Always an adventure....

Dear last 2.5 weeks,

From what I can remember, the kids are ready to play outside again.  Weather hasn't been bad, but we were SO spoiled with 70degree weather afew weeks ago.  Alexi is starting to bring his A-game and loves to get into everything.  Say, you are sweeping and you see him start to climb the open windowsill.  Naturally, you'll put Alexi down and try to close the window.  Inbetween putting him and down & reaching for the window, Alexi will make a beeline for the broom and dustpan that you JUST put down......  Yeah and he's been waking up in the middle of the night too.  What a busy kid, must have something to do with his spectacular head shape.  Anyways....  Ava started dance class and is having a blast with her friend, Sacha.  Austin is really into Lego Ninjago's.  On a recent walk-thru at ToysRUs, he left empty handed, on his own, because they didn't have any of those Legos.  I never thought that would happen, but he really loves his Ninja's.  Bleacher workouts have started, Playground Tour 2012 has ramped up, while easy picnics have started to become the norm.  We've even made our appearance at ReptileFest with good buddies, Noah and Kyle.  Lastly, we've chased seagulls, tried to fly kites, and the kids visited Daddy at work.  Did you know that you can camp indoors???  Is playing in the rain bad???  

P.S.  Really, this was all in the last 2 weeks

P.P.S Next update, I'll add Easter weekend activites(long weekend at Wilderness Waterpark)

Train ride at Yorktown Mall

With the help of friend Sacha(black leotard), Ava is comfortable

See how composed she is???

Testing out the tap shoes.  Poor hardwood floors.

If you want to keep your kites out of trees, don't fly them with Mommy-Kathleen.

Millie didn't mind that we stacked things on her

Visiting Daddy at work.  Yes, they stayed out of the water fountain.

Can you spot the wild Austin deep in the woods???

Is Mommy scratching her head in confusion???  No, she forgot where the marshmallows were for roasting.

As-if these seagulls had other friends to play with....

If I can't play outside, than Austin, Ava, and Alexi have to come inside too!!!

3 years ago, we attended this same ReptileFest.  Afew hours after leaving, Ava was born.  No joking.

Table service at the Post-ReptileFest Coloring Jam

Oh my, oh me.... Ava is 3

Our dancing princess is 3 and what a year she had.  Ava's sparky attitude, loving compassion for her brothers, and genuine smile - all made the transition to a 3 year old, more enjoyable.  Thank you Ava, we love you this much(with arms open).