MY BABY CAN WALK!

Asher has taken a step or two a few times but today he really took an attempt to walk....it won't be long now. He seems so little to be walking, just a baby. I love these first steps. Andy even got home just in time today to see the first real steps!

Ambulance

We had another fun day with my Moms group!!!! Today we went to Britt to get a tour of the Ambulances'! Aiden loved it and even got to pretend drive them! And almost as good had some new fun snacks!!! Asher was his pleasant self....sat in the stroller and observed....while leaving a trail of cheerios wherever he went. I didn't take any pictures, however the Britt newspaper was there to do an article on my group so maybe I will post a link to that when it comes out. This is the 3rd newspaper to feature the North Iowa SAHMs! I am just so happy how this group is growing! And love to see the friendships that are forming out of it. : )

My NEW camera arrived in the mail today! I am so excited! You will probably be seeing a lot more pictures now! It can even take pictures underwater...look out pool!

Andy is at fireman training tonight....he has been gone soooooo much these last few months I am so ready for this to be over to have my husband back! I need someone to cuddle up on the couch with again! I am TVoing the Office to watch when he gets home here. The boys are fast asleep, ahhhhhhh a quiet house....if only it would clean itself.

Planting Season

Today we planted marigold seeds!!! Enjoy a few pictures of our trip to visit Grandpa Greenhouse & Nana!

Step One: Filling up the pot with soil.
You would think this very boyish boy would have loved this step...well he did, but he wanted that dirt off of his hands right away when it was over! Also secure in his manhood he picked out a pink Easter Egg decoration and a Pink balloon to take home!



Step Two: put in the seeds.















Step Three: water in the seeds.
This is FUN! Also why we wore our workboots!

Aiden

Today we decided to start something new. Our project was coloring and cutting out all of the different weather symbols. We just need to laminate them. We plan to use them every morning when we wake up to look outside and do the weather forecast, hanging the right ones up on the window each day. I was impressed with Aiden today when he picked the sun and the wind and it was sunny and windy out! So we hung them up on the window. I can't believe he is starting preschool in the fall already, my little boy is growing up! This project reminds me of preschool!

Aiden has been counting out on his hand for awhile now and he is getting really good at it. Holding up any number of fingers and knowing right away how many are there. Even a little adding and subtracting.



Then tonight after Asher was in bed and Andy was at his fireman training, Aiden and I had a nice evening cuddled up on the couch. He asked me......Can I kiss your forehead Mom? 'Yes' Can I kiss your nose Mom? 'Yes' Can I kiss your mouth Mom? 'Yes' Then he said, " I love you SO SO SO SO SO SO much!" The best moments in life are right there!

Asher driving the car at the mall!























Off to school!












Extreme picnicing adventure! We got a little spring fever the day before spring and decided to have a picnic with Grandma Debb. It was a little chilly but we still had fun. Asher, here, trying his first pickle! No funny faces...he liked it!

Bad Bunnies

Today we had Grandma Debb down to visit and spent the day doing projects. Aiden wanted to do a monkey project he told her on Thursday so Grandma came through with an idea! He created the whole project by himself. We thought his was the best of the bunch! I created my own, Bad Bunny complete with naughty piercings and he is even considering a tattoo!
Friday I was able to get away for the afternoon and get a pedicure....Andy surprised me and said to just show up at Headquarters at 3:30pm. Right on the first day of Spring....couldn't have asked for a better more thoughtful gift! I also got to have some fun time friday night going to a chick flick with a friend and then Saturday morning I went shopping alone!Man! That is a big weekend for me! We are grilling out tomorrow with some friends. All in all a GREAT weekend!

Date Night!

No, not date night with Andy...it was my first official date night with Aiden! I decided I need more alone time with each of the boys. I never feel like I am able to give either of them the attention they deserve. So tonight we started our first date night. Just the two of us! No big deal, just drove out to Burger King and had dinner. Life with one kid would be so easy! I am going to have to think long and hard before I decide I would want to add a third child. Already not enough of me to go around! I am sure it can be done though!
We had a crazy fun weekend! Aiden played with his cousins Reagan and Peyton. Asher had teeth coming in all weekend and was in a lot of pain. We went to 2nd cousin Cade's 3rd birthday bash! Aiden was afraid of all of the people and just wanted to play outside while Asher was happy go lucky to sit with anyone. Lots and lots of playing! We should have some good naps this week!
My Sister-In-Law, Rachael and I went on our regular trip to Starbucks when they come home. Feeling adventurous I finally tried something other than a Chai Latte and it was good!
Peace....off to watch The Amazing Race!