The First of Many, I Guarantee It

Can I really say that I think spring has finally arrived?!?  This weekend we had beautiful and sunny 40-60 degree temps.  Without a hesitation we put on our light jackets and headed outside.  Therefore, after we dropped Elyse off at school, the boys wanted nothing more than to play outside on their bikes before the quick showers rolled in. (No worries, they do wear helmets, I just had them take them off for the picture.)

As I went to go put the camera away, Kallen decided to ride his trike and not wait for me.  To his surprise the trike started rolling quickly down the driveway.  He then rolled into the grass and still did not stop until his wheel hit the massive snow-pile/ice-pile.  Bike stopped, Kallen flew over his bars right into it.  Although after wiping his face off he said, "Down Mama, play more outside."  My poor boy got his first outdoor injury this year, and I know it won't be his last.

Grandparent's Day

Elyse has been looking forward to this day for weeks.  That's because today at school was, Grandparent's Day.  The day involved showing Nana around her classroom, meeting her teachers, doing crafts, eating snacks, worshiping, and attending chapel. Well my mom and Elyse must have had a great time because they both left and arrived back home with big smiles on their faces.  

Special thanks to my mom for taking the day off and celebrating Grandparent's Day with Elyse.

My Little Gymnasts

We really need warmer weather so the kids can burn off all their energy outside; but until that day comes it looks like making an indoor gymnastic gym is going to have to do.

Green Hat

Love this picture of Ian in his green hat. I think it is because his eyes look so beautiful!

Kallen Turns 2

Today our ornery, extroverted, intelligent, adorable and busy little guy turns 2!  In a way I feel like he has been two for a few months, but now it's official and very bittersweet.  Totally thankful for him and how he can easily put smiles on our faces.  Kallen, we love you so much and hope you have a Happy Birthday!

This past weekend we celebrated by throwing Kallen an Elmo party.  It was very low key, just us six, my mom and step-niece.  We had cupcakes, put on Elmo tattoos and opened presents.  Special thanks to those that came and those who gave Kallen something.    

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kallen!

Planting Our Veggies

Even though snow is still on the ground and summer feels so far away, it's still that time of the year for getting vegetables planted.  Nate officially set up a little garden in the house and planted our favorite vegetables.  I don't know who enjoys watching them grow and eating them more, Nate or the kids?!?

Ian Turns 3 Months

I am really in shock right now that I am posting a 3 month birthday post for Ian already.  It's so crazy how time goes faster and faster for each child.  

Anyway, we are all in ah of our happy, easy going, unpredictable and adorable, old looking man.  Ian, we love you to pieces and hope you have a happy 3 month birthday!

Conservatory

As many know, I am not a woman who loves flowers.  I don't care to really look at them, take care of them, or even receive them.  Therefore, going to our local conservatory never seemed appealing.  However, today I thought with the sun out and warmer temps it might be fun to go somewhere new for both the kids and I.  Well thankfully it was not a disappointment.  There really was a lot to see, plus it was indoors and it enabled the kiddos to burn off energy running around.  I can't believe I am saying this, but I will definitely be taking the kiddos there again (soon).

 I guess Ian thought it was funnier to stay up to see everything too instead of taking a nap.

Their Morning Favorites

For Elyse and Caleb, it's spending every second talking and being with Ian.

For Kallen, it's carrying around his puppy and a pair of Elmo underwear :O)

Wordless Wednesday

Special Ian Time

Every night after we put the other three to bed, I get about an hour alone with Ian.  I treasure this time as I know it will be gone soon. Last night I captured this adorable picture and thought it was definitely blog worthy.