Wonderful weekends!

We had a lovely family weekend!  I think we're all just loving the better weather and the increased family time.  It's just been really enjoyable!  Here are some highlights of the week...

I may have been a big groggy when prepping a bottle one morning.  I mean, we know Isaac likes to eat/drink, but sheesh!

 We had Nico over last week and did a fun melting plastic bead craft activity.

 MaKenna from across the street even came over for a bit too.  I love that my kids go at it during dress up and our guests just look over at me like, "is this ok?"

 Isaac joined in the fun!

 It was mayhem, but fun, good, loud mayhem!

 Getting ready for Blackhawk playoff hockey!

 I've been the lucky recipient of a few Starbucks giftcards, so Noah and I had an afternoon date there.  He's getting so big, I want to take time to enjoy him before he's "too cool" to hang out with his mom!

 There was some spoon war action in the kitchen, look how distressed Isaac is!

 Sam got some good hits in!

 Saturday night the big 2 helped me cook a big family dinner with pasta, garlic bread, and salad.  Sam was on garlic bread duty.  He licked the garlic butter like icing, yuck, but did a great job!

 Noah did a wonderful job reading the recipe and even cutting the bread!

 We decided to try learning how to jump rope.

 Sam got the whipping action down just fine.

 Daddy gave some tips.

 Then Sam and I went to Starbucks for our own date.  He enjoyed his cake pop and orange/mango smoothie.  It was a beautiful day!

So, we're looking forward to a nice long weekend for Memorial Day and some more fun family time!  The weather looks great, couldn't be more happy!

Happy Mommy!

Well last week was nice, my birthday and mother's day all rolled into the same week.  Noah has been having a reverse alphabetical countdown to the end of the year (Z-A).  He had "Wacky" hair day for W.  Sam used a mustache to perfect the unibrow look.

 Slightly off centered mohawk, check!

 The day of my birthday was lovely.  It was a beautiful day weather wise so we spent some time outside.  The boys picked me dandelions!

 We also worked on our project for Bamma, some garden stepping stones.  We had mixed, molded, and made them earlier.  Now we were painting.  Sam painted his and Ellie's.

 Noah was in charge of Isaac's and his.

 We also got out our bubble machine, it was a big hit!

 Classic Sammy robot move.

 Our final project, turned out pretty well I think!

 Hanging out in the yard on a beautiful day, not much more I could ask for on my bday!

 Isaac was loving the freedom of crawling in the grass.

 Probably should have turned off the bubble machine to get a picture of them looking at me, huh?

 Pretty decent!

 Filthy boys needed a bath, shaving cream makes it all the more enjoyable!

 Sam's been rocking soccer class lately, here he is (in green shorts) lined up with coach Bob for a scrimmage.

 At Noah's soccer game, Sam hangs out with his self dubbed "lady friend" Makenna.

 It was so sunny, we got out a favorite hat for Isaac!

 Girls night out for my bday/Mother's Day with Michelle and Erin and Philie.  Philie got me a cake, very cute no?  It said "Halfway to 70!"  Yep, I'm 35!

 Isaac is so darn close to walking, he just doesn't trust his legs.  He can stand now unsupported and feel comfortable doing that.  Ask him to move forward and forget it!

 It wouldn't be Mother's Day without cute art from my Noah!

 I got a book that told me a lot about how Noah sees me.  This one says, "I wish I could buy my mom a house."

 This one, "My mom's favorite song is 'My songs know what you did in the dark.'" And, "She sings like a flamingo."  Further investigation reveals that, according to Noah, flamingos have lovely singing voices!

 Feeling very loved and thankful on this Mother's Day!  Fingerprint flowers, so cute!

Anytime now, Mother Nature...

So, anytime you're ready for 70 degree weather consistently, Mother Nature, that would be greeeeeaaaaat.  The weather around here has been so annoying.  So spring.  So Midwest.  Sigh.  We went to Noah's soccer game last week and were ill prepared for the wind.  Sam ended up in a beach towel to stay warm.

 Our neighbors across the street had a bday party for Deven (who turned 6) complete with pinata and bounce house.  It was a bit brisk, but still super fun.

 All the kid were so nice and lined up by age, the big ones even helped the little ones get candy, it was adorable!

 Happy birthday Deven!

 Bampa left his hat here, which resulted in a hilarious impersonation by Sam.

 Andrea was in town with some friends for a jewelry show, so on Sunday Isaac and I went to Rosemont to see her.

 At least Sam enjoys the rainy/windy weather.

 Mrs. Laura capture a classic Sam moment, asleep, on the floor, wearing a fake mustache.

 We met up with the Worsts to celebrate Calvin turning 4!

 We had to stop by Old Navy to get some pants for our growing eldest and found sleeveless captain america shirts in everyones size, so we had to purchase for summer!

 The weather has forced some inside creative play, including fort time.

 Sam's soccer class also got moved inside due to cold, rainy conditions.  Isaac thought the loud gym was hilarious to shriek in.  Sam had a blast running all over with his friends.  And Noah enjoyed leaping from the bleachers.  Well, at least everyone was happy!

So, Mother Nature, we have 3 energetic boys, ready for some outdoor time... anytime you're ready.  Thanks.