Roller Coaster Living

There are so many wonderful and fun things that happened over our long Memorial Day Weekend.  But, for some reason, I'm having trouble gathering my thoughts to put a sentence together about everything that's taken place over the past week or so.  Throughout this past week, my emotions stretched to the limits...my Mother Bear instincts took charge, my instincts as a mother were confirmed...and my husband and I have grown closer than ever....but putting all of this to rest, we had some special days together as a family, where I was able to simply enjoy the company of my boys, and they once again left me smiling in a moment where I wanted to run and hide under the covers.

When people ask me what life is like lately, I've been describing it as feeling like a roller coaster.  Days are going by at lightening speed, our heads are often in whirlwinds of thoughts and things to do, we are shifting from here to there without stopping or slowing down, and...the best part...we are {most of the time} enjoying our little family, with our arms up in the air, smiling {but sometimes screaming with fear} because we are lovin' this roller coaster ride.

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and celebrated the days by remembering loved ones lost and celebrating with loved ones present...here's a glimpse of our Riffel Memorial Day Weekend.

Afternoons spent in a pool, with golden wheat rustling in the background.

Water fights...

Sweet second-cousins...

Lots and lots of climbing on rock piles.

Camping...

Time with our sweet Bella Girl.

A little Ladder Golf.

Lunch with Grandma Elaine at one of her favorite spots.

Water balloon fights...

Smiles at cousins.

A new little fish was born...

Beautiful scenery.

Rides in the 'wave pool'.

Glow sticks in the warm, summer night.

Tractor climbing.

Pulling little brothers.

Sweet boys.

Gummy worms in a whipped cream pie...

Hay Bale Tag...

{Look at this precious family of mine.}

Beautiful nieces who will pose for photos for me {something my boys never want to do.}

Sweet time with my boys...

A very serious jumper...

And, a ride in a Combine...

Thank you Riffel family for giving us a fun weekend!

Happy summer my friends!  The summer roller coaster ride has just begun!