a calendar! They can feel it in their bones that SPRING is around the corner. They are splashing in the puddles and riding their bikes up and down the driveway. (Can I just say that I am soooo thankful for the paved driveway!--great investment honey!) If only the weather would warm up so they could be outside without freezing.
Dear Spring....please hurry! We are going a little stir crazy here. Our family is ready to enjoy the great outdoors!
Thanks!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
One Little, Two Little, Three Little FISH
We officially began swimming lessons this week. I thought I had a 'perfect plan' to have all 3 kids simulatenously in lessons at the same time. Which is really a miracle considering all the ability/ age factors. Well we got there and the boys were in the same class. Not good because Carter swims on his own and needs stroke instruction while Christian just needs the structure of class and not to be clinging to my neck. Ella was too advanced for the class they recommended so it is back to the drawing board. Arrgh! that will be a Monday issue. I was hoping not to have to shuffle 3 kids to the pool on seperate nights. Hmmm, doesn't look like that will happen. Here are a few pictures of the boys swimming!
Male Bonding
Explosives, shooting people out of cannons, loud music, even-louder vehicles, and lots of revved up testosterone....what do all these things have in common? They were all part of the equation for the "Guys Night Out". Scott and Carter had a Saturday evening full of male bonding. They attended the Monster Truck Show at the VanAndel Arena here in town. Carter was in awe. He had been waiting for what seemed like forever, and then some!
The poor baby was sicker than a dog the night and day before. He had an awful fever and cough. He just laid on the couch and slept--which is SOOOOO not our little man! Upon waking from one of his naps, he said with a tear in his eye, "I feel really bad, does this mean I can't go to the Monster Truck show?" It literally hurt both Scott and I to see him in such rough shape and then to miss his big night out! Miracle of all miracles, he got to feeling a little better as Saturday carried on. We decided to give him some ibuprofen and let them hit the town. Man was it worth it. He was in heaven! Almost speechless which is pretty impressive for Carter. Scott said he couldn't decide what to watch- Carter's face or the show?? It was all impressive, that's for sure. Carter still talks about it and it's been weeks. I love it when my boys get to hang out with their dad. Scott is such a great dad. He has so many things to teach the boys, but it was great to just see the two of them go out and enjoy some real MAN TIME together. We decided it would be a good idea for us to each have a date night or special event for some one on one time with each of the kids. So this week, Ella and I are headed out for a lovely evening to see Disney Princess on Ice. (watch for the post sometime soon).
One of Carter's Favorites...Spiderman
They shot a woman out of this cannon...YIKES. Don't get any ideas of some "trick" to play on your sister- Carter.
Smashing of the cars. WAY cool!
Speechless.....
Another favorite, Grave Digger.
The poor baby was sicker than a dog the night and day before. He had an awful fever and cough. He just laid on the couch and slept--which is SOOOOO not our little man! Upon waking from one of his naps, he said with a tear in his eye, "I feel really bad, does this mean I can't go to the Monster Truck show?" It literally hurt both Scott and I to see him in such rough shape and then to miss his big night out! Miracle of all miracles, he got to feeling a little better as Saturday carried on. We decided to give him some ibuprofen and let them hit the town. Man was it worth it. He was in heaven! Almost speechless which is pretty impressive for Carter. Scott said he couldn't decide what to watch- Carter's face or the show?? It was all impressive, that's for sure. Carter still talks about it and it's been weeks. I love it when my boys get to hang out with their dad. Scott is such a great dad. He has so many things to teach the boys, but it was great to just see the two of them go out and enjoy some real MAN TIME together. We decided it would be a good idea for us to each have a date night or special event for some one on one time with each of the kids. So this week, Ella and I are headed out for a lovely evening to see Disney Princess on Ice. (watch for the post sometime soon).
One of Carter's Favorites...Spiderman
They shot a woman out of this cannon...YIKES. Don't get any ideas of some "trick" to play on your sister- Carter.
Smashing of the cars. WAY cool!
Speechless.....
Another favorite, Grave Digger.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
catching up
One might think that since February is so cold and gray that I should be all caught up on the blogging. However~ that is not the case. I am behind and by A LOT. But we've been busy having fun and enjoying the snowy winter. Here are a few pictures of some of our Valentine's Day fun. 
I had the joy and priveledge of attending and helping in Ella's classroom for the party. It was fun. Here is a picture of her box for cards. She is so dang creative. She did this all by herself.
One of her best friends, Avery.
Lola, Ella, and Avery
Opening cards from classmates.
Opening some gifts from each other.
Ella was so thoughtful and sweet. She "made" gifts for each of us. Her cards were so precious and the gifts were things she collected from around the house. She gave Carter one of her nickels. Look at the joy on his face.
We gave Ella a fun whisk. She is really cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Scrambled eggs are a favorite.
I had the joy and priveledge of attending and helping in Ella's classroom for the party. It was fun. Here is a picture of her box for cards. She is so dang creative. She did this all by herself.
One of her best friends, Avery.
Lola, Ella, and Avery
Opening cards from classmates.FUN at home on Valetine's Day:
Opening some gifts from each other. 
Ella was so thoughtful and sweet. She "made" gifts for each of us. Her cards were so precious and the gifts were things she collected from around the house. She gave Carter one of her nickels. Look at the joy on his face. 
We gave Ella a fun whisk. She is really cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Scrambled eggs are a favorite. Christian loved listening to the cards. Sending love from our house to yours.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
5 days in paradise
Scott and I stole away to the Riviera Maya last week. It was simply AMAZING. We haven't really been on a vacation sans the little ones since our honeymoon. This trip was perfect in every fashion. Our days were full of beauty, relaxation, warmth, sunshine, good company, delicious food and endless beverages. We were waited on hand and foot and enjoyed food and accommodations that were state of the art! Here are a few shots of how we managed to spend our time. 
Scott lounged in and out of the pool (note the pina colada in his hand)
Blue skies, lots of sun and a gorgeous view
One of the ocean views
My sand covered toes after a beautiful walk on the beach
The tough decisions of the day consisted of where to eat (we had 7 restaurants to chose from) and what to order. I prefer these decisions over how long to leave a certain child in time-out for some ridiculous infraction.
Ahh, one of my favorite parts of vacation: amazing dinners out (all the effort was someone else), unique food choices, and QUIET, uninterrupted conversation with my handsome hubby!
The food was amazing. We enjoyed the Asian, French, and Italian the best. We tried new and exciting things and did I mention.....I didn't need to plan, bake, OR clean up??? We have more pictures to come but here are a few to start.
Scott lounged in and out of the pool (note the pina colada in his hand)
Blue skies, lots of sun and a gorgeous view
One of the ocean views
My sand covered toes after a beautiful walk on the beach
The tough decisions of the day consisted of where to eat (we had 7 restaurants to chose from) and what to order. I prefer these decisions over how long to leave a certain child in time-out for some ridiculous infraction.
Ahh, one of my favorite parts of vacation: amazing dinners out (all the effort was someone else), unique food choices, and QUIET, uninterrupted conversation with my handsome hubby!
The food was amazing. We enjoyed the Asian, French, and Italian the best. We tried new and exciting things and did I mention.....I didn't need to plan, bake, OR clean up??? We have more pictures to come but here are a few to start. Thursday, February 3, 2011
Adjustments
We are HERE:
Just a few hours ago we were HERE:
----------------------------------------------------------------------(all by ourselves)!
Just a few hours ago we were HERE:
----------------------------------------------------------------------(all by ourselves)!We are adjusting to reality.....slowly!
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