March 2019

March is always a party month at our house. We celebrate 3 birthdays and the kids had spring break too. I had a fabulous birthday and loved all the calls, texts, gifts, notes, treats etc. I felt spoiled and grateful to have such wonderful family and friends. I enjoyed Harry Potter clue with the family, burgers for dinner, a yummy cake, and watching Jaxson play in his piano recital. 

 We have had a few spring ish days around here ... love the weather!

 We also got the worst blizzard Colorado has gotten in a while too. I guess it was called a bomb cyclone and essentially a hurricane over land. Well, it took Ryan 3 hours to travel home from work and then his car got stuck in the neighborhood and mine did too when I tried to rescue him. Good times!

 We had huge snow drifts in front of the house and in the road - thats why it was so hard for anyone to drive anywhere.

 St.Patrick's Day at church - wearing green to make sure we don't get pinched.

 We stayed home for spring break and had a blast. Monday was swimming and edible cookie dough day.

 Tuesday was Ryan's birthday. We met him for lunch at torchys tacos downtown.

 I took the kids to the Nature & Science museum for a few hours on the way home - the kids loved it.

 Then we celebrated with a homemade key lime pie for Ryan. Happy birthday Daddy, we sure love you!!

 Wednesday was a couple of hours of sky zone fun with friends - the kids were loving it.

 Thursday Ryan took the day off work and we headed south to Castle Rock & Colorado Springs. We hit up the mini incline park in CR and had fun running around.

 We had a yummy lunch at Tucano's and Avery picked cheesecake (first time!) for dessert and had the whole restaurant look at her while we sang to her - she loved it.

 Friday was Avery's 7th birthday. We love you princess and love all the spunk, laughter, and fun you bring to our family.

 We went to Lolipop park at her request and ate McDonald Happy meals for lunch.

 A little kids dream - carnival rides ove and over again

 She opened a drone and mermaid barbie from us and I loved her expressions - so excited!

 Strawberry cupcakes for dessert. Happy birthday Avery Jo!

 Saturday we capped off spring break with a trip to the children's museum. As always, the kids had a great time and did some neat things. I love how hard Griffin is concentrating while painting - check out his tongue.

 Jaxson the bubble magic man.

 Last thing we do before we leave is play at the playground outside the museum. These kids love the tire swing.

 We had another good snow and headed out to enjoy some sledding before it all melted.

 Griffin loves playdough and had the best time making these logs. So proud of himself.

 My & my hubby - we sent this pic to our friend in San Antonio who's birthday it was. He absolutly adores Ryan.

February 2019

February was quite the sickness month around this place, mainly for me though. I am glad to say I think we are almost all the way better. Hopefully by the end of the week we are feeling 100%.  We had 2 highlights this month - Disneyland & a visit from Grandparents.

Early morning bus ride from the parking lot to the airport. The kids were champs on the flight and were beyond excited to go to Disney again. 

 A explored all day Saturday - the kids loved the science museum downtown.

One of the coolest parts was a petting area that included sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. 

Airplane out front of the museum. 

 A made a quick stop by sprinkles cupcakes - yum!

 In the evening we went to the Griffith observatory - what a great view of the city!

Sunday was rainy and I didn't feel great so we didn't get to do much. On our disney day, Monday, the weather was dry and perfect. We hit up several rides we missed last time including Peter pan, pinocchio, dumbo, mr toad, and the jungle boat. It was a great day and I love that we can go sun up to sun down with our trooper kids.

 Avery was so excited she got the pink elephant.

 Tea cups!

 Good thing Daddy went on the spinning muffins with the kids - this kind of ride makes me sick!

 Griffin waited a whole year to go on the "It's a small world" ride again - it did not disappoint him.

 We saw Mary Poppins & Burt walking around.

 We tried the grey stuff - it was delicious!

 Space mountain - this was Avery & Jaxson's favorite ride from last year.

 Toon town fun

 Mr.Toads wild ride

 Just after we got home it was a crazy hair day at school - Avery was beyond excited to wear 2 huge JoJo Siwa bows. Girl heaven right there.

 Valentine's day boxes. Avery did hers all herself and Jaxson got a little help with his football box.

 We loved having Ryan's parents - GuhGoh & Papa come to visit. We went to Jaxson's basketball game, Denver biscuit company, and chuck e cheese on the Saturday. Sunday was a nice relaxing day at home.

Sunday night movie in the basement - the orignial Disney Robin Hood. 

Building with brain flakes before the had to leave for the airport. It was so fun having them come! 

Jaxson's team played in the championship game of his league yesterday. They came up a bit short but had a good season. It was fun watching him play and enjoy the sport. 

 Griffin hit his head on a wooden bench and split it open pretty good last night - he needed 3 deep stitches and 6 external ones. Good thing he is a strong boy and was pretty sleepy, so it wasn't too bad getting him all fixed up.

 Avery got all pretty for church today - what a cute girl!