Nerf Gun War

Michael's Birthday is on Tuesday so we celebrated on Saturday.  We went to the park and had hot dogs.  Michael also wanted to have a nerf gun war.  Jenny made him this cute fish cake.

 Dustin is displaying Jessica's art work on his shirt, while awaiting the attack.

Michael is dodging a dart.  

Tony is taking cover.

All the little kids and Moms had a good time too!  :)  

Spring Break

 The kids had spring break this week.  We had a great time.  We headed to the Arboretum with friends.  This time we went to the Children's Garden.  I have been wanting to wait for Michael to go with us, but it just never worked out.  We had a fabulous time.  I LOVE the Children's Garden!

 Joshua and Dallin loved the Tornado like winds.

 Dallin made a tornado with water.

 They have an awesome tree house with roped nets for the kids to monkey around on.  It is really high up.

 It was fun to hang with our friends.

They have a fun little toddler area as well.

Two peas in a pod.  

 We also went to the library for story time.  They made fox tails.

 We also rode bikes and played at the playground with friends.

This picture is out of order, but it is from the garden as well.  They have a whole section for the power of water.  The kids of course loved it.  Leah was soaked after playing in the water.

We had a great spring break!  The weather is perfect and we love hanging outdoors!

My Little ones at home

We went to the Arboretum with Jessica and her in laws.  We had a great time.  Leah loves playing with Thomas.  We loved the new houses they had set up. 

 I love the Owl house.

Leah wouldn't smile for me, but Evan did.

 Evan and Leah are starting to play together a little.  They both love the trampoline.

They love playing in the teepee.  They set up camp and have fun.  

It is fun seeing their personalities grow.  I love being able to be at home with my kids.  I am blessed.  :)

Evan One Year

My baby is one years old.  I can hardly believe it.  He is getting so big.  He is in the 75th percentile for height and weight.  He is weighing in just under 23 pounds and he is 30.8 inches tall.  We celebrated his Birthday on Friday with the Clark and Cruz family.  

Evan loves all of his gifts.  He plays with all of them.  He has been in heaven playing with all of his new toys.

I tried to make an ark.  ha ha  At least the cake tasted good.

We made pasta bake, aspergus, and rolls for dinner.  Evan cleaned his plate!  We love him so much.  He is so cute and cuddly.  We are happy is part of our family!

Times flying by

 Time is flying.  I felt like lots has happened since I last blogged.  We had another snow day.  The kids loved playing out in the snow.

Our slide is pretty fun in the snow. 

The kids celebrated their 100th day of school.  

We cuddled up for about a week and are now experiencing 70 degree weather.

Evan is getting braver.  He will stand and eat.  He will stand and throw a ball.  He will stand and do anything, except take a step.  ha ha

I do dress him occasionally despite what these pictures show.  ;)

We had a great Valentines Day.  I made Michael this little basket.  He got me some chocolate bars from Aldi and running attire for me.  yeah!  The kids got loads of candy and pencils.  

We have been busy and are loving the awesome weather right now!  

President Obama

Did you think you were going to get a political post?  Joshua had to do a report for Black History month. He picked President Obama.  He had to do a written report as well as an oral report.  We thought he did a great job.  I found a fold your own White House on line, so that worked out great for the visual aid.  

Minnie Mouse Birthday for Leah

 Leah requested Minnie Mouse everything for her Birthday.  I'm not sure where her love of Minnie came from, but we had fun with it.  I attempted a Minnie Mouse cake.  My sister in laws make wonderful cakes, so don't compare mine to theirs.  ha ha  Leah liked it, and that's what's important.  :)

Leah is so spunky.  At Church a friend of ours nicknamed her the Texas Tornado.  I think it fits.  She is very independent.  She finds a way to get what she wants.  She is the perfect mix of girly and rough and tumble.  (nothing wrong with being girly or rough and tumble, I just like the balance she has)  She fits perfectly in our family.  She loves singing and dancing.  She loves to read books and go to the library.  Dress up is one of her new favorite things to do.  

Aunt Jenny and Uncle Tony got her this cute Minnie out fit.  She loves it!

We made Mickey and Minnie mouse pizzas.  I didn't get a picture before we ate, so I manufactured one.  When I would ask Leah what she wanted for dinner she would tell me Minnie mouse, so this is what we came up with.

She has the best reactions to presents.  She was so excited to open everything up.  She was blessed with so many great Minnie mouse gifts.  :)

Aunt Jessica and Uncle Dustin got her this cute tea set.  My boys are awesome big brothers and will play tea party with her.

Happy Birthday Leah bug!