I can't believe it is already May! Once again, I am catching up for the whole past month. Lots of pictures, not many words = my blogging style.
This was taken the week after Easter because this is when we had our Easter program at church. Love this kids of mine, even if I had the hardest time getting them all to look at the camera at the same time.
Say cheese!
Jaxson has been asking to hold Griffin lately. After 20 seconds or so he (meaning Jaxson) is done, but it is cute while it lasts.
Ryan was working in Austin for a few days one week and Jaxson was BEYOND EXCITED that he could finally use the suitcase he got for Christmas. He packed it to the brim - only essentials of course!
After a 2 hour drive, we made it. We had only been driving 10 minutes when the first "are we there yet" was asked by Jaxson .... I think he asked at least 20 times thereafter.
Swimming! We stayed in a hotel with an indoor pool so the kids could enjoy the water. This little guy wasn't a big fan because it was already 9pm and he was sleepy and I woke him up to go swimming. Bad idea.
Jaxson and Avery loved it!
We met up with our friends that use to live in Austin but had moved away and friends that still lived in Austin. Such a fun time seeing everyone again! This is Jaxson and his friend Addi (I am sure there are lots photos of these two from several years ago on the blog). They got along great and had a blast playing with each other.
When we got back to San Antonio, Jaxson decided to write Addi a letter and send it to her. I thought it was adorable, other than the fact that I want to be the only girl in his life (other than Avery) for many many more years.
Just a few shots of my cute sleeping babies.
This is how we found Avery one night after we put her to bed. Football leg warmers on the arms and gloves on the hands,
We had a fun time at the Stake fiesta at the church. Fun games, great food, and the kids got to chase pigs. I have a video on my phone I can text you if you want!
During April, Jaxson was really into Harry Potter (proud mom here! although now he is into Pokemon - boo!!) so we decided to make some wands to duel with. It was a fun project and now we are ready for whenever we manage to make it to Orlando to go to Harry Potter Land.
The top wand is mine, the next is Ryan's, the next 4 are Jaxson's, and Avery's is last.
Expelliarmus!
Love it when I get to snuggle with this cutie at night.
Look who turned 5 months old! I want time to slow down!!
He is seriously as happy as he looks. I constantly get compliments on how happy of a baby he is.
And he is starting to do alright with tummy time!! He definitely doesn't love it, but has vastly improved.
My tradition is to give my kids solids at 5 months. Griffin thought it was alright - didn't love or hate it.
Just a shot of the kids while to help with a mother's day project for Grandma Riley.
Doing better with solids. Now just trying to figure out how to get him to sit up straight in the bumbo...
This weekend we went to fiesta farms and sea world. The kids fed carrots to the bunnies, food to the goats, and rode a pony. Jaxson thought this rooster was pretty awesome.
In the goat corral. Look at Avery's face in the back ... she was pretty scared.
I was wanting to feed the smaller goats, but the larger ones would headbutt them out of the way - how rude!
Hay ride!
Avery loved the little chicks in this coop.
First pony ride ever ... he loved it! J
Avery thought it was pretty awesome too!
We saw the local peacock strut by while we leaving. Such pretty colors!!
Happy Mother's Day!! I am grateful for my own mother, my mother in law, my grandmothers, and all women that have all influenced my life for good. I am beyond grateful to my Heavenly Father for allowing me the gift to be a mother. These children bring me so much happiness and joy, and I am blessed to be their mom. I hope each day I can become more patient, kind, and loving towards them - It is definitely a work in progress.
