Pre-Easter

Today we had pre-Easter. First, our community park held an Easter egg hunt. The kids were able to get a LOAD of eggs/sugar, and take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Although Izzy was having none of that.








Next, our neighborhood park held an Easter egg hunt complete with a petting zoo. Izzy was all over this activity. She chased every animal around until she was satisfied she'd tortured them all. Then she promptly went around and hugged/kissed every animal. James was content to sit quietly and softly pet anything that hopped/walked/ran his way. He was more than willing to even hold a bunny. It was really cute.








Too bad all the zoo creatures kept the kids from getting anymore eggs/sugar. I know I was really sad about that. :-)

First Trip Out

Yesterday we took the boat out for the first ride of the season. It was a perfect afternoon! The weather was wonderful, the boat was running great, the kids were super excited, the baby loved his new life vest, and there weren't that many people out on the lake.


We drove around to a couple water-side restaurants, but mainly we just got to know our lake. James wanted to swim SO bad, but the water was still a tad on the chilly side. Not that that would stop him, but it stopped Dad so swimming for James will have to wait until a little bit later in the season. But we parked and he played around on the swim deck and dangled his feet. Izzy is still a little water waryy, but she enjoyed watching the other boats driving by and the birds swimming/flying around us. Wyatt spent 90% of the time asleep in my lap. He loves his new vest!




I'd like to say we had a completely fantastic first trip out. But I can't. There was an incident:


Yup, I bent the prop! I did an excellent job launching the boat and then swinging around to pick JL up, but alas, getting the boat back on the trailer wasn't quite as easy. Somehow I got a teensy weensy bit too close to the ramp and hit it trying to back up. Oops. I felt awful! Luckily, we were able to take it to a local shop today and the damage wasn't as bad as I first thought. And the repair isn't near as expensive as I first thought. But as scary as it sounds, the only real solution: I have to drive more often! Huh? Did you SEE the above picture?

Just the Stats

Wyatt had his 2 mo check up this morning. He's growing, literally, like a weed. The nurse had to take his length measurement twice. She couldn't believe the first # was correct! He went from the 55% on height to the 98% in about 4 weeks! She was stunned!

Weight: 12.2 - 50%
Length: 24.50 - 98%

He's a chunk to be that tall and in the 50% for weight! But because he's so long, he still looks like a runt! But he's our cute runt, and we love him!


2 nights ago he slept from 9pm to 5am. Yup, that's right - 8 straight hrs! I was soooo pleased. Course, it hasn't happened since. But I'm happy for the glimpse into the hopefully not too distant future. Usually he goes about 4 to 5 hrs before he wakes up for the first time. Then he gets a diaper change and a good feeding which lasts him another 2 to 3 hrs. After that, it's all I can do to keep him asleep. He gets super fidgety and anxious for the morning to come. I see another morning baby in JL and Izzy Bean's future. As for me and James - see ya at noon!

The Kids

Just a few pictures I thought were cute of my little ones.

Izzy likes to put on her own life vest


Going out. Izzy has to have her purse!
Wyatt showing off his new vest

Wyatt: 2 Months

This little guy just continues to be a sweetie!




For Comparison: Who do you think he looks like at this age?

Craftin'

Boat Ready

Too bad the weather isn't cooperating!

I've made the leap

And I'm not looking back!

Go Fly A Kite

So we were going to take the kids to the Kite Festival downtown yesterday. In fact, we did go...but after seeing the HUGE line for just the shuttle bus to the event, we left!

Instead, we took the kids to the park by our house and had our own kite festival! The kids loved it! And the weather was absolutely perfect.





James got really good at flying his kite
Daddy and Izzy got her kite WAY up in the air!
Now time to RUN

*Sproing*

Spring has sprung! Finally! So far, we have celebrated this glorious (near 80 degree) day by playing at the park, busting out the summer wardrobe, opening every window in the house, and playing around the house. There are plans for a burger/hotdog bbq this evening. We're just SO glad the weather has turned!