SPRINGTIME!!

We've finally had a few rainless days for the kiddos to play outside.... and for me to take a few pictures.

Riding the big-girl trike....

....and stopping to pick a few flowers.

Having fun on the horse swing

Daffodils

The daffodils are in bloom once again. I thought we had a lot last year, but I think they multiplied. They're everywhere!!

They're beautiful; but with the crazy, cold weather we've been having, they're starting to look a little tattered, frost bitten, and droopy. I hope they recover and decide to hang around for a while longer.... I'm not quite ready to don my parka and rain gear, and brave the elements to trim them back!

Just Chillin'

My handsome little men

Talon has been intrigued with holding his little brother lately. He's constantly telling me how he likes being a big brother. The other night he asked me, "Can I carry him around?". Uh, NO!! Never mind the fact that Nolan is over half his size!

Snugglin' in the big chair

Contained

I've been doing a bit of reorganizing, so I got a bunch of small bins. I put Nolan in one of them, and he loved it. He fit perfectly. He sat in there for the longest time, just looking around and smiling.

He got a bit excited at one point, and almost tipped himself over.

Kiki was so sweet. She just stood there while he 'pet' her (pulled her hair and ears). I love the folded hands and crossed legs- he looks like he is patiently waiting for the photo shoot to end.

My brown-eyed girl

Lazy Day Playtime

We were having a rather lazy morning, and I decided to snap a bunch of pictures of the kids. Nolan is starting to really like playing with his toys- especially the noisy ones! He likes to sit up, but still needs a bit of support. When you lay him flat on his back, he looks like he's trying to do sit-ups. He lifts his head and shoulders trying to sit up on his own.

Just doing a bit of reading.

Like I said... lazy morning. Thus the jammies and crazy hair!

Play time on the floor

Nolan loves his big brother, and Talon is really good with him.

Bunk beds

We got the kids bunk beds, and they are ecstatic about them! We had to rig them a bit so Kaitlyn wouldn't keep trying to get on the top bunk. She gets up the ladder great- that's not the problem. The problem exists when she tries to get down... she just turns around backwards and lets go. So, for now, there are a couple of steps missing from the ladder. We've done a few lessons with both of them on going up and down, but it's gonna take a few more before I trust them without us being right there.
They are doing really well being in the same room at night. They chat and carry on for maybe 10 minutes, then they are out.

New Specs

We bit the bullet and finally went and got eye exams this last week. It had been 9 years since I got my last pair of glasses... time for some new ones, I guess!

Oh yeah! Nothin' like gettin' your eyes dilated and not having sunglasses handy! I thought I would be fine, but I started getting a horrible headache and nauseous. So, I got to wear these stylin' things around for a couple of hours and make my honey proud! He offered me a paper bag to put over my head, I politely refused... these were so much more fun and stylish. Couldn't figure out why he wouldn't take me into Starbucks!

We both got new glasses.
Anthony's look great on him... don't you think?!?!

Yes, I am blind as a bat. These are a slight improvement to coke-bottle lenses, but not much. Thus the reason I primarily wear my contacts!

Happy 34th, Anthony!

Anthony turned 34 today!

We went out to dinner with his parents, then came home and had pie and ice cream for dessert. (With coffee, of course!)
We hope you had a terrific day, Daddy, and we love you so much!


Here is a picture of his gift from me and the kids....

...and dessert