Wednesday, May 7, 2014

April & Gma Gayles/Easter

Loved spending easter with Gram. Mom & Dad and bre came as well. Fabulous to spend some time with Lauren after her time in spain and great to see cousins and uncles again :) Gram and Darci had some quality lovin time and uncle Jer took the kids on hunting excursions, which they looooved! Any time we have with Gram is special quality time and I hope my kids have the memories of visiting Gram just like I do.
Meili couldn't wait to get to grams and play skip-bo with her. She loves the game and really gets it! I think Gram enjoys it a little too :)
We even had time to run the kids over to a little easter hunt in town, which was basically a free for all... but it didn't matter, the end result was still the same... candy. Kai shared with T because he only got one, but it was a blue one! Find the positive in all right?! He even said, 'hey mom there's a little boy over there that doesn't have very many, can I share with him?' He's growing up...
These little cuties always have fun together and Lauren even got some smoochy time in on these cheeks :) They are very yummy! She and Kai even played a little checkers on the new board that Gpa made!
The kids loved watching the trains from the edge of the lawn. Gpa even found time to take big T down to the train crossing to get up close and personal with them. Highlight of his year i'm sure!
These two were built from the same mold I think... they spent hours talking about hunting, fishing, and everything under the sun. They are best buddies for sure.
 The kids were excited that the bunny found us at Gma Gayles and we were all up bright and early!
 and Meili was in chocolate heaven...
 Before our trip we took a trip to the zoo, went to our annual tons of trucks event, had a trip to the fire station (T was in heaven...), decorated easter cookies and eggs, and Darci turned 7 mo! She now is pulling herself up onto things.
These guys are best buddies and we are so blessed to have each of them.
oh and last but certainly not least Meili climbed to the top of her rope at gymnastics again for the second time, but this time I got a pic! That same night Kai took his yellow belt test in karate and passed! We may have a couple of overachievers on our hands...

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Big T's Bday!

 Tman wanted a big blue shark bday cake so we made it happen! He loves all things boy! camo, firetrucks, dinos and sharks! I asked him what his favorite movies are and he said frozen and despicable me. His fav color is blue or what does TAIMAN (Kai) like?  He said his fav thing to eat is popcorn and burritos and gum. Fav toy, fire trucks and ambulances and his favorite song is give said the little stream and sunbeam song. We love you Big T! He was so excited for his big day!
 He loved being sang to!
 The kids really tried to not open his presents...
 The big day really did wear him out...
 The loot! and dinner at his favorite 'fire' restaurant!
 He is such a sweet happy little guy! Happy 3 yrs big T :)
 Best buddies :)