March 2020

What generally is one of our favorite months turned out to be one of the weirdest and craziest months we have ever experienced. It started out great and normal. 

The kids had parent teacher conferences and had great reviews. Conveniently, the kids also had a book fair and begged for things like sequin unicorn journals and world record books. 

I've have been trying to get Griffin more comfortable in the water at the request of his swimming teacher. He loves marshmallows so the longer he keeps his head/ears in the water, the more he gets. 

Avery's friend picked her up (before quarantine) and took her to Boondocks - they had the best time playing bumper boats, laser tags, eating pizza, and playing arcade games.

Snuggling with Daddy during our nightly movie. Most nights lately we have watched about an hour of a movie before going to bed - the kids love it and we have enjoyed all the extra snuggling time.

This is the only picture I took of my birthday. I made a cake - first one since the beginning of my pregnancy when I got really sick. My friends threw a surprise dinner at a delicious restaurant the week of my birthday - it was so fun seeing so many ladies (15) who I love and appreciate and made me feel special. Ryan and the kids were sweet to make my birthday weekend fun with good food, games together, and a cards/necklace.

The kids were let out of school the last day before spring break because of the virus. The set up tents and a play fire in the playroom and had a great time sleeping up there most of the week.

With the shutdown, we have been having our church meetings at home. It has been a blessing to continue to worship at home and see these cute kiddos of ours participate and share their testimonies, talks, and thoughts. Priceless memories!

The leprechaun still found us on March 17th even though we were in quarantine. He dyed the milk green and left a delicious cereal. I loved how Griffin kept calling him an "apricot." I guess the leprechauns played a few tricks at Griffin's school a week earlier.

This little guy learned how to ride a 2 wheeler - all his practice on his balance bike paid off. We have enjoyed having Daddy home because we take breaks during the day and get some fresh air. He is the champ that is keeping us all sane.

Ryan's birthday happened during the quarantine. We ordered some yummy Asian take out, ate key lime pie, and he finished the night shoveling a boatload of snow off the driveway. 

Avery had her 8th birthday a couple days later. This girl was a champ and didn't complain about having a birthday during a no friends time. She was super excited to find streamers and balloons decorating her room and a teal hover board as a gift. We love you Avery! 

Chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes for dessert. She picked them off of pinterest months ago and was excited for the pink frosting and sprinkles.

Snuggling during one of our evening movies. 

Baby bump at 34 weeks.

Our favorite game lately - genius square. This is how Griffin rolls when he can't put all the pieces in - he uses the dice as a compromise. Love that kid.

Februrary 2020

How is it already March?! This month mainly consisted of a lot of snow and weekend basketball. Avery tried her hand at making vanilla cupcakes with cookie dough frosting - yum!!

 We had SO MUCH SNOW in February. Ryan couldn't get out of the neighborhood one morning (too much snow/ice) and the kids had a snow day from school - it was a win win all around!

 Typical Saturday morning. Who knows what they were doing … lotion on faces, life jackets on … love those crazy kids!

 We made Griffin a giant blue gummy bear with the gummy bear mold he got from his birthday. He didn't like the taste of it as much as the one from the store but he loved making it and was so excited to unmold it.

 Usually the snow here in Denver melts. Not this month. It kept coming and never got a chance to melt.

 This is Griffin's happy face when he does something good at Mario party. He loves that game and we play it almost every day before he heads to preschool.

 Valentine's! These kids are the cutest (usually).

 On our way to go meet Daddy for a yummy Valentine's lunch at The Cheesecake Factory.

 Just another Sunday walk around the park. The kids loved getting dunked in the snow. Griffin loved eating the snow - I have the best video of it.

 It was 40 degrees and sunny one day - so the kids went sledding, wore shorts, and ate popsicles. Living the life!

Avery was stoked to get her molars sealed. She got to watch a movie and get 2 prizes after it was done. Way better stuff than when I was a kid at the dentist office.

 Grif and his dressing up. Cutie boy!

Avery & Jaxson had their last basketball games this past weekend. Avery did great passing like a champ (we are working on her being able to throw the ball high enough into the hoop) and Jaxson tried hard and scored a few buckets. Good seasons you 2! 

January 2020

January started with Ryan and I going through everything in our Master bedroom and donating a lot of clothes and other items we didn't need anymore. Griffin was my cute helper who loved emptying each drawer so I could go through them. 

 I went to go help at the church for primary activities and Griffin loved being a part of all the action. Building a snowman out of TP … cutest snowman around.

 We celebrated Jaxson turning 10 by having a movie party at the house. It was really low key and my type of party! Love Avery the photo bomber too!

 Griffin started swimming lessons -- hoping he is pretty independent by the time summer rolls around. Would be even more excited if he could be on the swim team!

 We had dentist appointments for all the kids this month - still in the no cavity club!

 Avery & Jaxson both started basketball this month. Ryan is coaching Avery's team, which she loves. Jaxson is on a team with a lot of his friends so he is having a blast.

 Avery is a good defender when she wants to be!

 Griffin has been sleeping on the floor in Avery's room for several months now. We came in one night to check on them and found this - awe!!

 For MLK day, I took the kids out for a treat and to chuck e cheese for some fun.

 Griffin's favorite game - shooting the clowns teeth. He dominates it every time!

 Griffin is turning into quite the little reader.  He reads me his 2 books from preschool everyday and is making such good progress! He is also writing his first and his last name really well. Go Griffin!

Ryan and the kids wrestle basically every night before bed. It sure helps them wind down and get them ready for sleep - ha! But the kids absolutely love it and look forward to it everyday. Ryan is such a fun Daddy. 

 What our mornings look like most days. I am on a modified bed rest and am supposed to sit down as much as possible. I sit on the couch and eat my oatmeal while Griffin reads his books to me and we work through his ABC mouse learning path. Love spending time with this cutie! Sad to know he starts kindergarten next year.

 25.5 week baby bump. I am starting to get heartburn so I am thinking he might come out with a head full of dark hair just like Jaxson did.

 Harry Potter night at the library. It was a fun time and the kids loved the berties every flavored beans.

 Jaxson has been such a help to me this pregnancy and I really appreciate it! I am supposed to be taking it really easy so Jaxson went out and scrapped the driveway before school on our delayed start day.

 We have had a lot more snow this past week - school cancelled on Friday (yay!) so Griffin & Avery went out to help Ryan shovel. Good helpers!