hello, spring

during this fantastical spring break (alone...what???), i was able to do some spring cleaning and decorating.  it didn't even take too long because there were NO interruptions!  being home alone is quite the luxury and i'm extremely thankful for it! 

our kind of pets

We enjoyed watching our "patterkillars" crawl around and grow, grow, grow.  Next, they formed their "chrysaloupes" and that wasn't too exciting.  But, finally, out came beautiful butterflies!  After a few days of watching and feeding our butterflies, it was time to let them spread their wings and fly!!!

spring is in the air...i hope

We have had some pretty nice days lately and it makes losing that hour of sleep worth it.  Maybe.  At least now we get to go outside to play and burn off some energy.

Carter loves looking out the car window at the geese that we drive by everyday and he was excited to finally get up close and personal with some.  He was even more excited to share his cereal with them.

Grace was glad to be out of the house and in the sunshine.

She had a hard time deciding how to enjoy her time outside...swinging or climbing.

The kids took the bikes out for a spin and we found out that Grace's bike is jacked up and Carter learned how to ride. 

Look at him go!

CRASH!!!  He totally did this on purpose.  He's a bit dramatic.

It looks like he's a bit proud too!

We had a reading picnic.

This is what she looks like most of the time now.  She is loving reading!

She surprises me daily with how well she is doing!

So...what are you doing with an extra hour of sunlight?

InstaFriday

sweet girls.  swinging on the front porch reading and playing with dolls.  perfect.

our little cherry tree that could.

grace wanted a "healfy" lunch.

we had cereal for dinner.  it was a rough day.  john was at soccer.  it was me versus the kids.

"help!  momma, help!  help!"  he was stuck.  i didn't fall for it.

after a 30 minute battle, i won!  he picked up his toys and went to bed.  that was exhausting, but i am the champion.  this time.  truthfully, it was a whole lot of praying.

InstaFriday (a couple days late)

Ready for her first soccer game!

Grace got her first soccer injury at her first game...knocked in the head with another head. 

We had a girls shopping trip and these girls needed a little snack.

Grace was infatuated by this mannequin and her eyelashes. 

still shoppin'

The weekends are going by way too quickly...there should be a day between Saturday and Sunday!

Target has some pretty awesome things right now.  I may of gone back later and bought one of these things...it was haunting my dreams!

These little boys had fun picking some flowers while waiting for soccer practice to end.

Spring came out to play.

I thought I would try out this here contraption this week.  It's been way too long since I cooked dinner.  Pitiful.

"NO! No, bed! Play!"  He is stubborn.

Me and my favorite Drew boy at the Opening Eyes to Autism 5K.

Balloon sword fights while cheering on Team Crew!

Go Team Crew!!!

Carter does not like anyone singing along with the iPod 'cause it is HIS song!  (We are in trouble!!!)

It is not easy being this cool!

Donuts at church...mmm!

We prayer walked our church property.  We love our church and are so excited to begin building!

Hope you have a great week!!!