writer's celebration

Harrison was super excited to invite us to his Writer's Celebration at school, where the kids were able to share the books they have worked on throughout the year. Jonathan didn't want to disappoint, so he took a half day at work and showed his support.

Mom's are a dime a dozen at these things. Turns out, Dad's are the life of the party!
Or maybe it was the cookies and donuts being served as refreshments?

Green Acres

Sawyer's preschool took a little field trip to the farm today. Such a rite of passage!

First up? We fed the horses
Little brothers always want in on the action!

No sooner had we used half a bottle of hand sanitizer, and it was time to feed the donkey.

The true highlight however, was seeing the 600 pound pigs. Thankfully, Sawyer decided he really didn't want a turn petting them...

A friendly goat.

Goose eggs! (I think)

And the cutest turkey on the farm ;)

fill in the blank friday

Play along!

1. The first thing I do in the morning is...fumble into my flip flop slippers and make Graham a bottle.

2. Every night before bed I...look at my boys sleeping and forgive how CrAzY they have driven me all day long. Why did any of those small things even matter?

3. My favorite thing to do when I'm having a bad day is...shop! Nothing cheers me up like retail therapy! Of course, shopping is my favorite thing to do regardless of the circumstances...


4. Something that makes me cringe is...the credit card statement, every month. See above.

5. Social situations make me...hyperactive. I can't handle silence, so I fill it. Loudly. Ey, I'm annoying and I can't stop myself!

6. I like to collect...cute roosters, clothes & shoes, super rare Silly Bandz (I kid!)

7. Weekends are for...tag team parenting. I'll entertain the boys while you do your Sunday School lesson, and then can you watch them while I quick (I kid, again!) run to Target?

six months

Where is the pause button?

Graham is...

Babbling up a storm.

Chubbing up.

Rolling, squirming and magically making his way across a room.

Quickly destroying any magazines left within his reach.

Sitting up (not very steady, though)

Hungry. Smacks his lips if you eat in front of him.

Drooling enough to merit outfit changes throughout the day.

Reaching out for me to hold him (melt)

The sweetest baby ever.

and still sleeping in our room.

we were in the newspaper!

Here's the article, in case you missed it ;)

the evidence

Recently, Graham has been babbling up a storm! And what's he saying?

MAMA!!!!

For real.

Clear as day.

I've been trying to catch him on video, but I think he doesn't want Jonathan to feel bad, so he stops every time I whip out the camera.

You'll have to settle for the long overdue picture of him eating his foot.

This babe is obsessed with kicking off his booties and socks and entertaining himself with his piggies.

At least you know they're clean ;)

Hippity Hoppity

I couldn't find our bunny ears headband for Graham to wear this Easter. I think we tortured him enough over Saint Patrick's Day, anyway.

This is the first time in three years that it's been nice enough to have our church Easter Egg Hunt outside. The weather this year was perfect.
My mom held an egg hunt of her own on Easter Sunday. And she prepared a fantastic meal for 30 people. Between the chocolate and mashed potatoes, I ate enough for 30 people.
Happy Easter!

entertaining ourselves

It's Spring Break, and the boys require constant entertainment. Thankfully, Jonathan had the day off on Friday, and not only hung my new lanterns, but creatively recycled the boxes into robots.

*note - they are hard to walk in.

overestimate

Last weekend, we finally found a bike for Harrison at Toys R Us. Eager to break it in, we took the boys to Peace Valley Park on Friday. Originally, Graham and I were going to stay home - but Jonathan gave me the "it's such a beautiful day" schpeal and there I was following along on foot with the stroller. It's SIX MILES around the lake

Strangely, Jonathan thought we were capable of making it all the way around.

I quickly fell behind the bikers, but caught up at their pit-stop at the halfway mark.

Harrison was going strong, and excitedly telling me about how he had switched gears on his way up and down the hills.

Sawyer on the other hand, was pretty tuckered out. He was hot. Thirsty. Hungry. And reluctant to keep going.

Me too.

Jonathan was a good egg and pedaled solo to get the car and come back for us. Maybe next time we'll stick with a lap around the block.

from my peeps to yours

Happy Easter!!!