Happy Easter!

Had a fun Easter weekend.  On Saturday Riley and I played a few games of hop scotch.  Riley learned how the game worked and had fun.

Riley got a new basketball from Grandma and it even has his name written on it.  He is all excited to have a basketball with his name on it.

Carrie and I went to a Reggae band at JavaVino on Saturday night.  Somethin g different to so and we had a nice night out.

Went to breakfast at Fayzee's with my side of the family for Easter.  Went to Jason's side for dinner.  Had a great family day on Easter.

Lacrescent Park

Took the kids to the Lacrescent parks today.  Went for a short walk to enjoy nature.

 

Moon Eclipse and Austin's first haircut

Last night I stayed up until 3 in the morning to see the "Blood Red Moon Solar Eclipse".  Jason called and reminded me about it so I decided to actually stay up and see it.  It was pretty cool. 

Today was a busy day.  Had the day off and got a lot done.  Riley and I met with his teacher today for a parent teacher conference.  Riley was so proud to show me all of his projects and things at school.  The teacher had some really nice things to day about Riley and that always makes you feel good as a parent.  She says Riley seems to be very good at mathematics and numbers.  He can count to 57.  She told me he is doing very well at recognizing letters and does great socially.  He still struggles with writing as he has a hard time with grasping the pencil correctly.  She says since he is left handed it sometimes can be a little harder to get the hang of writing.  I was feeling concerned about his writing but she said he will get the hang of it and she has no doubt that he is ready for Kindergarten which made me feel good.  Another one of the mom's said that Mrs. Mick told her that Riley, Payton and Eli are the three musketeers in school.  I think that is so cute and it makes me happy that Riley makes friends easy.  I can't believe he will be starting kindergarten in a matter of months, that makes me tear up just thinking about it.  It is so scary thinking about sending him off for a 9 hour school day every day of the week(besides summer) for the next 13 years of his life!  May the grace of God be with him and also with ME!!!

After that I took both kids to see their Family Doctor for their well checks.  Riley weighed 46 pounds and passed his vision and hearing tests.  He didn't need any shots today as he is all up to date and ready for Kindergarten.  Austin weighed 26 pounds and is also up to date on all his shots.  Yay!  It was a good appointment and we have the best doctor(Cheng Her, MD) at Gundersen in my opinion.  Love him!

Then I went out to the mall and got both kids haircut.  Austin got his VERY FIRST haircut today and did GREAT!  Well very first actual haircut despite my trimmings.  The last time I tried to get his haircut he would not have it.  He wouldn't let the girl near him but today after watching his brother get his cut he was all set.  I asked him if he wanted to get his hair cut and he nodded and got right in the chair.  He even sat still the whole time and never cried once...I was surprised.  He looks so adorable!  I also bought some Easter outfit's for the kids that are darling.  So fun!  

First Thunderstorm

We got our first thunderstorm of the year.  Riley and Austin enjoyed watching the thunder and lightning out the window with reassurance that it wasn't going to hurt them at all.  I am hoping the rain will turn things green.  Although we did wake up to a couple inches of snow on the ground this morning, that was a disappointing surprise.  Green is what we want not white!

Had a night out with some girls from work and it was really fun.  Some of the best times are spent with girlfriends. 

Jason bought an Easter egg coloring kit and colored eggs with he kids.

    Riley's best friend from pre school had his 5th birthday party at the bowling alley.  Riley was so excited to go his party.  We went to Target together and he picked out his birthday present.  Eli, like Riley, is obsessed with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles so that was what he wanted to get him.  It is funny how TMNT has made a come back.  I remember watching them when I was little.  Now I know where Riley get's his vocabulary from, DUDE! 

   I had so much fun watching Riley at the party, he is such a good friend.  When we were leaving he had to give Eli a big hug and on the way out he yelled "Eli your my best friend!  I love you!"  I thought that was so cute.  Now he keeps talking about his birthday and how he wants a TMNT party too.

Here are some more bird pictures.  Unfortunately there is an icicle hanging from our bird feeder today.