Thursday, March 31, 2016

March pics

I'm getting behind on my blogging so I'm going to try to make this one short and sweet with comments. Just some pictures I don't want to forget. 

The kids found a new app called Masquerade. It has many things it can do but one of the features is face swap. I don't think we have laughed so hard, in a long time (maybe ever) the first time we tried it out:






Hadley napping and Hudson watching a movie. No possible chance I could EVER talk him into taking a nap!


Easter projects with Susan while Mommy and Daddy work...


Precious boy still loving his new haircut...and as much as I didn't think I would...I do too!


Hadley had her Chinese festival at school. I found this cute little robe on Etsy and I forgot to take a picture before we left the house so the school parking lot had to do. They had so much fun learning about Chinese traditions as well as tasting some authentic Chinese dishes.






Park date with Hudson and these pics just give a small sample of what a goof ball he is.  He will do anything and everything to get a laugh...






A few more of Hudson. First of all....I can not go anywhere without my two kids following behind. Funny thing is....it does not bother me ONE bit. I will miss it like crazy someday. This particular night I was exhausted from work and told Matt I was going to take a bath. I assumed Hudson wasn't listening since he was watching TV. However, only minutes into my bath I hear the door creak open. It started with him just talking. Then he slowly undressed. Then he claimed he was just going to sit on the side. Then I called it quits when his feet hit the water.
The next picture is just a cute one of him watching TV and the last pic is Hudson relaxing on Bauer and Daddy. It doesn't take much for him to find  a comfy spot and settle in!




On the way to a bowling b-day party for his friend, Brynn, and I glanced back to see a boy looking all grown up in the back seat. What happened?! And then an awesome picture of excitement when he bowled his first ever strike!



Hadley had softball practice and Hudson had another birthday party at the Science Museum. After Hadley's practice, Hadley and Daddy met us at the museum. They walked around checking it all out while Hudson and I finished up at the party. Afterwards, we all stayed a while longer and spent the afternoon showing daddy all the new stuff the museum has added.






Now a few pictures of Hadley. First of her craft for her Resurrection party, doing what she does best at Karate (helping with all the younger kids), reading in the backseat (something I never thought she would enjoy doing), and showing off her new flexibility trick that she has been working so hard on! When she gets her mind set on something she will work and work until she gets it done!





Some of the best friends around at Mary Beth's art party. Afterwards Hadley was invited to the Thunder game with Clara. Sarah Baker told Hadley earlier that day that they always look for cute girls with big bows to throw the shirts to. Hadley took that into account when picking out her outfit for the game. She could not have been more excited for Susannah to send me this pick of her after being given a t-shirt. And, of course, we had to call Sarah the next day too!



Can you ever get too many pics of a precious, sleeping child?


Hadley could not have been more excited to use her lemonade stand from Papa for the first time. And it was so fun to have Peyton, David, and Lottie here to break it in! They ended up making $27 which isn't too bad for a cool day in March.


More Easter crafts with neighbors and friends...



I can't see them moving to seperate rooms anytime soon...and I certainly won't encourage it. I love the special bond they have and especially when I get to see these sweet cuddles in the morning.


My new, long Thursday hours have been a little rough on me but I have loved that Matt gets off at 3:00 and can pick the kids up from school. He sent me this picture on one of my days working of the kids hitting balls with him. I think they will adjust just fine!






Sunday, March 27, 2016

Easter

We had a great Easter today with a cold start that ended in a pretty nice day.  I always love setting out the Easter basket and watching the kids come down with big smiles on their faces! They can't wait to tear into their baskets and see what they got. Hadley got some new workout outfits, bath bombs,  and, of course, a stuffed animal to add to her collection. Hudson got some new nexoknights to build and a couple mixels. I think they were both pretty thrilled!








After opening presents we got dressed for church and were quickly out the door. How precious are these sweet Easter babies?!


I am really loving this new chalk wall that is decorated for each holiday. It gives such a fun backdrop for pictures.



Mama had decided to cancel the Easter egg hunt at the lake since it was supposed to be so cold but after it started warming up a little bit we decided to all go down. We dressed warm, Mama already had the eggs packed with candy, and we still had a great time hunting eggs. It is great to see how much more fun each year gets as all the grandkids finally understand the rush to hunt the eggs! We opened the eggs, played outside, ate some yummy food, and enjoyed time with family. And, finally, we ended our day with a little resting on the couch. So thankful Jesus gave us a reason to celebrate this holiday with family!