Move On Over Showers

The amount of rain we've had so far this spring is down right crazy. My fingers and toes are constantly in a state of looking like raisins from the dampness in the air.

(Not really; possibly an over exaggeration.)

You can walk anywhere on our lawn and the sounds of a wet sponge echo back at you. There's really no point in washing your car because you know within a few hours nature will wash it again for you. This has been on record a wet season.

Thankfully, we've managed to find a few bright spots during the wet weeks and I've found some moments to soak up with the kids during spring break.

Here's a glimpse through the clouds of what's been going at our home...

A double date to REI ended with a dinner date at Menchies. Not the best choice, but there was talk of sushi, ribs and Jimmy Johns before we landed with sweets. I love having the one on one time with this dude.

If you live by a baker, you can expect donuts for dinner. Yes, no shame. These tasty tiger tails and twists were dinner, breakfast and even a donut was placed in Charlie's lunch box. Thanks Julie for the sweet delivery right at 5:30pm!

Charlie and his friend Damion found a struggling Sterling that needed some TLC. The little tweety bird had no reservations of Charlie picking him up, petting him and honestly clung to his finger for quite sometime. The boys made a twiggy bird house in a box and after awhile were able to transfer Tweety into his recovery home. It wasn't more than a few hours later Tweety felt rested and hopped along somewhere after his caring encounter with the Bird Man.

(side note: I made Charlie wash his hands multiple times after touching

Tweety and pulling the stick out of his eye.)

Spring Break was filled with sleep overs, play dates and a few outings keeping the kids busy as the weather didn't agree with school days off. Charlie and James have become best of buds at school and bounced their sweaty self's for two hours at the Trampoline Zone. Love seeing the new friendships blossom and grow.

We are blessed to have communication with Myriam's Bio-Auntie Nadene and occasionally she treats us with gift cards to Menchies. This sweet trip was thanks to her!

Thank you Nadene!

Addison has always had an artistic approach to life. Painting, drawing or doodling comes naturally to her. Lately, sneaking my camera and going for nature walks with her girlfriend Annie has become something often that happens after school. I am AMAZED at the raw talent Addi has behind the lens. Her ability to use the camera correctly and snap the angle giving life to simple moss,

maple starts or cherry blossoms astonishes me.

Theses are just a few of her shots...there is no editing done to these pictures.

Come sunshine; come bubbles. Chalk art and bikes to follow. Myriam was loving the challenge of blowing the biggest BuBbLe possible and trying to catch it back on the stick. Kept us busy for a little while!

Yeah. It finally happened. The egg hunt was over, tummies full of yummy food. This was happening. I must say, it was pretty sweet to watch Myriam listen to Daddy explain all the rules of riding on his bike.

The girl has no fear. None. Zilch. Nada.

There may have been some nipple pinching as her arms wrapped around clinging to Daddy and also possibly some misplaced hands in his lap, but overall she did great and stayed on the bike. I'll make sure the kids' seat is on next time so no hand grabbing happens! The little stinker even let go to wave at me as they came back from their trip around the block.