Put Me in the Zoo {InstaFriday..on Saturday}

Last week we attended a gorgeous wedding.



The sweetest vows I have ever heard.
They are on their honeymoon now.
In Bolivia.
With my boys.



Kelsey is Maggie's middle school Youth Pastor.
We heart her.



I took my mom to a Mother's Day dinner, just she and my sister, on Saturday night.
When I got home that night my family was in bed and this was sitting on the table.
Oh the mustardy goodness oozing out of that lamp.



I think I found the perfect spot for it.
And a new favorite place to sit.



This has been my breakfast every single morning for the past 2 weeks.



I ordered myself a Vitamix back in April for my birthday.
Happy birthday to me!
Is it possible to be in LOVE with an appliance?
I'm talking I'd propose if I could love.



I'll be honest...I was a skeptic.
How could all that green stuff taste good?
I had prepared myself to just chug a lug for the sake of my health.
Nope.
One sip and I was sold.
They are delicious.
You'd really never know all that healthy stuff is in there.
Even my kids enjoy them.



Speaking of kids...kiddo number 3 got his braces and his herbst off this week.
He will go back into braces once his 12 year molars are in.
Heck, I think they look fabulous now.



Wednesday I put my heart on an airplane to Bolivia.



I wrote about how well I handled it here.
Yes, that is sarcasm.



How does this happen?
I could write a whole post on the hot mess I am about my kid growing up.
Actually no I couldn't.
I've tried.
Remember?



This picture.
Oh this picture.
It says so much.
So symbolic.
Even the blur.
Off he goes.



To keep my mind busy I took the littles to the zoo.
It had been a few years.



I know it's awful but whenever I see flamingos I always hear the "Three's Company" theme song in my head.



My kids wanted to stop and pet this snake.
I did not.
Snake + Nothing but an elderly volunteer holding it = no thank you.
I was right.
As we were walking away it tried to bite the lady holding it.
I loathe snakes.



Bunny ears.
I didn't even try to stop them.
They were too cute.



Snow cone time.



I never get tired of looking at this kid's smile.



Lorikeet Landing.
He's a pro.



Maggie wasn't so sure.



I'm not a huge bird lover but Lorikeets are gorgeous.



A little too close for comfort.
They liked her hair.



We had a really great day together.
I miss my men but this time alone with my youngest two is a huge blessing.
All too soon they will be off on their own adventures.
And I will have a head full of gray hair.



This just in: Just as I was wrapping up this post, I was able to Skype with my boys!
Oh man...did I love seeing their faces.
And hearing their voices.
Tyler had just gotten out of the shower so his hair is a site.
He'll love me for this.
My face is equally disturbing.
Like those wonky mirrors in a fun house.
As much as I loved seeing them it was really painful to say goodbye.
Worse than the airport actually.
I may need to stick to just messaging each other.
I really stink at this.



"My every mortal breath, is Grace and nothing less"