Oh, Spring. That magical season where you never know if you are going to wake up to shorts or snow. At our house, we are so looking forward to our upcoming super awesome epic mini summer of fun (named by Holden), that it is easy for Spring to get overlooked. Here are some Spring things we've managed to accomplish.
St Patrick's Day--
Pictured- A selection of artwork from the day and Reo pleased as punch that thanks to his sister tracking down the long lost recipe, we were able to recreate the "green stuff" from his childhood.
Not pictured- Crazy tricks the leprechaun played on us throughout the day. I'm quite sure the leprechaun had to get pretty creative to stay one step ahead of Holden.
Enjoying warmer days at the park with my very oldest friends--
Pictured-Even though it feels like yesterday we were all hanging around the neighborhood, somehow we've managed to have a whole bunch of kids
Not pictured- One kid in school, one kid who couldn't be coaxed off the playground for a boring picture, and one not quite born yet (none of them mine, don't get any ideas). Also the adults.
Trying to enjoy not as warm of days wishing warm weather into fruition by painting summer landscapes--
Pictured-Holden getting his painting skills on
Not pictured-Harper painting with water....Because she's two and I'm prone to anxiety attacks around messes.
Taking Lagoon by storm on opening day to finally utilize the season pass Holden has been waiting months to use--
Pictured-Some of the family favorites
Not pictured-Me coming thisclose to throwing up. Multiple times. Carny rides are no longer my jam.
Getting a little Spring cleaning/organizing fever--
Pictured- A couple of completed projects for Harper's room to help me realize that no, I do not in fact hate my house and everything in it, I was just sick of looking at the same walls during snow day after snow day and needed a change.
Not pictured- The majority of my house that still looks the exact same. I'm a slow decorator.
Our first experience with baseball--
Pictured-Holden ready to go
Not Pictured-Holden's first hit, where he proceeded to run with his bat in front of him like a cane to first base. Since he is 50 percent mine, this is actually pretty impressive. Sports aren't so much my jam either, apparently.
In a perfect blog world, Easter and the events leading up to it would be it's own post. But since my blog is in survival mode, getting lumped in with everything else it is!
Pictured--Against my better judgement, embracing all the crazy Easter-time activities. Sugar cookies, egg dying, super overcrowded community egg hunts...we did it all
Not pictured--Me actually really loving all of that stuff.
The night before the main event, Holden left this note on the front door for our Easter Bunny.
In case you don't read Holden, here's what it says..
Find eggs in living room. Thanks! Happy Easter! And P.S. I want to wake up to find my basket full of Peeps or you could do whatever you want your choice Love: Holden
Pictured-The Easter Bunny delivering
Pictured- The kids ready to hunt for eggs. Holden is holding a map he made to remind him where to look. Yes, we do currently go through a lot of paper at our house, if that's what you were wondering.
Pictured-The Loot....And what happens to Holden's leg when we do not provide him with enough paper.
Pictured-All dressed up and ready to celebrate the real meaning of Easter at church. And not yet so hopped up on sugar that they can't hold still. So, success!
And finally, it's not a holiday without a little family time--
Pictured-These two cousins having the best time together
Not pictured-Everyone else
Happy Spring!
