Ben & Stacie

Yesterday was a beautiful day. The weather was sunny and cool, with a breeze. And I got to be with my two favorite guys!

We had a laid back morning and then made plans for the day. After discussing some ideas, we decided to stay home and go fishing and build a fire (something Jed has been asking to do).

So we got our fishing polls and went down to the lake. We got out a boat with all our gear. The boys were joking that I would fish the best (which I have the last few times we have gone fishing).

After a while of no one catching anything, we agreed that whoever got a fish into the boat first would get to pick the movie for family night (a tradition we have once a week when we have dinner together while watching a movie).

Soon after I caught a fish…but it jumped off before I got it to the boat! Then Ben caught the next fish, and the next one, and the next! He had Jed reel in his next fish.

I ended up catching three fish, Jed one, and Ben…EIGHT!
Ben caught the most and now has the title of best at fishing!

We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun! Of course we made it into a game- and Ben won!

We continued to enjoy our day together by the fire for a while. It was a great day! And til the next time Ben will hold the title of being the best at fishing!

Today was one of those days. Slow. Fun. Normal. Special.

Spending time today with my sweet boy; playing games, riding on the UTV, swinging, talking…just an ordinary day and yet not ordinary- it was a gift.

I am so thankful for these sweet, summer days. When life is slow and we can enjoy games, being outside, and time together.

I know they won’t last forever, he will be grown one day, so for now I’ll take as many of these kinds of days I can.