The Cutest Trees!!

Maddie was in a choir program Sunday and did a great job!!  Most of the time she just stands there and doesn't sing.  Sunday she did everything she was supposed to and we were so proud of her!!!  They have been practicing a lot these past few months and it turned out wonderful.  We can't wait for the fall when Turner will be able to join the choir as well!  I don't think he is going to have a problem being in stage:)

Turner Unattended.....

This is what happens when Turner gets quiet and is left in a room by himself.....

Our Week with Olivia!

I am keeping Kim's daughter for 2 weeks to help them out and earn a little extra money.  Last week went pretty well and the kids had a good time.  I just thought I would share some pictures.  We went to several parks, Pump It Up, flower shopping, enjoyed snocones everyday, and went swimming.  Olivia is a year older than Maddie, so it was fun to have a playmate for the week!  Just wanted to share some pics I took from my phone.  This week we plan on painting, going to parks, storytime at the Library, and attending Maddie's preschool graduation!!!!

Boo Boo's Helper!

I have been meaning to post these forever!!  Turner has turned into Boo Boo's little sidekick.  He loves going over there with his tool box and helping Boo Boo work in the yard and fix things.  He is getting so big!

Mother's Day 2012!!

We had a great Mother's Day weekend!!  Saturday Nonna and Brittany came down to see Maddie play tball and we went to dinner at Genghis Grill that night with my parent, sister and David.  We usually don't see Nonna on Mother's Day so it was nice to be able to give her her gifts and spend some time with them.
  Sunday I woke up to flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, and a gift card for a spa day at Gould's!  The kids had made me cards and we headed to church.  Afterwards we headed to Mimi and Boo Boo's for steaks, fried potatoes, and lots of other goodies.  It was a nice afternoon spent at home with family instead of trying to beat the crowds at a restaurant.

  Kevin and I are so blessed to have Maddie and Turner and I am honored to be their mommy!!  We are also blessed to have great mom's of our own who have been such good examples to us over the years.  It was a great day!

Muffins with Mom!!

Wednesday, all the mom's and grandma's were invited to Maddie's class to have muffins.  Mimi joined me and I loved being able to watch Maddie in her class for a little bit.  When we first got there, she put her bookbag and lunchbox up, and put her folder in her cubbie.  She then went and signed in and found her seat.  She had made me a card for Mother's Day and decorated a candle votive holder to give me.  I LOVE the handmade gifts from the kids and Maddie was so proud.  We had some juice and muffins and took a few pictures.  It was a great way to start the morning and Mrs. Pat said the kids were wild all day after we left:)  A change in routine can do that I guess!

Can We Swim, Can We Swim????

Swimming is Maddie's favorite thing to do ever!!!!  Since Kevin took the cover off a few weeks ago, she has asked no less than 10 times a day.  I am not ready to be swimming yet.  The water is too cold and I know once we start, the begging to go will get even worse.  Well, last Saturday after the Zoo, their DADDY decided it was ok for them to go.  We had been outside in the heat all day long, and fortunately the water wasn't too cold.

Maddie jumped right in and had a blast.  We put Turner's floaties on him and slowly put him in the water.  He stayed in for a few seconds and started crying that he wanted out.  So, he didn't go swimming but I know he will enjoy it after a few tries.  Hoping to have him swimming by the end of the summer!!!

Sure enough, Maddie has asked every day, multiple times, when she can go again!!  It has been in the upper 70's, very low 80's all week and getting cool at night.  Child, we are NOT swimming today:)

Zoo Trips!!

We have been to the zoo twice this week!!  (And are going back on Tuesday:)  We really do love going and we try to split it up each time we go.  Monday I took the kids with Maddie's Preschool.  That morning just Maddie, Turner, and I walked around.  We then met up with several friends at the Sea Lion show (Turner's absolute favorite part!!) and headed to eat lunch at a pavilion with the whole class.  It was a great day and I am so glad Turner joined us for the fun.  Last year Daddy and Maddie had a daddy/daughter day.

  Today we went back to celebrate Bailey's 5th Birthday!!  It was our first zoo party and Ashley did a great job.  The kids went on a scavenger hunt, watched the sea lion show, and had a cookie cake for dessert.  It was a fun, HOT afternoon.  So hot that we let the kids go swimming once we got home!!!  More on that to come:)

First Snocone Stand!!!

Today was our neighborhood's yard sale.  We always try to participate and usually make quite a bit of money.  I spent a lot of the week getting things ready.  We thought it would be fun for the kids to get involved and sale something too.  Instead of a lemonade stand, we put our sno cone maker to use and sold those.  They were a hit.  The kids made a poster and picked out the flavors we were going to sale.  They sold them for 50 cents and made $35 dollars.  We took out $4 to give to church and they split the rest.  It was a good lesson on earning money and giving some of what you make to God.  We started the sale at 6:15 this morning and called it quits at 11.  It was a success!!

Let me say that yesterday Maddie had a birthday party and tball game.  I set the alarm for 5:30 this morning for myself and I was tired waking up!!  Not working for almost a year has definitely gotten me out of THAT routine.  After the yard sale we had another birthday party this afternoon.  So thankful for our friends and that the kids are able to do extra activities, but this mama is TIRED!!  Looking forward to summer and Kevin being home for a little bit:)

Giraffeee and Darney!!

I just have to post about Turner's 2 friends.  First off there giraffeee.  I know that isn't how you spell it, but that is how he says.  He loves him.  We can't go to bed without him.  Maddie goes through phases with what she likes to take to bed.  Turner is pretty consistent and it has been giraffeee for as long as I can remember.  So sweet.

Next there is Darney.  I don't have a picture of him because it is his imaginary friend.  It is Hilarious!!!  He started talking about Darney a few weeks ago and he talks about him all the time!  BUT, not in public-I think it embarrasses him, which makes me laugh even more.  I know, terrible.  Here is Turner's story yesterday about Darney. 
Turner- "Darney is in the hospital"
Me-"What happened to Darney?"
Turner- "He fell off the bed and landed on a saw and it cut his arm off (he has tools galore in his room, thus the saw reference).  I took him to the doctor and the doctor said-no more Darney's jumping on the bed!!!!!"

I really love that kid!!!