40 Weeks

Almost! Monday, Mau 28th our sweet Callie is due!

I am actually in super good spirits about the reality that I may have two more weeks to be pregnant. Of course this does depend on the day! However, yesterday I closed up  my room and checked out from both Maize and the Coop. I am OFFICIALY DONE FOR THE SUMMER! I can be pregnant for two more weeks, since I get to be at home!

Not that we are not trying to get her out. I have done EVERY old wise tale about inducing labor naturally!! Curt and Cadie had a nice little chat with their baby sister. Explaining that she can come out ANYTIME!

Here’s hoping it works!!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Tuesday May 15th my Dad turned 51. We celebrated him on Friday. The kids had a blast playing outside in the water with Papa, their Daddies and Uncle Ben. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

Mother’s Day

I had a very nice Mother’s Day. As always my husband and children made me feel super loved!

We Tried  

Curtis and Cadence

I have been a little "crazy" the last few weeks. The good thing is that I can see this and admit it!

I have worked as a para for 5 years, yet had NO CLUE how much work goes into closing up a classroom. Having to get checked out of your building and the Coop, packing up everything for ESY (extended school year) and still trying to have a structured classroom (one more week of school). All while having everything ready for a sub to jump in IF I was to go into labor!

While it has been difficult I do feel as though I have learned to balance pretty well. I still love being a teacher, yet being a MOMMY is still at the top of my list - just under wife! I decided to get a few pictures of Curt and Cadie - while we are still just Curt and Cadie!

Family Time

My sweet little family is full of energy come the evenings.. Personally after working all day, cooking and cleaning up dinner. I would like to go and sit in my chair with my feet up. However, forever thing there is a season.. and I wouldn’t miss this one for the world!

Tuesday after getting the kitchen cleaned back up we took the kids to the park to attempt to fly their kites again. This time SUCCESS!

Of course Cadence carried more about the flowers (weeds) the trying to fly her kite!

Curt was able to get his going once we moved to the big hill.

Brett was able to get Cadies up as well!

Beautiful evening - love my family!

Eight Year Ago..

I married my best friend. I had no clue how much I would grow to truly love this man! - I am learning daily to submit as Brett leads our family. The funny thing is, submitting is so much easier than leading. So thankful for Brett!!

We spend our anniversary exactly how I would have chosen! Brett and Curtis played softball, while Cadie and I cooked dinner. Then we all went for a walk! After the kids were in bed, Brett and I watched a movie!

Easter 2012

If being honest, dying eggs in probaby on top ten dislike list! - however I smile and do it for my babies!

After Sunday brunch and worship we had our annual Easter egg hunt behind our church building. The little ones always get a heard start..

Everyone else waiting to go!

Obviously, my husband enjoys taking pictures of the Berning children!

        Nolan                   Noah

and Bethany

Our last Easter with just the four of us!

Cadence loves to play with Jayden, and was super excited to see that they had the *same dress on*

Many ofour family came back to our house to celebrate Easter! It was a super blessed and much needed day together! - So thankful for a risen Savior!