Egg Hunt and updates

We had a great time at the Easter Egg Hunt this morning. The boys loved checking out the fire trucks and police cars, spending time with their friends (Ian, Nicholas, Nathan, and Nicholas), bouncing in the bounce house, and gathering as many eggs as they could!

Just to update...
JD is starting to read and I am so proud of him!! He really enjoys it and doesn't get easily frustrated. I hope this continues through school! He loves this set of George phonics books I got for him, and asks to read them every night! He is also starting to pick out words other places, so he is definitely aware of language around him. Ethan is talking more than ever! His personality is really starting to shine, and I love it! He is so polite and loves his big brother. He loves puzzles and really enjoys playing outside. He is my cuddle bug...loves to cuddle and snuggle! I love it!

That's all for now...enjoy the pics! :)

JD running off to gather eggs

my boys :)

JD loving the fire truck!

Eman chillin' in the fire truck

boys & bunny

We're SO Lucky!

Since it's St. Patty's Day, I thought it would be appropriate to finally post an update. Sorry I've been so lax lately! The boys are both growing like weeds! I think JD has grown 2 inches since Christmas. I am going to measure him tonight. I can't believe it! All of his pants are too short!! Ethan likes that, though, because now he has all JD's old clothes to wear!

The boys are loving the nice weather we've had lately (and so is Mommy!) because they can get outside to play. Last night they even wanted to eat dinner outside...which was fine because it was 63! Awesome for March 16!!

Ethan is singing all the time...ABCs, "Daisy, Daisy give me your answer do" and "You've got a friend in me" are among his favorites. He's actually pretty in tune! I love hearing him sing!! His little personality is shining through a little more now that he's putting sentences together. JD is loving preschool and got a great report card! :) Not much else new to report. We are feeling blessed that we've had such good weather, that Daddy is home more now, and that it's almost spring!! Hope all is well with your family! :)

Snow Day photos

We had a snow day yesterday and enjoyed some fun sledding with our friends! It was a wonderful day, and although Mommy is very sore (not as young as I used to be!), we can't wait to do it again soon!!
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Big Boy Bed!

Last night during the night, I heard a little Eman running down the hallway about 4am. He was shouting, "I Seep Mommy Daddy Bed!!" I cuddled with him for a minute, put him back to bed, and about an hour later felt someone climbing over me to snuggle with John. Time for the Big Boy Bed, I thought. :) So, this afternoon we put up his bed. We used the side of the crib that makes into a double bed headboard. We used the double bed mattresses we had in the basement, and we put it all together. He didn't seem to like it at first, but tonight after we brushed teeth and he grabbed a book, he jumped right in. He seems to be staying in there (I keep checking), so hopefully this will be an easy transition! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!! :)

Allergies for Eman

I took Ethan to the allergist on Monday. It was very interesting. They did a prick test, because he's been struggling with allergic reactions, but we weren't completely sure what he was allergic to. Turns out that he is allergic to peanuts, walnuts, egg whites, apples, oranges, dust mites, and mold. Wow. So, we're going to cut out nuts, eggs, and citrus fruits from his diet. Hopefully this will help him get back to "normal" and stop having reactions. Please say a little prayer that this elimination diet works and that he starts feeling better! :)

Birthday Layouts

Last night I worked on getting JD's 3rd birthday and Ethan's 2nd birthday into layouts for their albums. They are growing up so fast!!

JD's layout was one I created over a month ago, but wasn't sure which pictures to put into it. When I pulled out his professional pics, I knew this layout was made for those pictures!! Took me about five minutes to slap the pictures on and journal.

Ethan's took a little more work, because he is wearing Christmas colors, but I didn't want his layout to be Christmasy. (Is that a word?) The coolest thing about Ethan's pictures is that the sweater in the bottom of the right page is the sweater Grandma Jane made for Daddy when he was little! It fit Ethan perfectly for his birthday pictures!!

Happy Birthday, Eman!!

Ethan is two today...WOW! It seems like just yesterday he was a little baby. Now he's toddling around here like he owns the place!! I love it!

This is the cake I made for him. I am so proud of myself! This is the first time I've done something out of the ordinary like this. I usually buy our birthday cakes at Costco! Ethan is going to love it!!!

Happy Birthday, little Eman! We love you!!