win because everytime we race him he will slow way down and let us win. And then say "great job mom! Bur next time I will win and you can tell me good job Lukie". Haha.

He's hilarious but still needs to know this concept.

Anyone have any thoughts?

Time

Time. It has caught up with me again. I just can't seem to get it together these days! I'm so behind on everything. On cleaning. Laundrying. and Blogging. We have just been far to busy these past days and weeks doing everything we could OUTSIDE! The weather has been far to great to stay in and boy to our boys love it.

Caleb had his first bike ride. Which he thought was so cool. Until his brother got in there with him and annoyed him. But he sure loved the wind in his hair....er...I mean curly mullet hair.

I think we have been to every park in about a 10 mile vicinity in the past 2 weeks. It has been sooo much fun! Daddy even got to take the morning off one day and go with us for a picnic lunch. I, of course, forgot the camera.

But anyway, here are all our Easter pictures. super late, but I can't NOT post about Caleb's FIRST Easter!

We started out the weekend taking the kids to an egg hunt at our local park. It was raining. IT WAS POURING. But you better believe we were out there with our umbrellas and baskets! Luke got moved up to the 3-5 year old hunt. Talk about FAST! wowzers those eggs were gone in like 2 minutes. And our son, the fastest 3 year old we have ever known, made his egg hunt unique to himself. He started off when they blew the whistle in a full out sprint to be the first kid in the middle of the yard, and then turned right around (without grabbing any eggs) and ran right back to us. We think he thought it was a race. He did eventually get some eggs, and it's all on video. Absolutely hilarious. But at least this year he grasped the concept a little more....last year he was putting the eggs in every other kids basket.

Anyway, after that we headed over to Lala and Papaw's.

Had to get one of me and hubby. love him!

My sweetest nephew was bound and determined to get to those eggs. He even brought along his trusty mallet to knock down anyone in his path....

Mamaw had a grand ole time holding the youngest Mayo baby....

Luke of course had to get all the candy out of his eggs ASAP,

As did Caleb...Except these were Jayden's...Ooops! Just got a little excited huh buddy??

Uncle D showing them how to spread out the goods and count the eggs.

Papaw and Caleb got pretty relaxed as the day went on too...

Easter Sunday after a great church sermon we headed off to Mimi and Papaw Jeff's. and yes. you guessed it...another Easter Egg Hunt.

Caleb had some mad skills this year....

Luke had the best time ever playing with one of his favorite cousins.

And Grandma sure did enjoy her surprise pictures of all 10 of her great-grandkids! We absolutely got the reaction we were hoping for.

And we couldn't have a 2010 Easter pic without all the babies all us cousins were pregnant with this time last year!

That just about sums up Easter. It was filled of fun. Laughter. Family. Candy. And more candy. and we are still eating Candy!

****stayed tuned for Caleb's FIRST birthday. Yep. FIRST birthday. Sometimes I think my eyes are not reading it right, but it's true. He will be 1. *sniff *sniff **** I will post again before his actual birthday, but still....it's coming up!

What does a Thursday night at our house look like?

THIS.

It involves some pretty funny stuff

Needless to say I became quickly impressed with the Mayo's head standing abilities. I, unfortunately cannot perform this skill. Or have ever been able too, or will probably never attempt for that matter. But still, very impressive.

Happy Birthday to Mommy!

Well, it was about 2 weeks ago now, but I wanted to document it none the less. I turned 27. Yes, 27. I still can't believe it, 27! Maybe if I keep saying, well, typing it, it won't be true.

I know it's not "old" to some. But to me, 27 seems old. You know when your 18 and graduating high school and you think about what your life might entail in the next 9-10 years....27/28 seemed old! and now....here I am.

but at least I am happy to report this is exactly where I thought I would be at 27. (Despite the fact I don't have the year of teaching under my belt quite yet thanks to our little unexpected blessing, Luke)

Life is good. I am loving it. Loving my hubby, loving my kids, and just loving life. I wouldn't want my 27th birthday to be spent in any other way.

Loving this time of year...

And so are the boys.

Hoping for more days like this one!