Out and About

We spent the night at my parents house so we could enjoy nice weather and be outside. Justin, Olivia, Isaac, and I took the "longest bike ride ever" while there. My dad picked Isaac up and drove him back in the truck towards the last little bit of the ride. We went all the way to the end of their neighborhood (it was long).

Here Elias was REALLY enjoying a cookie. He would throw his head back and give the biggest smile after every bite. 

 They were playing Mother May I. Very funny to watch!

 Though you can't tell, Isaac and Olivia were walking backwards up the hill.

 We gave a concert. Mom taught me how to play the autoharp. I've got one song so far in my repertoire: Rejoice in the Lord Always.

 Olivia played a little one.

 Isaac played the drum (I forget what it's actually called). We played the flute and a mini violin too. I was inspired and came home and pulled out my trumpet for Isaac and Elias one day. Isaac was able to get a sound out of it!

 This is Elias's first sucker. VERY FUNNY to watch! He was so happy!

 I took Isaac and Elias to the zoo one day. Every single one of these blue blocks was put away in the bins when we got there. Isaac made a friend (ducked behind a tower) and built this with him. It's so cool how Isaac can make best friends with anyone whose willing to play wherever we go.

 Elias liked the puppet show booth.

 Olivia had President's Day off but Justin had to work. The kids and I went to Tataru's open gym. They were so proud to pay with their own money they had gotten from Gramp & Nana.

Around the House

A few are from awhile back...but around the house none the less.

Here Isaac and Olivia were painting their "valentine boxes" they made at Lowes.  Don't ask them about them because I already threw them away. They were not very functional...plus I have been watching a few "Hoarders" episodes.

 It snowed, of course not lasting long, but they got out and played hard.

We had a family bead making festival.  We made necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings then strutted our stuff.

 Then we had a lesson on what NOT to do when you get older.

 This picture isn't that funny except for the events around it.  He was supposed to be getting ready for bed and Justin found him here. He was petting it and "loving" his cold leftover snack.

 Isaac was watching stories on the "Playaway View" we checked out from the library and eating a snack. I think he sat there almost 30min.

 We were making cupcakes for our new neighbors that moved in across the street. It was kinda for Valentine's Day and kinda for moving in since we didn't give them until 4 days after V-day. It was the first time we met them....I hope they don't think we are crazy already!

 Filling the cups. I can't believe I didn't get a picture of the final product. They had LOTS of sprinkles and icing. The kids got to "squeeze" it out of my icing bags. Olivia really liked doing that.

This is the box that Olivia made for Valentine's Day at school.  They had a party...no parents so no pics.

 We played hair salon. Olivia did my hair. And then Isaac. And then Olivia again.

 He is quite the funny one as of late. He's like a magnet to the fridge when it opens.

 He found this tomato and took a bite. I don't think he liked it. He likes to also climb on chairs in order to see what is happening on the counter.

I turned around one day and saw this. Which one is bigger? Humm.....looks can be deceiving.

 This was pretty funny. Elias was having a great time with my dad and the ball that deflated and was made into a hat! Check out their facial expressions and how similar they are!

 Isaac and I spent some time outside when Elias was sleeping one morning. It had just rained so it was a perfect time to go worm hunting. These are the worms he caught.

Isaac Turned the Big 0-4.

Isaac turned 4 on January 29!  It's crazy how fast time is going and what a big boy he looks like all of a sudden!  He got his birthday donut before Olivia went to school.  I think they were laughing so hard here because he tried to blow out the candle and missed....about 2 inches away.

For his cake, I made a Lightning McQueen cake.  He wanted the Lightning with the piston cup on the hood, like the one he has.  He took a long look at it and decided he wanted to eat the eyes first. 

Elaina came to celebrate with us too.

He got a bike along with some other cool toys.

 We played at a park for awhile.  I had so much fun watching him.

 Elias wasn't too sure, but Olivia liked it. What was really funny was when my mom and I got on it....

 Not only can he go down the slide, he can go up it!

Weeee!!!

 G&G came and hung out for the day.

I can't imagine life without Isaac. I am thankful for everyday I get to stay home with him.  He is such a blessing to the family. He truly brings lots of laughter....just like his name means.