The simple, shining moments...

Brock had his first singing/speaking part in the elementary school musical {Cinderella} yesterday. I was so proud of all the students that had major roles. It was the sweetest production I've seen in a long time. So full of color and fun. I'd post more pictures, except that I didn't get permission from all the families...so you'll just have to trust me that it was cute. =)

Brock doesn't have an edge against most of his classmates when it comes to sports and natural ability or speed, so when he had this opportunity, he jumped at it and I think that smile you see just after the show tells so much. We keep trying to encourage him to just be good at what he loves and in everything else in life always do your best.

Ava is just learning to ride a 'big girl bike'. {And don't worry, she just happened to not be wearing her helmet in this picture, but normally we make sure she has it on 99% of the time...} She is getting faster and better at stopping too. I love that I gave her a boundary- she can ride down the street a few houses to where she sees a yellow fire hydrant and then she's to turn around and come back. So far, she rides right to the 'yellow spot' and then comes back. It's one of the few rules she does obey lately and it makes me happy knowing that once in awhile mothering has its rewards.

The smiles I get everyday are enough to keep me going. The obdience is just icing on the cake.

Happy Mother's Day one day early, to all my Mom readers and friends. I think we should really get a week-long celebration and pampering for all our hard work. But one day full of smiles and obedience will be gift enough to me.

{Here's our 'baby burger' pic at 20 weeks, for those who continue to follow his growth.}