Oma Comes To Visit

Oma came to visit for a few days and we had a lot of fun with her.  We had some nice warm spring days and we played in the yard.  Oma ended up doing a lot of yard work with us while the kids were at school friday.  Then we went strawberry picking since our season is early this year.  It was even warm enough to go to the pool (they opened a month early!)  We enjoyed the strawberries we picked the next day on waffles before planting our garden for the summer.  The kids and Oma had a lot of fun in the garden and helping me plant a little ‘tester’ satellite garden by the fence.  They had fun drawing with chalk out front too.  Then in true Virgina fashion the weather swung and was cold and rainy for the rest of her stay.  We jumped in puddles, played indoors, went to the library, used Daddy as a mode of transportation.  On the last day we decided to take the kids to a trampoline park because everyone was getting cabin fever.  Thanks for the good visit Oma!!

 

 

 

Brooke’s Dance Recital

Brooke had her dance recital for Tap and Ballet today.  She started with a tap number and finished with her favorite – ballet.  Then after getting her certificate we all had a nice reception with our dancer and she got a well earned cookie and juice box.

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Building The Playhouse

While Ammy and Papa were here this week to visit, Papa helped AJ build the kids a playhouse.  They worked very hard every day and even in very cold temperatures to finish the house before Papa had to leave for Arizona.  AJ just needs to do a few finishing touches and we need to paint it, otherwise it is perfect.  Brooke and Alex love their new playhouse and I know AJ loved spending time with his Dad to build it for them.

 

 

Ammy & Papa Visit

Ammy and Papa came to visit for Christmas break and had a lot of fun with us.  Brooke and Alex had a good time playing with Ammy and Papa and doing fun Christmas things like making cookies, seeing Christmas lights, opening presents, and AJ and I enjoyed a date night.  Papa was very busy helping AJ build the kid’s biggest Christmas present: The Playhouse.  It was a fun week!

Alex’s 2nd Birthday Party

Today was Alex’s 2nd Birthday Party and he had a lot of fun with old friends from stroller strides, our playgroup friends, and our neighbors.  Since he is a summer baby we had a train themed summer party with splash pads, a slip and slide, and bubble fun. Everyone had a great time in the water and enjoyed the cupcakes after lunch.  Alex had a lot of fun opening all his birthday presents too!

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