Stop and Smell the Flowers

Bubba

Yes, that nickname can still be heard around here from time to time. I was finally able to get some pictures of the cutest little boy. Enjoy!

Full Circle

You know "people" say you will pay for your raising. Well, my tab has officially been started. I was notorious for shoving things under my bed as a way of cleaning up. Every so often my mom would make me clear it all out. Well tonight, I cleaned out under Marlee's bed. Don't judge me or her. :)

Yes, ALL of this was under Marlee's bed. We will be staying inside tomorrow morning until ALL of it is put where it belongs.

Marlee's excuse was she doesn't know where everything goes. My reply was it is her room, therefore she should know exactly where everything belongs. Also, she was informed if this happens again, everything under the bed will go in the trash. We'll see how well she listens.

Sunday Funday

Our friends, The Owings, invited us and another family over for lunch after church Sunday. It was a beautiful day to hang out and eat good food. Here are a few pictures I took. Yes, I know there are not any of Cooper, but the computer is acting up. I will try and add some later tonight.

Life Cycles

Marlee has become very curious about nature lately, and as a result, so has Cooper. We have very deep conversations for a 4 and 3 year old about things in nature and other events happening around them. So in an effort to explain on of their questions we ordered a living butterfly garden. Boy has this piqued their interests. They check on the caterpillars several times a day. I know they will be overjoyed to see butterflies when it is all said and done. I ordered through Insect Lore. They also have lady bugs and ants you can discover. I plan to order those if the butterflies are a success.  (I'll add pictures as the life cycle progresses)

Playing in the Rain

Boy it has been awfully rainy here and it isn't officially spring yet. We took advantage of a warm afternoon after a rain storm to splash in puddles. This never gets old for my kids. We went straight from the puddles to the shower to clean up. Clothes were soaking wet, but my kids were so happy.

Play Date Fun

Marlee's BFF came over a few weeks ago for a play date. They all had a great time playing outside. I am so ready for continuous warm weather.