Good Times

This week has been full of fun activities.  Tues Keaton had pack meeting.  His den performed a skit and he and Taron did the haka.  Wish I caught a picture of that.  Olaya had my attention a little.  I was able to catch one snapshot of the skit.

Wed was the last day of school for all three kids.

Taron had sixth grade graduation.

This mamma couldn't have been prouder.

I once thought looking across a crowded room

and catching the eye of a boyfriend/spouse

was pure heaven.

I had no idea how that would compare to looking

across a crowded cafeteria/gym

to meet eyes with my number 1.

He changed my world almost 12 years ago...

and keeps changing it.

Everyday with my children

is better than the one before.

Wishing I could freeze him,

all of them,

crosses my mind frequently.

Then I hold my oldest and my youngest

in my arms,

painfully aware how quickly they grow

while also joyful to be witness to it all.

Life is good.

It is even better when shared with friends.

Finally I captured a picture of my close friend Kelly

when she joined me for Taron's graduation.

Incidentally she is in the top picture with Keaton.

One year ago she was the one I called on

after a tragic dancing on tables incident.

Talks with her over lunch have helped

me get through some difficult and joyous times.

She spent time with me as I labored at home with Olaya.

As she is also married to a Polynesian,

we share anecdotes over the

challenges and fun we have.

Most important.....

she believes in the power of a hug.

It has been a good week.