it's raining, it's pouring

We are definitely not snoring.

We went to the Museum with our friends...

All this rain is really making everything green and lovely.  

We read a book and then did art projects at the Museum.  

This is B closing her eyes to imagine her favorite place (which she later told me was the bakery)!  So funny!  

N enjoyed a snack before tackling art.

B and her little friend - we are sad because they are moving in May.  We will miss them!  

We went to the Aquarium with our friends...  

B fed the turtles... 

N wanted to watch.

B wanted to also touch a blue starfish.  

She thought it was pretty neat!

So much to see.

N trying to be big...

B could stay all day.

and N had fun with his little friend.

They enjoyed the view of the sting ray... what a fun day!  

new bike

B loves her new bike.  We got her a new bike for Easter.  Her red bike is a bit heavy and difficult to get going, which was discouraging for a 3-year old.  At first, she was mostly thrilled about the water bottle that came with the bike - now she's into the bike, too.  

little crafty birds

B has always admired jewelry.  She made her own necklace and bracelet.  I'm not a jewelry maker, so I don't know how well they will hold up - Maybe Grandpa can help refine our new craft.  They have lasted through the weekend, so that shows a little promise!  

Yes- I let N play, too.  You can imagine the mess.  

I'm sure I'll come across little beads for days to come...

still a little sick

We have been to the doctor twice this week for B.  First on Monday, bronchitis... first round of antibiotics.  Second trip to the doctor Thursday - bronchitis now worse, moved from the front of her chest to the back, and now an ear infection... second round of a different antibiotic and chest x-rays.  

Both kids were troopers at her appointments - I am thankful.  

She's a good patient.  She was a champ at the radiologist... waiting was tough, but we made it through.  

And she clearly still has her sense of humor!  

B's x-ray was clear, so we will just back next week for a follow-up on her ears.  

little gardeners

Spring fever?  We planted our flower pots this weekend.  

B has been eager to "grow a flower." 

 N was really into it, too.  He's our digger, so it wasn't a surprise.  

It was fun and ended with a little rain for the plants.  

Love

Sweet moments... 

Spring photos

We decided to take advantage of the favorable weather 

and beautiful flowers over the weekend... 

Let's take a few family photos in the park.  

We went early, to beat the crowds, so it was a little chilly, but worth it.  

I must say... they turned out lovely.  

Church

We made it to church on time and the kids enjoyed Sunday School.  

Here they are after, playing in a "tree."  

There are pretend trees all around the halls of the Sunday school area... lots of fun. 

The Hunt

On to the Easter egg hunt...  

Since it was raining, we held our hunt inside.  

We hid and hunted about 4 times before heading off to church.  

Easter Eggs

What's Easter without the eggs?  

Well, since N is allergic to eggs, we opted to paint wooden eggs.  

The kids had fun.  B could do this for hours.  

N loved watching B paint.  

It was a fun project to do while it rained outside.