Sunday, April 8, 2012

Easter 2012





Our boys figured out that there is no Easter Bunny this year...which is leading to other logical finds. Austin said, "Yeah, how could a giant rabbit break into our home and leave eggs?" So, the kite, goggles and candies in their baskets were no longer a mystery :) They also figured out why I was dying the toilet bowl green on St. Patty's day (there is no leprechaun!) My boys are growing up.
We had a great Easter with our boys. hiding Easter baskets, Easter dinner (Milanesa, jell-o, triple fudge brownies) Easter egg coloring, Potluck with friends at a park, singing together with Grandpa Lowe at church, dressing up our boys in pastel ties and of course talking about the Savior and watching some movies about his resurrection. It's so much more fun with children!




Tuesday, March 27, 2012

March highlights





Isaac: "I strong! I three! I spiderman!" He will take one nap a month, only b/c he refuses to go to sleep at 8pm sometimes and will stay awake laughing/screaming with Austin 'til past 9pm. He then will go to time out b/c of some hideous meltdown, where he usually falls asleep. This month we found him on the stairs, or on the green chair. He continues to have a sweet smile, loves to run "fast," wash his hands "they're dirty" or wear his favorite red shorts.

Austin: Making really cute things at school, where I love to see what his mind makes up. He created a great giraffe page for the 1st graders Zoo book. He is SO smart with Lego's and built up a "Lego city" over Spring Break. It took hours of dedication (especially when his brothers would accidentally break them). I love to have him organize the yogurts in the fridge or baby food b/c I know he will do a great job of having them line up, in order and look perfect.

Wesley: participated in Pinewood derby, placed 4th overall. He and dad worked on it the morning of, so it was crunch time! He also helped out with the Surprise Day clean up and loves to wear his volunteer marroon shirt to bed every night.

Adrienne: best part of the year was Arianne Pearce's visit from San Antonio! My kids were thrilled to have her staying in our casita, and Wesley made a great sign for her. I loved her warmth, attention, caring and sweet heart that she shared with us. Lots of pancakes, homemade whipped cream and syrups spoiled my boys (even heart cakes!). We spent many nights with our girls Leslie Boley and April Ashton...it was exhausting and fantastic. We love her so much!

Jared: We enjoyed a visit from the McGrath's (El Paso, TX). We took them to some spring training games, celebrated a St. Patty's treasure hunt and breakfast at the park.