Spring Break

Spring break has been so very lovely.  Evangeline spent 2 nights with Grandma.  We met for lunch one morning at the good ol'Cracker Barrel for pancakes.  I took Evangeline swimming at the Lincoln Suites here in Marshall one day over break.  We had the whole pool to ourselves, just me and E.  It was fun.  We decorated eggs and made bird's nests.  I've spent some quality time snuggling my baby and playing with my big girl.  It's getting me really excited for summer vacation!  Not too much longer!

 

It only took her a little while to get her sea legs back.  She was swimming up a storm.  

 

Mr. Man is grabbing at everything these days......

 

and chewing on everything with that sharp little tooth!  

 

The Birthday Boy

We had Kyle's birthday celebration at his Dad's house.  It was a nice little get-together.  I kid you not, the amount of smoke that took over the kitchen was astounding after he blew out his candles...and I'm not just saying that.  It was truly hilarious.  Evangeline's face was priceless. 

Saint Patrick's Day

They had their green on for good luck, but I'm definitely the lucky one to get to be their mommy.

The Latest

Mr. Big Stuff has started sitting up unsupported.  He can do it for a few seconds and then eventually goes timber.  I think by another week or so he'll have it down.  This past Sunday I discovered that he's sprouted his two bottom teeth.  Jed's also found his feet and loves to play with them. 

 

And then there's Miss Sassy Pants.  She picked out this snazzy new outfit for her school's spring concert.  She's been wanting a jean jacket for a while now.  She was picked for a special part in the spring concert.  She got to play the Boom Whackers.  She hated this though because the Boom Whackers had to give up their recesses to practice for the last several weeks.  She'll be happy to get her play time back.  The kids did a fantastic job.  Sadly, I couldn't see her very well on the stage, but I did get to watch her practice.  I was so proud of her....as always.  

 

It's so fun to watch her with her little friends.  I always imagine these kids growing up together.  I wonder who she will remain friends with over the years.   

Here she is with Wesley Burress (the giant).....

 

Anna Karras, Chloe Landrus and EB....friends since preschool......

 

Lily Shotts, Harper Richardson, EB and Kaylee Daugherty....

 

Lily, EB, Nya Engledow and Kaylee

  

In other news....Kyle had a birthday which we will continue to celebrate for the remainder of the month and Zachary and Candice bought a house in Terre Haute!!  

Snow Day

Got my wish today...a snow day.  It was quite a surprise.  We were all ready for school and headed out the door when I just happened to look at my phone.  There was that welcome message from Ms. H....."no school".  Two words that bring to much joy on a mid-week winter's day.  

 

This day at home was just what I needed.  A little extra time to get the house work caught up and get some precious bonus time with my children.  We were all together when Kyle came home for lunch.  Jed likes to watch his daddy play the guitar....

 

and Evangeline likes to dance to it.  

 

The holiday girl is at it again.  The hearts came down and we currently have a leprechaun/St. Patrick's theme going on above the bed.  

 

She's so creative and quirky...I just love her. 

 

Someone else loves her too.  He's always her captive audience and she's always his entertainer.

 

If I can't be a stay-at-home mom, thank God I'm a teacher.  I LOVE being at home with my kiddos.  I'm hanging on until summer break when I can be with them all day, every day.  Jed's growing up too fast and I feel like I'm missing so much.  I got to be there for every second with Evangeline and it was priceless.  Jed's babyhood seems to be going twice as fast because I'm not there to witness every moment of it.  Days at home with Jed and Evangeline are so special. 

 

We tried carrots tonight.  Just a few bites.  He seemed to like them.  

 

This girl begged for the leftovers.  She loves baby food!!  She snarfed down Cale's prunes one night and thought they were just the best thing ever.  I caved this once and let her finish the carrots off.  She got so excited about it and told me that she wants baby food for her birthday.  She said, "For my birthday, don't forget the prunes!  They're so delightful!"  Now, that's a phrase I never thought I would hear someone utter!  

A Little Sunshine

Saturday was absolutely amazing!!  It was so unseasonably warm outside.  I believe it got into the 70's, which made it seem impossible that we were sledding not even a week ago.  Me and the kids stayed at my mom's house on Friday because I had a photography appointment scheduled for them early Saturday morning.  Afterward we went to lunch and the park.  I had never seen so many kids playing on the play equipment at Deming Park.....we didn't go near it.  We just enjoyed walking Mom's dogs and Jed's stroller around the perimeter and soaking up the sunshine.  Kyle grilled out for us that evening.  The windows were opened....it was bliss I tell you!  Bliss! 

I bought Jed this little cap the day I found out he was a boy.  I was just waiting for a warm day to stick it on his head.  He looked so darn cute.   (I can't decide which is my favorite "me and Jed" picture so I'm including them all.  It's a mother's right.)

 

I seriously have the cutest kids!!  

Evangeline entered two of her pieces (Shape House and Happy, Happy Whale) in the children's art show at Gaslight.  We are so proud of our little artist.  She is seriously crafting and drawling ALL the time.  She doesn't play with toys much... just crafts and drawls.  She enjoys looking at famous art works with her daddy either on the iPad or in his art books.  She's always inspired. 

 

My Jed is 6 months old, which boggles the mind.  He had his check up yesterday and is right on track for weight and height.  50th percentile for both.  He had his first "solid" food yesterday....oatmeal and breast milk....the meal of champions.  He absolutely loved it.  By the end of his feeding he would hang his little mouth open in anticipation of the spoon.  Dr. James predicts that he will be my eater.  I think she might be right. 

Here he is poised for his oatmeal on day number 2.  He seemed a little more expectant as to what was getting ready to take place.  He ate a whole serving (1 Tbs. oatmeal and 4 Tbs. milk) this time around.  He's getting this eating business down!  I can't wait to try him with carrots in a few days. 

Wednesday

I know I've mentioned how much I always look forward to the pictures Danielle sends me on my lunch break each Wednesday.  These were from last week.  Jed's getting to be such a big boy.