Mommy plus Five

Today my precious grandson turns 3! 

Happy Birthday to my darling Cooper. The smartest, funniest, most creative...epic...awesome...three-year-old ninja, super warrior, dude on the planet! 

"I love you Cooper!" 



I am so blessed to have this precious, sweet, amazing spirit in my life. Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!! 

And to my darling son Brandon, and my amazing daughter-in-law Amber...you are getting old.  

I love you guys.

Peace.

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I had a conversation with my grandson Cooper this evening.  He was telling me all he wants for Christmas.

He is so precious, my sweet little Cooper.  :)



Peace.

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I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on how blessed I am.  Our family has been through some difficult times these past few years, but we always remain strong, centered, and a unified force.  A huge reason we always get through the dark days is because we have the love and protection of my oldest son Garrett.

Garrett has stepped up as not only the most amazing son a mom could ever ask for, but an incredible role model for his little brothers.

"Son, words could never express how much I love you.  Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do for this family.  You are our rock."

My son Garrett, and his love Kori.  <3


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My precious grandchildren are visiting today.  They are the lights of my life.  :)








Peace.

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Peace.

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It was almost midnight, and Blake was really wanting to take a night time bike ride around the neighborhood. I thought it sounded like fun, but I needed more adventure than just the neighborhood.  I asked Casey if he would join us, then I knew we would be safe.  He said yes, and off we went.

The night was perfect.  Clear skies, bright moon, and a cool, breezy  70°f.  We rode along the bench, which is a higher elevation in Boise that looks down on the city, past one of the oldest cemeteries in Boise, the Boise Depot, and all through downtown Boise.  It would have been awesome to ride along the river, but the greenbelt is so dark at night there is no way I was going to try that.  With my luck we would have ended up crossing paths with a mountain lion or two.

We had an amazing 11.78 mile ride.  It was a very spontaneous decision...but a great one.  I almost died on one corner when I hit a curb going way too fast, but mama got control of her iron horse pretty quickly.  It was one of those slow motion...OMG my life passed before my eyes...sort of moments.  The boys had a major heart attack, then were very impressed with my moves.  The irony of the "almost crash" was that it was right next to the cemetery...lol

We are definitely going to do this more often.  Garrett and Kori did the same, but they left a bit earlier than we did.  I will say that I love this city!  I never once felt unsafe or worried.  Everyone we passed smiled and said hello.  We got home just before 2:00AM.  I am going to sleep well tonight.

Blake has decided that I am..."The coolest, most awesome mom ever!"  I say "YAY!"  I will take that.  :)

Moon shining over the cemetery.







 Idaho Capitol Building.
 I had the shutter speed on low, and a car drove past and left a cool trail of light.







 Boise Depot.


Peace.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

Garrett drove us high up into the foothills this evening for a photo adventure.  We were hoping to see the supermoon, but the cloud cover was too thick.

I had an awesome time with Garrett, Casey and Blake hiking through the hills looking down at the city...hoping we did not stumble upon any rattlesnakes or cougars...lol

We got up to the top just before 9:30pm, and the moon finally broke through at almost 11pm.  Never did get to see the moon completely, but the city lights, and the company, were awesome.  :)

Thank you Garrett!


















Peace.

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