World's Best Husband

10 Wonderful things Ryan has done for me this past 2 week:

1. Had Merry Maid's come (deep) clean our house for Mother's day.
2. Let me open and wear the earrings I ordered for myself for Mother's day 2 weeks early.
3. Let me sleep in, he got up with the boys (this is my best treat, I hate mornings.)
4. Planned and cooked dinner last night (5/21).
5. Took me shopping at the Harold's outlet this weekend in Austin!
6. Took the family out for ice cream (we love doing this).
7. Met my mother half way to get the boys and I, so we could stay longer at my mother's house (he had to get back to church).
8. He always takes care of mowing the lawn. I don't even have to worry about taking up this task!
9. He let me choose the movie last week from Blockbuster!
10. He cleaned up everything that was on the floor in the bathroom (most of it was his stuff, but he still did it, YEA!)

Finally an update!

First of all, I have forgotten my camera the past 2 weekends when we have done really fun stuff! For Mother's day, we went to Jacksboro for R&R. The boys love going to J-town because they get to see Mum's and Grandad. Grandad is Carter's #1 buddy. He will watch him and then run to him. They boys played in the sandbox and threw rocks and sticks at the shed. Ben calls it throwing the baseballs. London was there to keep everybody in line. The 3 had such a great time. Mums even put pennies in the sandbox. My boys had no interest digging for money, they would rather throw things. London was digging to China trying to find the money. It was great to be with the family over the weekend.

This past weekend, the boys were shipped back to J-town, and Ryan and I went to San Antonio! Ryan earned a trip through his company, the trip was to the Hill Country Hyatt. We had a relaxing time in the country setting. I even had time to lay by the pool for a couple of hours. On Saturday, I went to Austin to see my college friend Ann. (She is the twin that had twims last August if you remember past blogs about her.) The twins are growing, I can't believe how big they are getting. They were so sweet! Ann, send me pictures so I can post them!

We are getting ready for summer. I have 1 day left! This past year has been such a great experience being able to stay home part time. I love teaching and being a mother, this truly has been the perfect job for me! I am looking forward to a fun filled summer with the boys.

Yummy Treat

Bedtime snack

Benjamin and I had a great time on Tuesday night dipping strawberries in chocolate for his daddy. He would run back to the room and say, "Daddy, don't come in here, we are making you a surprise." Ryan had no idea what it could be especially because chocolate was dripping down his face! Benjamin wanted to dip the strawberry and then eat it right then. He didn't like the waiting time and putting them on a plate. Poor little Carter was already in bed, more strawberries for us!

Merriman Camping Trip

Group picture with all the campers!
Group picture in front of the lake.
Aunt (Re)Becca with Benjamin
2 prego's Rebecca on left 16 weeks, Melissa on right 12 weeks! What will they have???

Benjamin is really big into distinguishing if someone is a boy or girl. So I asked him what the 2 aunties were having. He thinks Rebecca is having a girl and Melissa is having a boy. He says, "Mommy, girl in her tummy." I am already getting the boy vibes for Melissa, but I can't get a reading on Rebecca. We will find out in about 3 weeks though. Doug and Melissa are waiting until birth (November), which I think will be exciting too. I don't have any good stories about the camping trip because I didn't go, all I know is both my boys had a great time! I will be looking forward to going next year. Especially because between the 2 new little ones, I can hold a baby the entire time!