Another fun Monday...

We've been spending time outdoors because of the beautiful, spring-like weather. Connor's start to kindergarten is coming up, so we've been visiting Bridgeway Island Elementary School park so that Connor is exposed to the school and can observe recess time. He is getting so excited for school! Hard to believe he's headed off to kindergarten this fall. The pictures below are of the kids enjoying a picnic, park time, and chalk play at the park.  

Valentine's Day

We had fun celebrating Valentine's Day this year! The kids woke up to balloons and sweets, with donuts for breakfast. Michael and I both had to work, so Auntie Mal watched the kids and made the holiday extra special. She took them to Build A Bear and they got to make their own bears. I think the bears they chose represent their personalities so well. Adorable! She took them out to lunch and for some pinkberry frozen yogurt. As if watching the kids all day wasn't enough, Mal offered to watch them at night too so Mike and I could enjoy Valentine's dinner out. We're going to miss Mal next year! Lucky for us, she'll only be an hour away so we can still visit often and utilize her babysitting services still! 

On Valentine's Day and everyday, I feel so blessed by the love in my life. I have such a loving family, loving friends, and the most amazing, loving husband. Michael and I have celebrated 14 Valentine's Days together now and we are more in love than ever. We have built such a beautiful life together and I feel so, so lucky to be his wife. 

Connor's Half Birthday Celebration

On February 4th, we celebrated Connor turning 5 1/2! We thought it was a worthy celebration as every day with our swwet boy is reason to celebrate. He makes our lives so happy!

Basketball Season

Here are some pictures from Connor's basketball season. We are having such a blast watching him play... and he absolutely loves it! He really seems to love every sport he tries. I have to say, he has improved so much since the beginning of the season. When he started, he was still learning to dribble, and now he is playing defensively and making lots of shots each game. He loves having an audience and we've had lots of family come cheer him on. Whenever he makes a shot, he turns straight to his fan club with a big smile and thumbs up. Love that boy!

Picnic at McKinley Park

Man I love my Mondays! Mondays are my special day with my babies. It's a sacrifice Mike and I choose to make so that I can enjoy this special time with the kids. We always choose a fun outing, and this Monday, we explored the new McKinley park and enjoyed a picnic together. I'm a very blessed mama!

Winnie the Pooh Play

Auntie Mandy organized an afternoon outing for us to go see the play, Winnie the Pooh. We had a great time and Connor even got to go on stage and participate at the beginning of the show. It brought back memories, because Mandy played Rabbit in the play when she was a kid. It was a really fun afternoon!