We will be in Colorado in two, count 'em, TWO days! My parents wanted to give Connor his birthday present before we go. What could it be?!



"Bound-Aids"! We all laughed at the absurdity of receiving band-aids for your birthday, but my parents obviously know the way to his heart! He couldn't have been happier!


He's been doing this ever since, much to the chagrin of Daddy. Anthony doesn't love the little pieces of plastic-y paper strewn about the house.

These spring dandelions have not lost their appeal!



My boy. I can't believe he'll be three in six days. He was making faces at me today and I clearly saw my little one-year-old bug in there somewhere. He's such a big boy with a (very strong) will of his own. One consolation, however, is that he wants to be a baby when he grows up. :)

(Do you see me in his eye? My head is right in his pupil, I'm wearing a pink sweater, and my camera strap is handing down in front of me.)

I like to post warm-weather-feel-good photos when the weather leaves a bit to be desired. The other day we took a little walk around the neighborhood.


This photo makes me laugh. I don't think little boys have the correct wiring to inherently know how to sniff flowers, letting the aroma waft gently into your face. Instead, when I told Connor to sniff the flowers, he sniffed as if he expected them to stink.

Just then, our neighbor who drives a school bus came out and told us that he had parked his bus around the corner and that we were welcome to go play in it. You might have well offered Connor his weight in candy. He was so excited!





Today I gave Alaina her first haircut. I've been avoiding this day for so long. Anyone who's met Alaina in the past three months can attest to her hair always being in her face, despite my efforts to keep it back. She looks so cute, but way too grown up for my tastes.


Then we went on another walk, hunting dandelions this time. I had forgotten how awesome dandelions are when you're little. The fond memories of your own childhood that resurface when you are raising kids are an incredible facet of parenting. My dad used to pay me a nickel for every dandelion that I picked, and I thought I was the richest woman in the world with my bag of little yellow flowers.



Maybe Alaina did, too.


The problem with teaching two-year-olds to pick flowers is the fact that they don't discriminate. I was taking a photo of Connor when Alaina ran up to show me her handful of Granda and Grandpa's tulips. Sorry, guys.



This is our street. It's beautiful all year long.



:)

I Heart Faces "Smiles" Entry

Rain rain, go away!

Waiting for warmth!

It is cold and snowy here today, so I needed a little bit of warmth. Tuesday was my sister's birthday, so we went to visit in the evening. We sat on their deck in the beautiful weather, enjoying pizza and ice cream cones. Such a great night. :)

Avarie's 3rd Birthday Party!

Marinda's Maternity Photos

Plus, I have to throw in a picture of the soon-to-be big brother, because he is just ridiculously cute.