Time to Plant!

Ryan, Kaylie and Reese went to the Home Depot a couple of weeks ago for some weed-killer. They came back with 2 big plastic containers, soil, seeds, a new door knob and paint for the front door. Note to self: Ryan can't contain himself any more than I can in that store! Anyway, apparently Kaylie really wanted to plant some flowers and Ryan, being the spoiler of all little girls in this family, agreed. So the next day Kaylie and Reese got to work and began planting their seeds. Both girls have been very good about going out there everyday to water their flowers and we already have stems. Not too long and they will see the fruit of their labor when the flowers start to bloom. So much fun!

Just a silly day with my kids.

These pictures are from a few weeks ago when we had one of those days where we stayed in our pj's all day and just had fun.

First, Reese stacked the blocks.

And then little brother came to knock them over.

So we have to tackle and hold little brother

Until they are all stacked again and he can knock them all over again.

And then we play with the other blocks and give ooodles of love.

Ryan's New Toy.

Ryan decided about a month ago that he really wanted an electric car. I wasn't sure if it would be a toy that he would use a couple of times and then got put away to never to be seen again or not. I was hoping not since those things are darn expensive toys! Thankfully, he (and the kids) absolutely love it! I think if they could go out every night they would. The girls enjoying driving it and Mason always chases after it :). It has become quite a fun family time for us. Here are some pictures taken over 2 days.

I have some catching up to do!

Here was a sweet sister moment captured a few weeks ago. They caught me right as I took the picture and they weren't too happy but I still took it anyway. They love being together....for the most part!

Spring Break in Kansas!

Realizing that we had no real fun plans for Spring Break last week I asked the girls where they would like to go or do. The first word out of there mouths was "Kansas!" They really love their grandparents and wanted to see them and their cousins. Even though Ryan couldn't take off work I decided to take them up there anyway. We got up there Wednesday afternoon and the rest of the day was a day filled with fun with Papa, surprising Gma and Grammy Deane, staying up way too late because we were having too much fun, and then bedtime.

On Thursday we relaxed, visited, and just plain enjoyed being around family. We went to the park with Nana and then we were surprised when Grandpa passed by and joined us. We had an late afternoon visit with Gma, Emily, Eden and Ike before heading over to my sisters for dinner and the Shocker game. I forgot how well her kids and my kids play together and I know they miss eachother.

Friday was fun filled as well with a visit to Grandpa and Grandma's followed by Nana taking all of the grandkids to see the Lorax movie. Bless her heart is all I have got to say! My parents also put me to work (I didn't put up much of a fuss because I love it) painting their hallway. They took care of the kids while I enjoyed some time painting and talking to my dad. Speaking of my dad, he had a stroke last month and has recovered miraculously! I loved all the time I was able to spend with him and my mom and cherished every minute. We spent the last few hours of Friday with Gma and then headed home early to get the kids in bed for our long drive home the next day.

Saturday morning we woke up, had breakfast with Grandpa and Grandma and then headed home to see daddy! We had such a wonderful time and this was the first time that I actually wanted to stay longer. Maybe this summer we can have an extra long vacation up there.

I decided not to break this post into pieces so enjoy the many pictures :).

Reese's 1st T-ball game!

Little Reese, who has never had any interest in sports what-so-ever, told us a few months ago that she wanted to start playing softball. We were quite shocked but excited at the same time. That girl has an arm and bats really well too but she just never wanted to play on a team. We found out that for her age she would play T-Ball through the RGSA which is the same league that Kaylie goes through for softball. She had two practices before her first game and seemed to be enjoying it. Well the first game didn't go as planned. A cold front came through and it was really cold the evening of her game. She looked so cute out there in her #9 jersey and skort but we knew those girls had to be so cold! Reese practiced with her team and then sat in the dugout until it was time to go out on the field. Once she got out in the outfield and we started taking pictures, we noticed that she was crying and we had no idea why. When they came back in the dugout the coach brought her over to me and she was crying and shivering. I felt horrible for her. I took her back into the dugout and wrapped her in a whole bunch of blankets to warm her up a bit so she could still bat when it was her time. They called her name, she got out there, hit the ball, ran the bases and then ran back me to get warmed up. Thankfully by that time the game was over and we headed back to the car where she fell asleep before we got a few miles down the road. I was so proud of her that she stuck it out and finished the game. Hopefully her next game will be a better experience.

You have got to watch this video of my crazy boy!