Mackey Tease

I have to say, it sure is nice to have so many boys to feed. These guys put food away like nobody's business and then ask for more.

They leave the table making me feel like the best cook in the world. Sure, some people just tell me that boys will eat anything, but I like to think it's because of my incredible cooking skills.

But sometimes, no amount of marinating, grilling, pan searing, seasoning, or basting tastes as good as a blue cardboard box of all American mac 'n cheese.

This favorite is known around here as "mackey tease" and requested often...this is not to say it is made often. But it sure is fun to watch these two bottomless pits enjoy it.

Take a Walk

It's not everyday that I get to go on a walk with a cowboy in his vest and sheriff badge, boots, and hat.

Because some days that cowboy is a knight completely decked out with plastic armor and has trained his little brother to act as his jousting partner.

Some days I go on a walk with two very cute baseball players in their Atlanta Braves hats.

Some days it's with a texting pirate and his 8 month old matey. Not sure if it's the cutlass or the eye patch that brings us lots of attention.

It's not everyday I get to go on a walk with a cowboy, a baseball player, a knight, or a pirate. But it is everyday that I am beyond blessed to spend time with these two highly imaginative boys.

Made You Look

Want to see something ridiculously stinkin' cute?

Thanks for the shades Grandpa!

Man of our House

Nothing quite captures my heart like the sight of my husband interacting with our boys.

Watching my hero get down on the floor to wrestle, drive matchbox cars, and build towers just melts me.

My man can research, write, debate, negotiate, litigate, and save lives, but once he gets home and after he sweeps me up for a kiss he is all about his boys.

They admire, imitate, observe, and respect their Dad. Watching my man with my little men is one of my greatest joys in life.

Path Less Traveled

I like to wonder how God will use the personalities I see developing in my little men. What type of leaders, husbands, fathers will come of these creative, impulsive, comical, imaginative boys.

When Harrison refuses to use any object for it's designed purpose I see an imagination to capture the masses, engineering to solve a world crisis, and a visionary creating the next big thing. While his impulsive nature of "leap before looking" may scare me to pieces, I know heroes need such bravery.

When he marches to the beat of his own drum, reasoning with teachers, leading older children on the play ground and proudly heading into public dressed in cowboy boots, a gladiator helmet, and a pirate sword I wonder how God will use such confidence, leadership, and personality.

See, Harrison doesn't like to stay on the path everyone else is taking, he finds new trails. He could care less of naysayers, they spur him on. His drive and passion are unmistakable. While this momma can only wonder what God has in store, I pray this man will grow after God's own heart...even while wearing his cowboy boots.
(Last shot is for Project 52 and Then She Snapped)

Fallen

I love how this little man can make me feel like a million bucks. How he breaks into a beaming smile when I come into view. How he reaches for me to sweep him up. How he wraps his pudgey arms tight around my neck and buries his face in my shoulder.

I love his open mouth kisses all over my face and his fingers gently playing with my hair. I love hearing him say "Mum" even if he doesn't really know what he's saying. I used to wonder if loving our second son would come just as naturally as the first time, but all doubts have long been erased as I've fallen hard for this guy!

Words of Wisdom

It's better to build boys...

...than to...

...mend Men.

Truett Cathy, Founder and Chairman, Chick-Fil-A Inc.