Signs of Spring

 

The many rain showers this time of year quickly green up all of the grass and shrubs. Evan loves playing in the rain and always received many compliments on his rain gear when we are out shopping:)

 

 

I forget what a miserable time of year this is for Adam. He has severe pollen allergies. His eyes are itchy, swollen, and red. He takes allergy medicine, drops, and nasal sprays and still only has temporary relief. He has been less than thrilled about having to cover his eyes with cucumbers, but it does help with puffiness for a little while.

Testing the limits

 

Evan has always been a great sleeper. He naps well and goes down very easily for both naptime and bedtime. In recent weeks, he has been a bit of a stinker though. He has been causing some mischief in his room instead of laying down. Hopefully it is just a little phase. I did find him tuckered out in a few cute spots after all of his horsing around though.

Sleeping behind his chair

Wiped out

Friday Funday

I just love when a day unexpectedly turns into a fun outing. Joe had a Friday off of school, which is also Adam's day off, and we just happened to be available to meet at the park. What a nice way to kickoff the beginning of spring.

Enjoying Teddy Bear Park with our friends.

Love eating on the patio at Leo's

 

 

The kids were beyond thrilled to share malts

As an added bonus, we walked to the river and saw the bridge go up!

Back at the park

 

I treasure the one-on-one time with each of the boys. Evan and I have our mornings together while Adam is at school and Adam and I have a couple of hours in the afternoon together while Evan naps. Evan and I made our first stop at the park and he could not have been happier! I look forward to many more of these days!!

 

Until next time...

 

We drove up to Cold Spring so we could have a chance to hang out with the Apold crew before they departed for North Carolina. Although they told us back in January that they were moving, the reality of it hasn't hit yet. We will certainly miss having them so close! We will have to get a visit planned:) 

Playing at the park

Adam and Soren

Easy-going little guys

Big "tough" guys

Cuddly cousins

 

 

 

 

One for the record books

 

Adam had school canceled on May 2nd for SNOW! This is has been such a crazy spring. We didn't get that much snow at our house, but parts of our district got nine inches or more. As annoying as it is to get snow in May, I figured we may as well make the most of it.

 

April

 

Wow! I am realizing that I have been really terrible about taking pictures lately. Here are some random photos to sum up the month of April in our household.

 

 

Aaron continued to make frequent trips to Canada for work so the boys have been soaking up the time with their Daddy when they can.

 

 

Adam stays busy playing with his friends from school. He has the best group of kids this year and we will really miss his class at the end of the year. He has been spoiled with lots of fun playdates and parties.

Evan is my little buddy while Adam is away at school, with friends, or at activities. He is sweet, and funny, and mischievious all in one cute little package.

 

 

We had a really fun afternoon/evening with the Tulkki crew in their new house. I love how the twin girls both have the same finger in their mouths. They were too cute. The kids all played perfectly which actually gave the adults time to catch up!



 

 

Adam gave soccer a try this spring at the indoor dome. He really enjoyed it so maybe we will try again in the fall... so far, he has LOVED everything we have signed him up for.

 

 

These two love their rain boots!!!

 

 

Adam making up a story while Evan listens intently. I just love watching their interactions.

 

 

Two kings of the castle

 

Adam helped me work at his school carnival this year. He didn't even need me there. He was punching tickets, handing out prizes, and cheering on all the kids.