Preschool Family Fun Night

The preschoolers sang some songs for us (in their p.j.'s) the other night.  Here's a shot of Grant wishing Evy good luck.

And here's Evy cutting a rug to the chicken dance which was led by the PE teacher.  (Grant took these photos)

Hurray, no more shoveling! Nope, nevermind.

Heard last weekend:  "Spring is finally here!  No more snow!"  Heard this week: "snow is stupid.  I hate the snow."  -Evy

 "How do I get this thing from here to down there?"

 "I'm a third child and never get naps unless I'm really obvious."

 Meet Nina, Lily and Finn's new baby sister!  (Sorry Nina, I promise to post you smiling next time).

 My husband left me to go golfing (in 35 degree weather?) for the weekend.  Luckily Auntie Teens is willing to come over and play princess!

"Spring" Happenings

Today (May 3rd) we had snow.  Rather than go on about our non-existent Spring, I will focus on other things such as my visit to Evy's preschool.  Lots of fun to see her in action!  

We did get a couple of warm days and you better believe we were out there soaking up the sun.

 Isn't she a pretty girl?!

 Evy made this bird feeder at preschool, and our neighbor let us hang it on her tree (since we don't have one).

Hugh is learning to climb steps.  Might as well start off with some nice concrete ones.

Hugh was getting some special attention from the big boys.

Wisconsin Dells

The kids went on vacation and brought us along as their assistants!  

Evy was unsure of a vacation that revolves around waterslides (as were we).  She kept saying "I don't love waterslides" before we left.  That's her special way of saying "I hate that crap."  Luckily, she found one kiddie slide she liked and went down it a million times.   

Hugh LOVED being in the water.

 Grant was fearless on the watersildes!

 Here's what Ben's thinking "this is the best vacation of my life!"

 It's nice that they provide chairs for the parents in case they get tired of splashing around.

Happy Easter

And here it is...our FIRST family photo since Hugh was born!

 Last year, in San Diego, Evy was scared of the Easter bunny.  This year she went back multiple times for hugs!

Waiting for Spring...

Evy and her Dad

We have a crawler!

Las Vegas

It is our last night of 3 in Las Vegas and we are forever indebted to Grammy Mavis and Grandma Erickson for watching the kids!  It has been pure luxury to be able to do whatever we want, whenever we want.  Last night we saw Ray Ramono and Kevin James which was fantastic!

Here we are in front of our hotel room window.  We have a beautiful view of the Bellagio fountains, the strip, and mountains.

We've had fun walking along the strip and seeing all the over the top hotels.  (that's a mini Eiffel Tower at the Paris hotel.)

The fountains are really something to watch.  They play every 30 minutes in time to various Celine Dion songs.  So you'd better like Celine.

That's our hotel behind me.

I also have some pictures of me with giant M & M and sitting in a giant high heel shoe...but I'll just share those with the kids by other means.  :-)

Granny

Finally--we got to visit Granny!!  We had a wonderful visit and doesn't she look incredible?!

Hugh continued to practice his crawling (with a lot of yelling and collapsing in frustration).  We're hoping Grammy Mavis will teach him!

Fun with Grandma.

Granny and Uncle Ward discovered these fabulous blankets at Cabela's recently.  

Grant is now the proud owner of a deer blanket.

And Evy got dogs.  Thanks Granny!

Here's a shot of Evy blowdrying Hugh's hair complete with sound effects.  I can't wait until she tries to dress him up.

Arizona 2013

It was too cold for a cookout this year...but Evy still wanted to get dressed up.

Grandma bought Evy a pair of sparkly shoes when we went shopping in Scottsdale.  Lucky girl!

Evy helped Grandpa fill divets with sand and seed one evening.

This was the morning we walked to the community center to take advantage of the free coffee.

Evy got a tour of the Rio Verde Fire Station!

Evy Goes to the Pool

Here's Evy on our way to the pool.

Wearing a new suit from Auntie Jenna and Alli and planning on getting in a workout.

Happy to be in the 80 degrees water (NOT 80 degrees weather however!)

And here's one of Grandma making Hugh laugh.  He needs some cheering up while he waits for the last of 6 teeth to make it's way through!