Easter Fun...part one

So far we have had a couple of events leading up to Easter. At church, we had a family fun day called "Easter Eggstravaganza", which was last Saturday. Then just this morning we dyed Easter eggs. It was a weird kit where you could choose to sponge paint the eggs or place them in the regular dye. Isaiah chose to just regular dye his, while Brielle had a BLAST sponge painting hers. She even tried to taste it...yuk. I hope that all of the color comes off of them by Sunday!!!

Brielle had discovered the joy of picture taking. Up until now, she has not liked her picture being taken. Now she enjoys saying, "cheese" and making a weird face. She has also started to cross her eyes. Again...weird! She likes giving kisses, on her own terms, and being silly. She is currently getting 2-4 new teeth, but taking it like a champ!







The last 2 pictures were taken on Palm Sunday. She just looked too cute not to take a picture! I could just look at that face all day!

Isaiah has been sleeping better, thank God! In fact last night he didn't get up once! We have started potty training at night when he does wake up and I think that was most of the problem. At least it has been working for now!
His new phrase is, "Oh Snap" and he knows how to use it. He is just a funny little kid. He is also the sweetest boy that I know. He is really into asking if we can lay with him when he gets into bed at nap time or night time. Sometimes I do and he usually puts his sweet little arm around my neck and tells me that he loves me. Sometimes he plays with my hair or pats my back, but either way it's sweet. He knows how to make my heart melt, and I eat it up!

We spent most of our time at the Easter church event at the cookie decorating table. Our kids sure do love their cookies!!!

March or June?

Well, I think that it is the hottest topic around, but can you believe the weather? Here, each day seems to be in the upper 70's. Sounds great except it's only March! We have been scrambling to find clothes and shoes that fit!

We have been loving the outside time, however I wasn't counting on it just yet. I have too many indoor projects that I am in the middle of to just drop and go outside! But, how can you resist the park?

We have already celebrated with the first Popsicle of season! It seems that Brielle has forgotten how to eat them, but don't take it away unless you have ear plugs!





Isaiah has been on his balance bike a few times, and seems to be doing well. He enjoys anything outside. He likes to play with the neighbor boys and always asks what they are doing! He can open all of our doors to go outside even when they are locked. I was really hoping that we could still trick him for another year. He is really really smart, and I don't think that I am being biased. He knows most of his letters and even knows some of the sounds. He is working on time, with a digital clock, and knowing numbers. He is such a funny kid too. His latest saying is, "Oh Snap!" and he knows when to use it properly!




Brielle is just a growing girl! She is only about a head shorter than Isaiah. Many people ask me if they are twins! She is also super smart! I think she may pass Isaiah in some areas! She likes to help close her buckles on her car seat, color, paint and play dolls. Right now she is loving the sandbox, chalk, and running around outside. She is not afraid to go down any slide. (sometimes we still have to bribe Isaiah to go down the same slides!) She hates her hair being combed or done in any way, but it is getting long enough for a ponytail!



We took a lovely Saturday morning and went fishing. It was a lot of fun to watch the kids and Steve! Brielle was really into it and liked the worms. Isaiah had fun fishing, but wouldn't go near the worms. We took breaks to blow bubbles, run, have lunch and play in the sand.

Brielle likes to play with beads and dress up. I think it's time we start collecting more "girly" stuff!

She also likes to hide in our TV stand, where we keep some books. I think she can actually fit her whole body in there, but we haven't tried....yet.





This morning Brielle was ready for a nap, but it was time to go to church so getting dressed was kind of a struggle. Once she was dressed she was too cute not to take a picture! Since Isaiah loves getting his picture taken, we couldn't have the camera out without taking a picture of him too!

My Valentines

What a wonderful day! Actually I have to admit that I have been so busy with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), hosting people, MOPS, the kids, and MOPS that Valentine's day kind of slipped my mind!

I was surprised with some beautiful flowers that still have such a strong fragrance I can smell them across the room. They are just beautiful, and smell SO good!

For lunch we had pink heart shaped pancakes, which were a big hit! My little Brielle ate 4!!!


The kids also had fun with their glasses from Grandma and Grandpa.







What a fun day to show and tell people that you love them.

Victory!

This is the Vera version of a Super Bowl Party. The kids had a blast! Steve was a little bummed that Isaiah kept rooting for the Patriots. I really think the only reason was becasue he thought they were called the Pa-treats.

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Steve enjoyed the game in his usual silence. I got to enjoy the game after the kids went to sleep, which was just about the right time to get into it!

Way to go Giants!!!

In January?

Really, I never thought my windows would be open at the end of January in Wisconsin!!! It is such an awesome day outside. It is in the mid 50's and if my neighbor is correct we could break a record if we hit 58 degrees! Whoa!

We spent an hour and a half outside this morning! We took our first walk of the year and it was SO nice! I am really ready for spring and spending our days outside. I realize that this day is just a treat, but it might just hold me over until we truly get spring.

Isaiah and I painted the snow while Brielle was still napping.




Yesterday was a pretty nice day too, so while Dad was making dinner we went sledding around the house.