Come on over here

We are in the process of trying to entice the Easter bunny to come to our house. So far, we have made Easter eggs, made a few Easter crafts, cut out Easter bunnies and read lots and lots of Easter books. If that doesn't get him here, nothing will.

Finally

Trevor finally had some good behavior...noteworthy, good behavior. He sat through the memorial for Opa and was kind and caring with his siblings all day. Well, almost all day. As all day as Trevor is...
Anyway, here are a few pictures I took of the little ones this afternoon. It was nice to see all of the family together today.

C'mon frost

We had another wonderful day outside. However, it did come with some repercussions...allergies. Caleb had already had some breathing and coughing issues going on. After our afternoon in the sun, he is having a full-blown allergy/asthma attack. At least we are better prepared this year than last. Trevor is sneezing and has the worst watering eyes I have seen in a long time. I will be glad when the frost comes this week. I may be the only one hoping for colder weather this week.

Trevor enjoying some time in the neighbor's sandbox

And eating ribs straight off the bone...yummy

Riding his bike for the umpteenth time this week

MJ enjoying a seasonal popsicle

Chilling with her baby doll on a ride in the wagon

Natalie hanging at the sandbox too


Another one of Natalie having some fun

Thankful Thursdays

Although Trevor has been going through a rough few weeks of not listening, non-compliance, belligerence, destructiveness, hyper-activeness, I am , nonetheless, thankful for all that has been given to me. He is so smart, gifted, loving and has my heart in his hands. Besides Trevor, McKenna and Caleb can eat my heart for lunch as well. Unbelievable how much you can love little people so much. My heart skips a beat at least three times a day. I'm not sure why God granted me these three beautiful, pure, sweet babies, but I hope that I NEVER take them for granted.

Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Twilight Tide Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

April Fools

If I hear one more four year old April Fool's joke, I think I might have a preschooler for sale..."hey mom...the dog ate my shoes..." "What dog, Trevor? We don't have a dog." "April fools." That is one fine example of the four hundred April Fool's jokes I was blessed to hear today.

Tell Me Nothing Tuesdays

T-Ball

Today was Trevor's first day of t-ball. Unfortunately, we could not get a sitter. I wanted, more than anything, to go and root him on, take pictures with my camera, and be there with him, but we couldn't find anyone willing to watch the kids. So, Aaron got to go while I stayed home with the little ones. Not bad, but I would have loved to see his first practice. Nonetheless, he had a great time and demanded I make the time for him next week. So, mom...could you watch the two little ones for me? Caleb was, of course, distraught over Trevor not being here. And McKenna was too busy freaking out about the new bath mat we bought. The new one has longer "fibers" for her to sit on and she has gone bonkers since I put it in the tub. I am not sure if she thinks something is getting her feet, but I even switched the new one with the one in the master bath and she still screamed and tried to get out the entire time. Good times. I guess I can kiss away those times of sticking the little ones in the bath to start laundry, talk on the phone, or have the sacred five minutes of alone time I might get on a semi-daily basis. Oh well, she will get used to it, I suppose. She will have to, or she will be a very dirty girl...


MJ in the bath (not screaming, but whining about the "baaa-maaa"

More bath

MJ stopping to look at the grass All three stopping on our walk this afternoon
Trevor right before his first practice
MJ and those blue eyes
Caleb on the walk
Daddy, just chillin' (not something we do very often...)

The faces of MJ

I'd rather eat fish

So Trevor made it to the big day. He had to have one star left (out of five) to go on the big outing of the week. We decided we would try to go to the aquarium. The kids love this place, and I would rather hang myself than go. It is crowded, dark and small. The place just drives me nuts. More nuts than usual, I guess. We did see a new visitor to the sea otter exhibit. They had porcupines. Of course, with their stupid stroller policy, McKenna didn't get to see them. I will be so glad when the aquarium pass expires and I don't have to go again. Deweys Pizza, on the other hand, is a great reason to go...

All things "B"

We spent the day doing all things "B". We ate bananas and buttermilk pancakes for breakfast, we read books about butterflies and bees. We made crafts with butterflies and played the jumping bee game. We played bingo, ate blue iced cookies and toasted bread with butter (not such a hit, by the way)for lunch. Oh yeah...and we had a spelling bee. We did, however, run out of time for our blue bath. Oh well, there is always tomorrow. Fun, right? At least I had a nice time...Here are a few pics in celebration of "B" day.

I just loved this cute picture of Caleb

Catching butterflies in the net

Caleb proudly displaying his butterfly

Showing his bulgy and bloated belly

And this is downright scary. McKenna playing the bee game her own way...

A much better picture of her

Playing the jumping bee game

Trevor making his butterfly book and craft

Our butterfly buddies

Whatever

Not much to say. Kids have been a little wild today. My bladder is killing me. I think it must be getting close to a full moon. This is the look MJ has been giving me all day. It is either this or screaming and crying. It is amazing how cute she remains, even when she is off her rocker.


But most of the time, she looks like this...

Why can't I go

Poor Caleb. His whole life is trying to be like Trevor. He watches to see how Trevor walks, talks, pees, holds his toothbrush, buckles his seatbelt, blows his nose, etc. He wants nothing more than to be like Trevor. He cracks me up. he will watch to see what Trevor decides to eat before choosing for himself. He is like a lost soul when Trevor is at preschool and he is so depressed that he will not be going to school with Trevor next year. God love him. He asks Trevor and McKenna many times a day whether they love him and if they like his hair. I really hope he gains some self confidence at school. Caleb is so much cooler than he gives himself credit. If only he knew he was a total stud, with great hair, a contagious smile, a cute butt and piercing eyes. If only he knew just how much everyobody loves him.