Foot Pictures

For some reason my kids are obsessed with taking pictures of their feet. I guess that means you get to see all of Nora's cute shoes! (and some Zeke feet too)

Zeke's Birthday

Zeke partied 3 days in a row for his birthday this year. The first day was not his party, but a birthday party for a friend. Nora kind of weaseled her way into that party too (with the blessing of the hosts!) and they both had a great time. 

The next day was a family party. I had visions of making a layer cake with something pirate-y on top, but in the end we opted for cupcakes with pirate flags. I'm so happy with how they turned out!

Zeke got fun presents - several books, some clothes and some summer toys. 

And two new beyblades - he was hoping for those!

And, on the third day, we invited his friends over for a movie party. We had plans to watch Planes and eat popcorn, but the kids were happier to eat popcorn, run around, and play. We had the movie on in the background and popcorn everywhere - and fun was had by all. 

After the movie we did presents, followed by cupcakes with Dusty Crophopper flags. 

It was such a fun friend party. I was a little nervous because we had never done this before, but it turned out to be a smashing success. I loved getting to know his friends and meet their parents. Lots of fun for me too!

And- Zeke lost his first tooth a few days before his birthday, and his second about a week after. A great present for a 7 year old.

Easter Festivities

We just love Easter. I think it has something to do with all of the fun traditions, as well as the joy of spring weather and flowers. 

Saturday the kids found the box of baskets and Nora didn't want to put hers down. So we took a few pictures outside with our lovely tulips and snow glories. 

Then we colored eggs. 

Sunday morning we hunted those Easter eggs, 

and ate chocolate bunnies.

And took pictures before church. I had a hard time getting good ones because they wouldn't focus... maybe it was all the sugar?

Then it was off to grandma's for dinner and family and a few fun Easter surprises. We had a such a great holiday weekend!

Start of Spring

The snow is gone, the tulips are starting to poke up through the soil, and the warm sunshine feels so good! We are loving spring, even though it's still a little chilly when the clouds roll in or the wind blows. 

We bought another cheap delta kite and flew it in the crazy wind.

The kids love to ride scooters/bikes to go get the mail. 

Nora thinks it's shorts season already, which is a little crazy. However, she has been more inclined to wear pants since grandma told her that she needs to wear pants if she wants to play outside. Nora sure has missed her playground time over the winter!