No April Foolin'

...we got an Ant Farm! Thanks Uncle Dan!!! The kids LOVE it!

Trike-A-Thon

John's preschool, Sacred Heart, had their annual Trike-A-Thon on Friday! John had so much fun! He used his "super-duper fast" pedaling to complete 45 laps! Way to go John! Here is John with his Batman bike and helmet all ready to go at the starting line!


John and his friend, Amelia getting ready at the starting line. We are lucky to have such a wonderful friend to carpool with this year!

John coming around the corner of the race loop!

Another lap....

Mrs. Donaldson giving John his medal for a great ride! So CUTE!

Bye Bye Baby Bed!

Luke has officially moved out of his crib! My little boy is turning into a Big Boy! Right now he is sleeping on his mattress on the floor. Once he isn't so excited to climb up the ladder he is going to move to the bottom bunk and share a room with John! Here is Luke taking a nap in his "new bed".

Spring Break Fun!

We spent the week with my parents at their new house in Rockwall, Texas. 2404 Coyote Run is my new home away from home! Or "Home" as my new front door key reads. Thanks Mom! I really liked having all the extra space to spread out! And the kids LOVE having all the horses, cows, & longhorns around. Here is picture of the new house from the front yard. My dad has a great building behind the house to hold all of his "toys"!




We tried to spend as much time outside enjoying the nice weather as we could. Here is Carter flying a kite.

And now it is John's turn....

The crew trying to get some of the horses to come over and eat some carrots.

Katie and her carrots for the horses.

And John...

Parker too...

Luke wondering what all the fuss is about with the horses.

Katie still waiting on a horse to come over to the fence.

Some of the other horses they got to pet by my parents house.

Auntie M, Parker, John & Katie riding in the back of the mule. Poppy, Luke & I rode inside. The kids loved riding in the mule and 4 wheeler around. It was a great way to explorer!

Baby or young longhorns...

The kids in front of one of our favorite Longhorns, Oreo. I think the Longhorns are one of the kids favorite things about my parents new house.

Up close with Oreo.

And Brownie.....

Luke exploring around modeling his new Oscar the Grouch shirt from Auntie M & Uncle B. This was his special present from their Las Vegas trip! Too cute!

And little Ryder hanging out in his chair. He didn't get to hangout outside as much as the rest of us, but I couldn't not have a picture of this little "spit-up machine"! It won't be long and Ryder will be running around with the rest of his cousins!

We had a wonderful week in Texas! It was so nice to spend time with my family. Living so far away really makes you appreciate the time you do get with your family. Love all of you and can't wait to come back and play this summer!!!

Happy 10 Year Anniversay!

Donnie and I enjoyed a great evening out without the kids. Thanks Mimi & Poppy and Uncle B & Auntie M! It is hard to believe that 10 years ago we were getting married! Where does the time go? I am very lucky to have an amazing husband and three wonderful children. I am looking forward to what the next 10 years will bring. I love you, Donnie!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We celebrated St. Patties Day with a bounce house for the kids! I was also our day to celebrate Katie & John's birthday with their cousins! What a fun day! The kids jumped all day long!!! Here is Luke coming down the slide!

John jumping around in the jumping part of the bounce house!

Katie getting ready to slide with Luke!

Sweet cousins...Katie and Parker!

Katie after a slide down....

The little "jokers" decided to play Winter Olympics. This is the bobsledding event! You tie your jacket around your legs, this is your bobsled, then you slide down extra fast....The Bounce House Bobsledders preparing for their race!

A special St. Patties Day lunch which included pizza and Lime Green Shebert floats! Yummy!

Carter, Parker, & Ryder...

Katie & John refueling for more bouncing...

The kids bounced, jumped and slid for the rest of the afternoon. Parker actually fell asleep at the dinner table he was so tired! He and John headed straight to bed after dinner. Somehow Katie, Carter, and Luke managed to go out for a little more jumping after dinner. Such a FUN day!

Happy Birthday Katie!

I can't believe this little angel is now 6 years old! Where does the time go? Katie has grown into such a wonderful young lady! She is sweet and sassy, just like her mama! Katie opening her presents from our wonderful neighbors! Thank you, Douglas Kids!

Katie opening her suitcase from Mom & Dad! All the kids got suitcases for their birthdays! They can't wait to use them on our Spring Break trip to Texas!

Katie modeling most of her gifts! New dress, necklace, rain boots, and the new suitcase!

I made Katie's birthday cake this year, too! Katie requested a Ladybug Cake! I think it turned out pretty cute! I also made Ladybug cupcakes for her to take to school!

The three little jokers enjoying some cake!

Happy Birthday Katie!!!