beaches...

bellows...

david's favorite beach.  

can't say i mind it!

sweet baby boy...

swimming...  i am continually impressed by james in the water.  my boy who wouldn't touch the water two years ago!  now, keeps up with his sister well!

taking the bieb out for a swim!

we have spent quite a bit of time recently at the beach.  it's been so much fun.  even chris is enjoying being in the water!  with his floaty on, he's fairly independent when the waves aren't too big!  i am so impressed with him, too!  

i tried a new recipe for dinner.  i found it on pinterest, and LOVED it!  i used lite coconut milk and no ginger.  i also used my doterra essential oils for the lime, cilantro and lemongrass, because i didn't have any of those!  they were amazing!  d would have wanted it creamier.  i liked less calories/fat!  and didn't mind the thickness.  i would have also done more chicken.  i did a little less than called for!  even the kids loved it!  will totally be making it again soon.  

it probably took 20 minutes to prepare, and it all used one pot and a chopping block.  LOVE the easy clean up.  alright... there you go.  if you need something new and easy.  and love THAI COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN as much as me!  

i love our current schedule.  which is about to get much busier with soccer season upon us.  but, we spend most afternoons walking down the street to play with friends, or hitting up the pools or parks.  it makes the afternoons so fun!

d and i had a big convo about school this weekend.  we (i) had briefly thought about homeschooling, after james asked to be homeschooled last year.  i still love the idea for a lot of reasons, but david didn't think it was a good idea.  i love the freedom in submitting to my husband more!  i have also occasionally felt guilty about paying so much for school right now.  and sending james every day, to his third year of preschool.  

d and i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the kids school.  and it was so good to hear him say that.  and over the last year, so much has made me at peace about where we have them.  and this morning, james- who missed the last two days of school, and struggled at the beginning of the year, only adding to my guilt- couldn't contain his excitement about going to school.  i even (hesitantly) asked if he would rather be homeschooled.  he said, "no way.  i love my school".  such a blessing to hear that!  

and nora.  she asks daily to stay for the after school care until 5:30pm.  what a horrible mom that i DON'T leave her there every day!  (mostly cause i am too cheap to pay for it!!)  but i love that she loves to be there and with her friends.  

that's what i got today...