Easter & such...

Last week's cubscout event was a go see it, featuring one of the world's largest helicopters. It was great for us all to see.

Kyler inside

Kyler and his friend Tristan

Lexi's turn

Troop 88

Some of our garden blooms

Kyler took these of my angel and I

LOVE

My happy baby

Lexi's Easter craft she made at school.

In keeping with my mom's tradition she began as a teenager, we made Easter basket cupcakes. The kids said they will carry on this tradition and make these with their kids, melts my heart.

Their 'monster' eggs

The Easter bunny had arrived

Happy and sleepy on Easter morning

My baby's first Easter

The egg hunt is off:

(Lexi was pouting because Kyler found more eggs)

Grandpa kept giving Lexi his 'sleeper hold'. The kids had such a blast!

Such a big girl!

My beauties

We had a great Easter...my dad and step mom joined us (along with bringing the kids some goodies) for our egg hunt and a big turkey dinner I made.

Arilyn had her 6 month check up Friday. She is 26" long and 16 lbs, 50th percentile for both still with a small head (only 25th percentile). Her dr was impressed with all she does and said she looks fantastic. She barely cried for her shots, of course as it was the first appt daddy attended with us, but had a few grumpy days afterwards. Shots + teething is no fun for baby! But today she is back to her normal, happy self. She is now attempting to crawl...ahhh slow down baby girl!!

April showers bring May flowers...come on MAY!

short and sweet

The photo on the left is of my girls, the one on the right is of me at Arilyn's age. I definitely can see the resemblance! The main difference I see is her lack of hair, but her hair is even the same color.

Arilyn Jade getting bathing suit ready.
Showing a little belly.



Cuddling with daddy.

Angel face.

The past few weeks have been busy for us:

The kids had parent teacher conference...ahh what can I say??!! Both went extremely well.

Kyler's was up first, Mrs. Walker said "what can I say about Kyler? He's AMAZING in every way." She went on to say he is the best reader in class, reading at over an 8th grade level (he's in 3rd grade), he was the classroom spokesperson for Battle of the Books, to which his teacher said the 5th grade teachers were "drooling" over him, he is a good student and it's an honor to have him in her class. She went on to say he has an opportunity to at TAG (talented and gifted) at OSU (Oregon State University)...wow! Only 1 other 3rd grade student in the school has this chance, she stated. She told Kyler, keep this up at you have your shot at ANY college, literally ANY! Wow.
Lexi's was next. Mrs Haley started off by hugging Lexi, then went on to say what a pure joy she is, always willing to help, reads whatever is put in front of her, is in advanced math, doing everything at at least a first grade level (she's in kindergarten). She went on to tell us we need to really push the fact that she is advanced with her teacher next year.

No gripes, complaints, issues. They exceed in every area! I am SO utterly proud of my babies!!!!

Now, miss Ari Jade...she is crazy! She is now pulling herself up, hopping to toys...SEMI MOBILE! The time has come sooner than I expected. She sees brother and sister doing all this fun stuff and wants to partake, in my opinion anyway. She is a very driven baby.

We had the kids photos taken, view them here:
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We were very pleased with how they turned out. All 3 kids smiled the whole time, no melt downs, yay!

That is all for now...

HAPPY EASTER!

graduation and races

We had a rather typical week. The weather was gorgeous, the kids had 2 play dates, I kept busy, Arilyn continued to teethe, Jared worked. Highlights of our week: My step mom, Sophia, graduated. The kids all ready to go. She was the outstanding student in her class.

All of us with my dad and Sophia.

The cubscout pinewood derby races:

Lexi

Kyler

Lexi with her tulip car. She received many compliments on it.

The cubscouts cars.

The 'outlaw' class.

The trophies.

Kyler with his slick car. He also received many compliments.

Lexi and her friend Sasha.

Watching the races.

It has become increasingly difficult to take photos with my ever so grabby Arilyn in hand, so Jared was relieving me for a few moments.

Lexi's car.

Receiving his medal.

Receiving his award.

The troop

Arilyn.