Outings and Pretend play

Anna is definitely gonna be and extrovert.  She gets so excited with the front door opens and we all start putting on our shoes.  She used to hate this jacket, but she has learned that if she puts in on she gets to go somewhere.  She probably leaves the house the least of all of us.  

Today we just went to pick up brother from school, and then ran but the grocery store, so Daddy could run in, but she was still happy none the less to get buckled in and ride.  

After a full day away from each other, Noah comes home and they are ready to pretend to pack their bags and go somewhere together.  Today was the adventure to the mountains, with no socks and shoes...........I guess.  

Luke always looks to big brother for cues on what to do.  

which sometimes scares me, but mostly I love. 

Bahce play

The bahce in the back of our building is finally taking shape,  what ever shape that is, it's not quite ready, but I took the littles to play.  

They were filthy by the time we were finished but it was worth it for the sunshine and time together.  

Anna was fascinated with picking up rocks. 

Morning moments

Luke decided to steal Daddy's coffee.

In the mornings, they are so ready to see each other again.  

Anna learning to give kisses.  

My sweet Lukers at nap time.  I want to remember this little sleeping face.  

Out for breakfast

We met friends out for breakfast and had a long leisurely morning  

The boys were glad to see Hudson. 

We headed to the park.

Then I went to art class while Daddy took the kiddos home for afternoon naps.  

I started watercolors.

Accidents happen

One morning, at 8:15 while we were only out of bed for moments.  Anna started screaming.......the kids were playing and Noah pulled Anna's arm too hard.  So we headed to the ER.  She had nursemaids elbow and needed a reduction maneuver.  It sounds complicated but was quite easy and after 24 hours she was back to her normal self.  

But until then she was pretty pitiful.  

But as you can see she suffered no long standing effects.  

Back to playing with her baby.  

1st tooth lost

Our 1st boy lost his 1st tooth.  What a big day.  He wiggled that thing right out.  And came running out of his room at 10 p.m. so proud to show us.  Well when he was suppose to be sleeping.  I guess I am happy he didn't swallow it.  

They next morning was sunday and my boys were sick with viral croup, so we stayed home for church.  In our pj's and they were a captive audience for a while. 

And then they weren't.  

I really thought we would get this past season without needing the nebulizer.  But it has been the best purchase we have made in country.  It was saved us lots of trips to the ER in the middle of the night.  

It has been a couple of days and we just has to get the kids out of the house.  So we went walking by the seaside and steered clear of other people.  Noah decided he wanted to push and well Drew and I had a nice walk, kids free.  

My post bath girl.   That night

Lil piglets

I tried out pig tails on Anna today.  

 I think I like this girl hair stuff.  

 I can't wait till I can french braid.  Anna was busy checking out the flowers.  

 We checked out the bumble bee too.

Flying high

March must be the month for kite flying.  

The kids were ready to get out of apt after a few days of rain.  

Momma and Anna came this time.  

She was wanting to hold the string so bad. 

Even though my Luke and I sat in the car for a time out, he still brought flowers for me while I fed Anna cherrios. 

Finally my girl got to hold her own kite. 

little signs of spring.