Tulips 2012

I know, I know, I take WAY too many pics.....BUT THEY are SO CUTE!  I snapped these today on our way to Vivian's Birthday party next door. 

Sunshine and Sissy

 Our day started off GREAT! We had just got home from a sleep over at Auntie Molly's house and Claire went in to the bathroom to go potty  The next thing I knew she was calling for me...she went #2...in the toilet!!!  She has been struggling with this for a while now and Brad told her as soon as she goes like a big girl he would take her to get a new Barbie...This Ariel is what she picked out.  She was so proud of herself, and so were we!  Claire was kind of a BIG DEAL today pooping in the potty and all, so she had a few more pics.

 The kiddos painted in the sunshine.

Brad and Owen found this Robin's nest in out cedar trees out front.  Owen was so excited, he is going to "check on it again next week to see if anything hatches".  Our day ending with Tri-Tip, red potatos and spinach salad on the picnic table.  It's a good life!

Riding My Bike

Owen is finally choosing his big boy bike over his big wheel. Normally he wears his helmet, I promise!

We Love Alpacas

Owen's class had a field trip yesterday to the Alpaca Farm in Ridgefield, WA. Owen has grown leaps and bounds from the last field trip (the pumpkin patch). He was TOTALLY into petting the alpacas and horses and he has become very comfortable with his little group of friends. We got to the farm a little early so we we visited in the car a bit. We talked about all the animals we might see and how friendly we thought they might be. Owen chimed in saying "I'm not going to be a shy boy today mama". I said that's awesome buddy I'm glad, to which he replied, "I know". As always Claire had fun being included, she LOVES being involved in anything brother is doing. I know I have said this before but, Claire is SOOOO looking forward to school next year.

Hunting Baskets and Eggs

The kiddos hunted their baskets for the first time this year. It's so fun to have such super excited little kiddos. They loved it!

Then we hunted eggs with Parker and Clayton.

Happy Easter

Easter Fun

Grandpa Jeff and Grandma Ceal came up for Easter. We had a great visit filled so many fun things, take a look.....

Watching our new favorite show, Frozen Planet (so good check it out on Nat Geo).

Opening goodies from the JoJo's.

Opening goodies from Grandpa and Grandma, lots of fun summer/spring outfits and this sweet "art station" Grandma found. The kids keep asking if they can play artist. REAL cute.Auntie Molly, Sean, Parker and Clay joined us for Easter dinner, Ribs (YUMMMMM).

They also brought out Parker's new Gator....The kids LOVE LOVE this thing, not sure if you can tell.

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for a fun weekend!

"making them pretty"