Good Friday Fun

We enjoyed a fun Good Friday.  Brian had the day off from work, and the weather was perfect.  We headed to the Arboretum.  I have been wanting to take pictures of Brian with the kids, so we started our morning off with a photo shoot, and then we headed over to the Children's Garden portion of the Arboretum.

Here are a few of the best shots of the morning.

 

Annabelle had fun in the sand box.

 

They both had fun playing in the stream.

 



Easter Parties and Egg Hunts

The kids both had an Easter party at school this week.  Ms Leana, Caden's teacher, asked me to sneak out to hide the eggs, while she read the class a story.  As they sat down, Leana said, "I think the Easter bunny might be hiding some eggs for you to find after we read a book!"  Caden matter of factly responded, "No, not the Easter bunny, my Mommy is hiding the eggs."  Oops!  Caden will definitely be the kid who tells his friends that Santa is not real.  Here are a few pictures from each of their parties.

Caden eating a snack with Bella Swan, Ethan, and Ford.

 

His whole class lined up for a picture before the egg hunt began.  Left to right: Caden, Bella Swan, Eve, Lily, Bridget, Kennedy, Ford, and Ethan.

 

Caden climbing for an egg.

 

Annabelle eating a snack with her class.

 

Annabelle lined up with her class before her hunt.

 

Finding some eggs.

 

I took the kids to the mall to get their picture taken with bunnies.  Annabelle wanted no part of it.  The photographer was terribly rude; I think she was more scared of him than the bunny.

 

We went to one of our friend's churches for an egg hunt last Saturday.  Here are pictures of the kids hunting there.



HPUMC CDP Spring Carnival

Last Thursday we went to the spring carnival at Caden's school.  This was the second year that I've been on the committee for planning it.  I enjoy helping out, but I'm glad it's over.  The kids had a blast, and we raised a record amount of money, so it was a success!

The kids always love the petting zoo.

 

They had a baby pig that was only 2 weeks old. 

 

Annabelle with her butterfly balloon.

 

Caden the next morning at home with his swords and belt.

 

Our family beach picture.

 

We've been outside a lot this month enjoying the nice Spring weather.  Last week we went to the zoo with some friends.  Here are Caden and Annabelle with Luna on the zoo monorail.  Annabelle had a rough ride on the train.  She wanted to sit with the big kids, but there were only two seats together, and she didn't like sitting on the middle bump.

 

Annabelle with Mommy.

 

Caden's been to quite a few birthday parties this Spring.  We had a our first party at a place called Bake and Play.  The kids each got their own apron and chef's hat, and they got to decorate their own cake.

 

The early childhood PTA that we're involved in had our annual fund raiser a few weeks ago.  Here's a picture of me with some of my Mommy friends.



Fun March Activities

I feel like this year is flying by.  I can't believe tomorrow is April.  We've been loving the beautiful Spring weather.  We've been busy playing outside with friends.

 

The week before last, we went with a few friends to deliver Meals on Wheels through a great organization called Wee Volunteer.  The kids loved the psychedelic party bus that we rode on.



 

Here are the kids playing outside with Daddy after dinner one night.  They love it when he pushes them fast! 

 

We've been enjoying our new Adirondack chairs out in our front yard.  The kids absolutely love playing with our next door neighbors.  Here's Annabelle pushing Merley.

 

Caden and Marty easily ran a mile this day.  They ran sprints from the edge of Dewey's (our next door neighbor to the South) yard to the edge of Marty's yard over and over again.

 

Both kids love to "cook".  Here's a picture of Annabelle cooking up something yummy for dinner last week.

 

We spent a good deal of time outside last week and over the weekend.  I planted my veggie garden and some azalea's; the kids enjoyed helping dig the holes.  And then they fought over who got to hold the hose to water the newly planted flowers and veggies.  Annabelle even picked up a random toy to pretend squirt with it.

 

We got a new rowing machine last week.  Here's a picture of Daddy and Caden testing it out. 

 

We had some thunderstorms last Friday.  One of our indoor activities was play dough.  Annabelle loves dressing up so much, she even wanted to use the play dough to make a bangle for dress up jewelry. 

 

My project of the week last week was making nautical outfits for the kids. 

Annabelle's 2 year pictures

Our old photographer, who took Caden's newborn, 6 month, 12 month, and 2 year pictures and Annabelle's newborn and 6 month pictures moved to Houston about 15 months ago.  We were fortunate enough to get her to come into town to take Annabelle's 2 year pictures.  We went to the Arboretum 2 Fridays ago to get them taken.  Annabelle was not super cooperative, which was disappointing.  I was worried that Kristie wouldn't get any pictures of her smiling.  But as usual, Kristie was able to get some great shots.

 



Spring Break 2014

The kids were off from school all of last week for Spring Break.  The weather was perfect, and we had so much fun playing with and without friends all week.  One day last week, I took the kids to White Rock Lake to feed the ducks.  Caden had a really good time; Annabelle was a little apprehensive.

 

Annabelle kept trying to eat the stale bread.

 

After feeding the ducks, we ate a picnic lunch.

 

The kids love to take their babies (or lawn mower) for walks around our block.  One day last week, Annabelle decided her baby was tired of the stroller and needed to be carried.

 

One day last week, we went to our friend Zoe and Chase's house.  The kids had so much fun.  Caden drove Zoe's car around the block.  He loved his first driving experience!

 

The little ones enjoyed a ride in the wagon.

 

The kids love to play on the patio while I cook dinner.  Here's a picture of Annabelle peering through the window last week.

 

We've had three birthday parties in the last week.  Here are a few pictures from Annabelle's friend Cate's party at the Arboretum yesterday.