Sunday, May 3, 2015

Spring Sun

Saturday we spent the day and overnight at the Sievers - playing outside, watching the Kentucky Derby and the Mayweather vs. Pasquiao fight. The neighbor's westies were over and it was so cute to watch our 2 five-year old boys marching around the yard with matching puppies.


Lots of bubble blowing happened this weekend

Apparently five-year old boys love to wrestle and scrap with one another. Every time these two get together this happens. Sometimes it gets intense between the two of them and they don't know when to stop but this weekend they were all smiles.


I love this cousin picture.
We planted all of our flowers today and Miles and Hadley were really into it. The yard is looking as good as it gets! 

Someone is getting a little too big for the cozy coupe
Her pet worm


Both kids begged to buy a tomato plant so now they each have a pot and a living thing to take care of all summer.
The weather today went from 80 degrees with not a cloud in the sky to raining and even quarter size hail. We still wanted to stay outside though.

Time is going by so quickly watching our little people grow up! Hadley just completed her pre-school screening and passed with flying colors. Kindergarten 2016-2017 here she comes! Miles in the meantime is more than ready to start Kindergarten next year and in a couple of weeks we're ramping up to Kindergarten next fall with a sneak-peek at Kindergarten at Chanhassen Elementary.

I haven't been blogging as much as I used to because honestly - I've been doing this for six years. When I started I was pregnant with Miles (read - no kids and lots of free time). As each year passes I have less time to devote to this hobby that I used to really enjoy. Now I mainly enjoy recording what's happening in our lives and I love looking back at the pictures. We've been preparing for Hadley's 4th birthday for a few weeks now (4 is a really big deal - just ask Hadley). Looking back at her 1st-3rd birthdays brings back so many good memories (and I can't believe she had so little hair for so long!).

In funny Hadley news - she's a little actress although she doesn't even want to entertain the idea of being in show business. She actually can cry on demand now - for real. She say, "I'm going to make myself cry" and then she'll really go to a sad place and start sobbing. She also does this with being happy or excited - she really knows how to turn it on.

She also calls McDonald's - Old McDonald's and when we see one while driving she'll pipe up from the back and ask, "mom, can we go to Old McDonald's for dinner?"

Today I asked her to help me try on a few things at Target so she came into the dressing room and told me that if she says "good" that means she likes what I'm wearing. If she says "disgusting" that means she doesn't like it. A lot of what I tried on today was really disgusting. She however looked in the mirror and admired her sandals and outfit and announced that she was looking good.

She's also going through a phase where she doesn't really want to be away from me and Mike so she has separation anxiety during dance and swimming lessons. I know it's just a phase....

Trying on every one of mom's scarves.
Doing art projects
She put Mike's cap on and announced she looks just like cousin Nick
One Friday morning Miles chose Ruby as his Sequence partner
Meet Dashy and Paci - Hadley's two stuffed bears that she spends hours mothering.
Dashy often hits Paci and has to take a break.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Beach bums

Knowing the weather would be 75 degrees and sunny on Friday we packed a lunch and a beach bag and headed to Excelsior Beach. We had the beach to ourselves and loved every moment with the sun on our faces, our tootsies in the sand, and the sparkling blue water stretching in front of us.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Happy Easter

The kids didn't have school this week because of Spring break so even though we didn't go away we made the most of our time at home. On Monday I took the kids to Williston Fitness Center in Minnetonka where we played in an indoor splash pad and climbed in a two-story tree house for over 3 hours. It was so much fun that we all came home and napped that afternoon.

On Friday, Mike had a rare day off so we took a day trip in our own city - venturing all the way to St. Paul. We started at the Children's Museum, then had lunch at the Blue Door Pub, then went to the Como Zoo and Conservatory. It was a really fun adventure and again - by the end of the day we were all tired.

Keeping with the festive theme we had our own Easter egg hunt in the yard on Saturday. The kids loved hunting under leaves and shrubs to find their treasures. Then we colored Easter eggs that evening.

Today the Easter bunny visited our house and brought the kids candy and Play Mobile camping sets, we hosted my parents for breakfast, went to church, and then to a party for lunch and another family party for dinner. I'm exhausted just typing this! I love to be busy having fun with my family - I hope that we're building some great memories for the kids. I know that I'll remember these special times with my favorite people. What a joy-filled week!

Fun at the indoor splash pad
Miles and Hadley went down this little water slide for 2 hours straight!
Classic big brother moment caught on camera
Goofing around during nap time
Road trip!
Imaginations hard at work at the Minnesota Children's Museum
Miles built this creation himself - it's the indoor wiring of a house
Playing with bubbles
Miles loved being the cashier and Hadley shopped
Waiting for a table
Making goofy faces during lunch
So happy to spend this family time together (not a bad photo by Hadley!)
Gorgeous tulips at the Como Conservatory
My monkeys watching the monkeys at the zoo
Saturday morning at our house - watching cartoons
Easter egg hunt!

One of the first signs of spring in our yard




We're into all of the Spring activities - despite the chilly weather

Coloring Easter eggs


Easter morning - pretty girl
My handsome boy


Grandma and Grandpa Nickolay with 2/3 of their grandkids
The kids table during lunch
Another Easter egg hunt on Lake Minnetonka

 Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker