Easter and Griffin's 1st birthday....

We have had a busy 10 days! My best friend came in from DC with her 2 boys last weekend! We had the best time! Her boys are the age of Ava and Sarah-Tate; I wasn't really sure how they would all get along but they did great! Sarah-Tate and Gabriel were like 2 peas in a pod! They had the best time together! They left Monday and then it was time for school mode and Easter parties along w/packing for an Easter/birthday trip to GiGi and Poppy's farm in NC. We left Wednesday after Ava got out of school. That actually worked out nice! The kids always do great on the 8 hr car ride, thankfully!!!

The kids had an amazing time on the farm! They spent time Thursday and Friday with their Aunt Lillie. They love her so, so much! I spent lots of time with her as a child so she loves having my girls! Mom and I shopped for last minute Easter stuff and birthday stuff for Griffin's big 1st birthday!

Matt(my hubby) finally got to go mountain biking at Dupont! He has been dying to go for so long! Everytime we head home he always has plans to go but it never happens! Thankfully this time he went and had a wonderful Saturday! While he was biking my mom and I took the girls to an Easter Egg Hunt and to visit my grandmother who is 91! We had so much fun! I love seeing family and hate that we live so far away sometimes! I love seeing the kids interacting with their family! So awesome!

We had an extra special treat Saturday afternoon, my dad took everyone to a farm close to their farm. The owner of the farm said the kids could come and visit his baby goats, sheep, lambs, donkeys, roosters and chickens!!! Wow, what an amazing time!!! Ava really loved the animals! She was petting and holding the babies. Sarah-Tate wasn't so sure? The baby goats were playful, they would run and jump on you! They were cute but scared Sarah-Tate. Eventually she warmed up to them. That was such a special treat!

We had a wonderful Easter morning! The kids loved their baskets! Sarah-Tate asked for a Dora Princess Doll and Ava asked for a Bug Sucking Gun! Funny I know but Ava LOVES bugs! She spent all day Sunday searching for bugs and catching them! She even got her cousins all involved! So cute!

Here is an Easter picture! And yes, that is a big bunny behind Sarah-Tate! My mom does gourd art and makes amazing stuff! Here is her website! http://www.simplygourdgeouslive.com/

Happy Tuesday!

Kid Stuff....

Our oldest daughter Ava cracks me up w/the things she says! We had some damage to our front bumper- we got it fixed Tuesday. Wednesday morning as we were leaving for school Ava notices the work. She was impressed that their tape was working really well and you couldn't even see it! She was also impressed that the paint didn't run! I told her that for big fixes like this one you can't use tape or finger paints. I thought it was really cute!

Ava also got her report card today! She made 2 A's and 1 B+. She was so proud of herself! So, we made a trip to the Sonic for a chocolate milkshake! Good job Ava! Mom and dad are so proud of you!

Sarah-Tate is really growing up and changing so fast! She has really amazed me in the last 6 mths! I guess when Ava was this age I was still working full time so I didn't see things coming together w/her in regards to counting, associating letters w/words, figuring out games and really showing interest in a lot of stuff. Very cool! Glad I get to stay home this time around!

And for "Bubba" or Griffin... he is into everything! Nothing seems to scare him! Tuesday he went all the way up our stairs! He is so wild! He loves the computer cord or any wire for that matter! He is standing a lot and really starting to take steps on his own! Can't believe he is almost 1!?!? He is getting 2 more teeth! He babbles up a storm! He says Daisy( our boxer), dog, night-night and mama/dada. So cute! Oh, I never understood why people put childproof locks on toilets- now I do! Griffin was trying to put Ava's toothbrush in the toilet this morning!! I am not even sure how he got the toothbrush? He is also always trying to get stuff off tables. And he is super fast! But, he is super cute! When he smiles that big smile my heart melts! Love my boy!

Happy Thursday....yay for the weekend! :)

Seriously.....

I am such a procrastinator!!?! I am doing taxes today!? I have had the stuff together since the end of January but for some reason I feel the need to wait until the last second! :) Thankfully, I have a guy that is good and will get everything done and filed today!

Poor Ava got stung by a bee today at school! Poor girl! She gets hysterical when anything happens- a small cut, a splinter...you name it! Our neighbor picked her up b/c Griffin was sleeping. She cried when she got out of the van and saw me! She was happy that Mr Mike picked her up b/c she loves him but sad that the bee stung her and he was going to die soon! :( She loves bugs!

Griffin is really trying to walk! He will be 1 in 2 wks! He is trying so hard! And he gets so proud of himself! I missed all these things w/the girls- this is really awesome to see it w/Griffin! I am loving staying home w/him and Sarah-Tate!

Weight Watchers is going good! Made wonderful Mahi-Mahi for supper last night w/a sweet chili sauce, wilted spinach salad w/balsalmic reduction and organic sweet potatoes! YUM! I love cooking more for the family! :) Especially now that fresh veggies are coming in at the Green Market!

Busy Wednesday!

Wow, today is going to be busy! Griffin is down for a nap but this afternoon we have Ava's 6 yr check up- how is she 6?!? And then a playdate from 3-5, supper, workouts and bath/showers! Whew!

I am trying the new Weight Watchers plan.... it is great. I love most of the fruits and veggies  being free as far as points! I am also really working hard to work out at least 5-6 days a wk. I always put off workouts.... I think there is too much to do?? Amazing how great it feels when I actually do it and stick to it! Oh, and I found a delicious little treat! I take one of the individual vanilla greek yogurts... in a seperate bowl I take 1 T of honey and 1 T of cocoa.... mix it together. You might have to add 1 t of water to the cocoa/honey mixture....when mixed up add your yogurt and stir. It makes a yummy chocolate treat! Love this!!!

Here are some pics of the kiddies....

Happy Wednesday!