The Gay Family Blog: You get what you get...

As we rode to school yesterday Drew reminded me "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit." I guess he has heard this a lot lately. I told him I needed to remember that more during my day - especially as we walk this Lenten journey to Easter. Good thing for me is most days I like what I get! But, like everyone I have my moments. We had a busy March. I traveled several weeks in a row and Kevin was full-time SuperDad! I did "suffer" through my first earthquake while in Beverly Hills which was a little unnerving. Luckily I had my friend Celeste with me to share in the excitement. Got to spend the weekend in Arkansas with friends and family. And the biggest news - Taylor Anne Boatright was born on March 17th. She is happy, healthy and PERFECT! Since our other niece will be graduating from high school in a few weeks and heading to college it sure is fun to have another baby girl in the mix of all these boys. Looking forward to a slower pace in April and I can already smell the beach breeze of vacation. Lots to do between now a then!

Dressed and ready to sing in church!

Someone told me once children's sermons and children's choir performances are nothing more than a catalyst for parents prayers lives. They were right. Drew did great and sang "Rejoice, Rejoice" cuter than ever. He loves the cherub choir and we are so blessed to have Caryl Summurall and Christine Knupp to lead it.

Visiting Arkansas

After 17 months we finally took Owen to visit family and friends in Arkansas. We spent Friday afternoon visiting Diane Ayres and were so excited that Jane Nixon was able to join us. Even better her granddaughter, Jennifer, and as Jane reminds us "my oldest friend" was able to join us as well. We shared a wonderful dinner and then cookies and ice cream. It is so wonderful to share my children with two women who helped shape my life. Love them so much.

Drew had a great time seeing everyone. Some serious drum playing and singing going on. From what I hear their dad had this same "home band" talent in his youth with his sisters, maybe we will have the next boy band!

Spring Time Fun

This is how we spend most of our evenings - dinner and baseball. We are not far from having to erect a netting system over our back fence. At this point about every third ball goes over. Good thing this year is Drew has a pretty good ball boy in his little brother. First Tball game of the season is Saturday and we are excited. He loves ball.

Surprise Circus Trip
Two Fridays ago my friend, Rebekah, and I decided to surprise our boys with a trip to the circus. Drew had no idea until we got to school and I told him he didn't have to stay. We met Harrison and Rebekah at Primo's for breakfast and then gave the boys surprise envelopes that had their names on a circus ticket. They were beyond excited - and even more excited when we told them we were going RIGHT NOW! So much fun. We had a blast.