Welcome Spring

 

This cutie pie ate this entire ice cream cone yesterday at CFA.  He's been putting away the groceries this week.  

We are so excited for the first day of Spring today.  Ryan told me this morning that he didn't think it was spring because there were no leaves on the trees.  We had a good lesson on how trees grow buds then flower in the spring.  The leaves grow after the tree flowers.

Super Hero Cookies

 

This cutie pie is one of my super heroes!  He's so sweet and cute I can hardly say no to that face.  I found this picture on my big camera so I had to include it. 

I really enjoyed making these super hero cookies last week for my friend Kate.  Her son Jack is turning 5 and requested super hero cookies!  They were so fun to make.

Happy St. Patty's Day

 

I made these fun shamrocks last week to celebrate St. Patty's day!  

We had a great weekend.  Saturday we participated in a family conference at church.  We did personality tests and learned how to get along better and how to relate better to our kids.  It was definitely helpful for our marriage.  It was great and we learned so much.  

I couldn't resist adding this picture.  He is such a little ham and always up to something.  Love this little stinker!  He keeps us laughing and smiling all the time. 

And can't forget this handsome guy.  

Saturday night we went to dinner with some friends and had a great time.  We love going on date nights but we really love going out with other couples.  It's fun to get to know them better and talk about parenting or marriage or just life.  

First Soccer Practice

 

Ryan had his first soccer practice on Tuesday night!  It's his first real organized sport to play.  We was so excited and couldn't wait for his first practice.  

(he is in the red shirt and black shorts - in the middle)

He did great dribbling the ball and kicking.  For a first time player I thought he did pretty good.  I was honestly just glad he wasn't picking the grass and paid attention to his coach.

This kid is so funny.  He would get so excited when he kicked the ball in the goal.  He kept telling me how much fun he had and how he loved soccer.  I think it's going to be a great season and he's going to have so much fun!

Little brother did great during the practice too by the way.  I packed his dinner for him so for the most part he was busy eating but he did get up a few times to yell at his big brother like he was the coach, hilarious!!!  

Dentist Check-Ups

 The boys had dentist check ups yesterday.  Ryan was a rock star and did amazing.  Afterwards he said "mommy, was I brave?".  I told him, yes buddy, you were SO brave!  So proud of him and how big he's getting.  It's bittersweet!  I love watching him grow but it makes me sad that time is flying by so fast. 

Colton on the other hand was a different story! See how we are in a separate special room, yeah, that's because of Colton.  Sweet bear was not so thrilled to have Dr. Betsy "count" his teeth.  He lasted in the big boy chair about 5.2 seconds and opted to sit in my lap.  He screamed, gargled and was pretty hot mad that we were cleaning and inspecting his teeth.  The good news is we got the job done! Hurray for a good well check! 

Pancakes, Park and Pictures

 

We woke up Saturday morning without any plans and spontaneously decided to take the boys to get pancakes.  We went to the pancake house, always a favorite!  It was super yummy even though the boys hardly ate their pancakes.  Good thing we only got two meals and gave the boys some of our pancakes.  Worked out nice. 

Saturday was a beautiful and somewhat warmer day!  We decided to take the boys to the park after nap time.  It was overcast by then so a little chilly but they boys had the best time running around and  playing.  

It's been so long since we've been to the park.  We are looking forward to many, many more park days and riding our bikes outside!  Come on SPRING!!!

Ryan barely paused for me to take a picture of him.  He was so fast and too busy!

Love this sweet picture of the boys before church on Sunday morning.  They were so sweet to each other.  Many times they fight over toys or annoy each other but when it comes down to it they really love each other and share some sweet moments together.  Could not love these two any more!

5 on Friday

So I've been in a blogging slump lately but I thought I would link up today with Five on Friday!  

1.  I'm getting really close to having a new cookie business and website!  I'm really excited and can't wait to share it once it's up and running!  

2.  Ryan starts his spring soccer season next week!  I am so excited for him.  I hope he loves it and has fun!

3.  In less than two months Matt and I will be here!!!  Just the two of us!!!  We are headed to the beach to celebrate Matt's graduation from grad school!  CANNOT WAIT!!!!!  Bring on the beach, the sun and some relaxation!

4.  I've been itching to make a yummy dessert this week.  I found this yummy looking Frozen Strawberry Crunch Cake on Pinterest.  A must try over the weekend!

5.  Don't forget to spring forward on Saturday night!  Daylight Savings Time is always a welcome time around here.  I DREAD it in the fall.  I hate the shorter days and of course the onset of winter! I'm looking forward to some hopefully warmer weather and playing outside longer with the boys!