Tree Frog

Sydney found a tree frog in our wagon over the weekend.  At first she thought it was one of our play frogs that we take to the pool but then it moved.  She was so excited!

We had squeaky outside to clean his cage and let him enjoy the sun.

She held this frog for an hour or two and then I convinced her to put him on our Japanese maple.
 Before she found the frog she was trying to catch a lizard for at least 20 minutes- he kept hiding behind the rain barrel. 

.Isn't he cool? 

Big Boy

Here are a few pictures of our big boy in underwear!  It was hard to get a good picture because he is so excited he literally would not stand still.

This past weekend he wore his underwear 1/2 day on Saturday and most of the day Sunday without any accidents but I have to remind him to try to go on the potty every 45- 60 minutes.  He has worn underwear to school each day this week and has had an accident or two each day but overall we are very pleased.  He does not want to wear a diaper he wants his Mater (cars) underwear. 

It's exciting! 

God's artwork

Simple Things

Our kids love crafts and I am usually, okay ALWAYS in charge of crafts at our house.  Usually we need a craft on a rainy day because if the weather is anywhere near nice we are outside.
This was a Saturday in February while Bill was at work the kids and I made a birthday banner.

It was so fun and we left it up for the entire week- every morning when Griffin came down to the kitchen he told Bill "Happy Birthday Daddy"

You can make a banner for anything or just let the kids decorate a huge piece of paper like a mural.
We used washable markers and crayons.

Do your kids like crafts?  Care to share any ideas?

Get Ready to Smile

Last week after dinner I got the kids tubbies and dressed and we went up by the clubhouse to take pictures.  I think they turned out great and their little faces bring a smile to mine.

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Sydney has changed so much and is such a little lady!
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muscles
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precious!
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I ordered a bunch so I will have some to share.  Do you have a favorite?

Sydney in concert

Our Neighbor bought her this amp and microphone and she loves it!

Saxapahaw-day trip

There is a town in North Carolina about an hour from out house called Saxapahaw and it was founded by the Saxapahaw indians.  Bill went on a job there and met a guy that has bought the old textile mile and is developing it. 

We drove over with the kids and checked out the multi leveled coffee shop called Cup 22

Bill and kids on upper tier

kids looking out huge windows- see the river and also the building on the right side is lofts

the kids and I- stage on lower level where they have concerts

Syd took this pic of Bill and I

chalkboard table

Griffin eating a homemade blueberry doughnut

then we walked around- toured a loft

walked through the market and then ate lunch at the cafe

these wire flowers were on a display in one of the loft-  I may try to make a few

it was a great adventure and we plan to go back when they have concerts outside in the amphitheater and also farmer's market