Hello, Sunshine

There is no better time of year than be outside enjoying the Florida sunshine. It was even more appreciated this week after spending all last week indoors being sick. Whether I'm just taking Harley out for a quick walk or simply checking the mail, I can't keep them from following me out and wanting to make an outdoor play date of everything we do. Front yard, back yard, lanai, pool-they just want to be outside!

He likes to think he's in charge. Taking Harley out is this huge process where he thinks he's latching her leash onto her collar, leading her outside, and then unlatching the leash when she is done. He can't do any it, but I make him think he can!

I turn around for a second and he's dragging the T-ball set out.

Ready, Set, Throw!

Even though it's still pretty chilly, we're up to a few pool days a week now!

Sunbathing and practicing her letters, naturally.

We had a very fun and special play date for a classmate of Bridget's who is moving away soon. The good news is that she is moving to Louisville and we know we'll see her there on our next visit!

Monkey See, Monkey Do. If the bigs kids can do it, so can Ross!

Bridget had been begging for a Lemonade Stand and it seemed like a fun enough idea to me. Today was our neighborhood garage sale, so I figured it'd be a good morning for it. It was a lot quieter out than I thought, but we still made a whopping $12! She was so talkative and courteous to our few customers and waved to every single car that drove by. Her outgoing personality is my favorite thing about her!

Preparing the lemonade, taking turns pouring and stirring.

How could you not stop for these two??

Ross enjoyed a cup or ten of the lemonade.

Dinner on lanai tonight, enjoying the late day sun as well.

Spring Break and Easter in store for us this week. I foresee many more sunny days!

Down and Out

We've been bugged. Ross has been down and out with yucky virus since last Monday. We were home bound for days since it was highly contagious. I've managed to get out here and there when I need to, but now that I'm typing this I'm realizing Ross hasn't been out of the house in almost a full week!

I haven't touched my big camera in days, but my phone camera is always snapping away!

A few good times before the bug hit...

Some days it seems like we are always on the go. Ross is great little backseat driver!

Who loves the dentist? Bridget does! The hygienist asked Bridget is she wanted her to make her teeth sparkle. Bridget's eyes about popped out of her head with excitement. I seriously think she thought she was going to leave with diamonds on her teeth!

At the zoo. It's getting hot here...it didn't take us long at all to make our way to popsicle stand!

And then the bug hit...

There wasn't a whole lot of peaceful sleep last week, but we took it when and wherever we could.

One afternoon we just had to get out, so the McDonald's Drive-Thru did the trick!

Finally, getting some fresh air later in the week!

Bridget had ballet pictures on Saturday. She loves her ballet friends!

Reunited at last! It wasn't easy to keep them apart while he was sick. We finally snuggled all together tonight for bedtime stories.

So far, so good as for the rest of us staying healthy. Ready to make up for lost time this week with big plans and big fun!

Enjoying the Spring Things

Spring has sprung and I've been feeling to need to get out and enjoy every second of it. Before long, the temps will hit 90+ degrees and the only thing we'll be doing outside is swimming. While we wait for the pool to warm up, we'll be enjoying as much of the outdoors as we can. I feel like I've just turned a corner and instead of having one toddler and one baby, I have two toddlers. Two pack-up-and-go-anywhere-we-want kids. The bags I pack are getting lighter and my hands seem less full as we're out and about. I have just under a year and half before Bridget goes to kindergarten. A year and half to be on a flexible schedule and do want we want, when we want. Let the adventures begin!

Even my big kids still love to be pushed in the swings!

Both are daring when it comes to jumping and climbing

Love her big girl ponytail

Ross wanted to play ball, but couldn't let go of his snack either. He's always torn between food and fun!

Today we FINALLY made our way to the Botanical Gardens. It is such a hike from our house, which is really why we hadn't been, but I knew we had to get there before it gets too hot. We were given a gift card awhile back for a yearly membership and I'm happy to say it will be getting lots of use this year. We had the greatest day and can't wait to go back!

The kids are ready to move into the little house. Bridget left a few times to "run errands", but mostly stayed put to sweep the floors and water the plants!

Elliot! Adventures are always more fun with friends! We can't wait for Elliot to break free from his stroller so he can run alongside his big kid friends!

I think the butterfly house was my favorite part

Picnic lunch for two after splashing in the water fountains

They deserved the popsicles for being so sweet!

Every corner we turned, was something fun and exciting

The cave was the first thing she told Todd about when he got home from work

Feeling extra grateful tonight about all the things I am able to do with the kids every single day. I hope they remember all the little and big things that make up our days together!