Mess makers

Have I mentioned how much I love my boys?? Well, I DO!

Sweetest boys! Happy mommy!

Garfield Park Conservatory

We love our playgroup. This time we went to the Garfield Park Conservatory. Fun friends, fun place.

(The Ownby Family & The Chatterton Family)

Star of the Week 2

During his "Star of the Week" Elliot got to bring something in each day to tell the class about. Pictures of his family, favorite toys and books etc. This day he was showing the class his favorite toy...Skylanders! He hid them in his shirt till he could get to the special rocking chair that only the "Star of the Week" get to sit in. Then he described why he liked them, what they did, where he got them etc.

He LOVED being the "Star of the Week" He is not shy at all! He felt so special every day. On Thursday night he went to sleep with a sigh and said, "well, tomorrow's my last day as star of the week. It's been a good week."

He may only be a star for one week at school but he is a star at home all the time!! Love you Elliot. You're so special and fun!

Random happenings

That face!!! Irresistible!

They always have to be the same 

Sams Club trip

Star of the Week

Elliot's Week With Mickey!

I showed Mickey to my brothers. We wanted to jump on the trampoline, but it was too too cold! Instead we ate ice cream and worked on my homework. I showed Mrs. Schoch’s Mickey to my other Mickey. They were good friends all week. We put on Madagascar 3 and me and both Mickey’s danced. We had so much fun!!!

My neighbor Presley came over and we ate more ice cream and popcorn and we pretended we were at a movie theater. We had popcorn and hot chocolate.

We did all sorts of fun things like playing on the computer on PBSKIDS.org and reading before bed! We also got to play my favorite Wii game, Skylanders and painting Mickey Mouse. Mickey is a great friend!

Finally it was time for Mickey to go back to Mrs. Schoch. I will still have fun with my other Mickey but we will miss Mrs. Schoch’s Mickey too.

Love, Elliot

St. Patricks day and a Bike Ride

A certain crazy husband thought it was a good idea to go on a bike ride in March. It was the coldest ride I've ever been on. How did I let him talk me into it? Never again.

We had a fun little St. Patty's dinner with the missionaries a day early. As fun as the jello looks, it wasn't very solid and sorta crumbled with the first bite. Oh well, it's the thought that counts.

Little Helpers

Twins are so fun! Best pals always!

Grocery Shopping

Shopping with twins is not fun. But this trip we actually came out without a single tear. It was a miracle! Tender Mercy for sure!!

Library Time

We love the Franklin Road Library. Another great thing to do in the middle of winter.

Little Buckeroos

Snow Day

Are we sick of the snow yet?? When it's this beautiful and thick it's hard to say yes. I couldn't resist bribing Elliot out for a few shots of the huge snow flakes.

ps: YES, I'm SOOO ready for spring! (apparently Jaxon is too :)

Cowboy

 Don't Mess...

Today was "Western" day at school. He was so excited to wear his new cowboy getup. 

This same day we found out he had strep throat...when I went to pick him up to go the MD, his teacher said he fell asleep in the corner of the classroom. Poor little buckaroo!

I have a feeling we are going to be doing a tonsillectomy in the near future. :(

Chuck E Cheese

Any reason to go to Chuck E Cheese is a good reason (according to Elliot) Lucky for him his friend Mikey had a bday party there. Fun night!

Somehow Jaxon hit the jackpot and won a ton of tickets! Dream come true!

Happy LOVE Day

Little Blessings

Swimming Lessons

Swim lessons at the YMCA are a great way to enjoy the winter.  Anything to get us out of the house is a welcome change. He's a great little swimmer!

Sherry Labrum

We had the unfortunate opportunity of going to Chicago for the funeral of Sherry Labrum. It was such a sad circumstance. She and Ron were vacationing in the bahamas somewhere when she fell out of a golf cart, hit her head and went into a coma. She was in the hospital for a very long time, ended up coming home then going back for continued problems. I can't remember what she actually ended up dying from or even how accurate my details are, but regardless is was a terribly tragic situation. My heart broke in two for her entire family. Ron and my dad were best friend cousins. We hung out with the Labrums a lot growing up. I used to think they were our cousins (but I guess they are our 2nd cousins) Ron and Sherry came to visit my dad just days before he passed away. I got a really great picture of the 3 of them. I framed it and gave it to Ron at the funeral. I knew I would be able to feel my dad close if I could get to the funeral so we threw the kids in the car and took off for the weekend. The kids were very frustrating in the funeral. J.R. ended up staying with them in the nursery room the whole time and I stood in the back of a very very crowded chapel and listened. It was amazing! I felt the spirit so strong. It broke open some wounds that had been healing from my dad's death, but it felt good to feel again and remember how much I miss him. I'm so glad we went.

Before we went home I wanted to see the BEAN since I figured this would be our last time to Chicago while living in Indy. It was freezing!  The Bean was really cool in spite of Elliot whining the entire time because he was cold, then he had to pee, then he forgot he had to poop, then he was hungry and the twins were their usually crying "hate the stroller" selves. With lots of deep breaths and even more tuning my children out, I was able to enjoy the surroundings and take in the spirit of the weekend.

I love my kids, I love my kids, I love my kids.....

Smokey Dragon

This is pretty much our winters now. He is constantly coughing. We do breathing treatments 1-2 x per day. The albuterol makes him really hyper so we have to be smart when we decide to do the treatments. i.e.: 15 minutes before bedtime is not a good idea.

Random picture....this PVP t-shirt is my very most favorite shirt in my closet. So comfy!