Spring Break

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything new; our computer has been having some issues and I've just been busy enjoying some free time with the kids! I have the best job in the world...

What's not to love about Spring Break? Warmer weather, a week off from watching all my extra kiddos, and basically just free time to lounge around home! This time change has been awesome for the kids- and that in combination with hours of fresh air and playing outside, Kael and Kylee have been sleeping so much. We're talking 12+ hours a night. Which means I get to sleep in! Over Spring Break we went to Chuck E. Cheese (wow- I would post some pictures of this but we are talking major sensory overload for me and the kids. Remind me again why we loved this place so much when we were little?!), The Recess, library, Grandmas' houses, etc. Kent also got me some new wheels for my rollerblades so we spent a lot of time walking/blading/biking to parks around our house. I'm so thankful he fixed them for me- Kael is getting way too fast on his bike for me to keep up with him by just walking!

Here is Kael riding his John Deere tractor around the neighborhood. This was far and away the best gift we've ever given him. I bet he has put a thousand miles on that thing! The way he can maneuver it (in forward and reverse) simply boggles the mind. And you guessed it. He's rockin' the Spidey sunglasses.

If you ask Kylee what her name is she says, "Kylee Kay Kay!!!" with a huge smile. She continues to impress everyone with not only her ability to speak, but far more important and impressive, her ability to speak her mind.

This one's for Andrea. Here is how I get through most days. A good couple cups of strong, black coffee. Usually enjoyed while sitting outside watching the kids play. OK, who am I kidding, I need no help getting through the day. But I really love coffee.

Kent and Kael have been so anxious to go fishing but so far it has just been too windy or cold. But we were at my parents' house the other day and my dad hooked up a rubber duck to a fishing pole and let Kael catch it. Kael thought this was great- stomping around in Grandpa's creek catching things and getting all muddy. Such simple pleasures for a 3 year old.

And, as you guessed, Kylee is not going to be left out of any fun. Naturally she's dressed nearly head-to-toe in pink and hardly a bit of mud on her. My little girly-girl for sure. She continues to be scared of both ladybugs and squirrels. So much so that if we see a squirrel while we're on a walk we actually have to turn around and go the other way. Kylee says, "Squirrel too fast; I scared!"

Kael's 4th birthday is coming up soon so I'm sure I will be posting pictures of that. Hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather!