Our Fancy New Wagon

This is why little boys need a daddy...
I never could've come up with a game like this! :)

Yep...more zoo!

I just have to write about our most recent trip because it was one of our best! The weather was perfect, the animals were out and about, and I had so much fun with my cute little boys! :)

We stayed at the elephant exhibit for at least 15 minutes...
the elephants were really close
and the boys couldn't pull themselves away!

Isaac and Trevor were also very excited
to see that the orangutans were back.
(They were inside the last couple of times because it was so cold.)

Riding in style!
(This was our first zoo trip with our fabulous bike trailer/stroller.
It was SO much better! Thanks again, Grammy and Papa!) :)

Here's my little cowboy at the farm playground!

Once again, the reptiles and amphibians were a big hit.
I guess it's a boy thing! :)

I feel very lucky to be able to have days like this with my kids.
Watching them have so much fun together makes all the craziness of life worth it!

Going Green

After 4 years in our house,

we finally got around to doing some painting! :)

Yesterday, I didn't have a babysitter for school, so Derek took the day off. Since he was home, we decided to get to some projects that we've been meaning to do for a long time. So, while the boys were napping, we painted 2 of our living room walls a light green color.
Isaac woke up when we were still painting,
so he joined in the fun!

Derek is pretty handy with the roller! :)

Trevor is our little daredevil...
I couldn't keep him off the ladder!

Here is the finished product. It's a pretty subtle change,
but it's fun to have a little something different.

Our Play Day

Since we both had yesterday off, Derek and I decided that we needed to have a "Play Day." Yes..there were a million productive things that needed to be done, but I've learned that every once in a while, it's good to just take a break and enjoy life! :)

We started our day with a wild game of "Pillows."
This time, Derek got a little bit too involved...

After nap time, we headed over to the mall

to ride the carousel.

Next, we headed to "Family Night" at Chick-fil-a.
The boys had so much fun!
They especially loved the "balloon guy," who made
Isaac a lion, and Trevor a Lightning McQueen.
(He really was amazing!)

Then the boys were spoiled with a little ice cream!Trevor eventually gave up on the spoon... :)
I love days like this.

Rock Stars

Here's my favorite picture of the week:

Here are Isaac and his buddy, Sara,
in their matching Rock Band shirts.
How cute is that?! :)

We love you, Sar!

Remembering Gramps

One year ago today we were with my family,
celebrating the life of this great man.My sweet Grandpa died on January 10, 2009, which was also his 90th birthday. There is so much I could say about this great man. He taught me about service, family, dedication, and love. My life is definitely blessed because he is
my "Gramps."

Today we were able to visit the grave of Grandpa and Grandma with a few of my siblings. The great-grandkids gathered around his grave and sang "Happy Birthday." It was a cute way for them to connect with this Grandpa,
who was always such a big part of their lives.

Isaac wanted to be sure we brought new flowers for Grandpa and Grandma Bird. When we got there, he asked me if he could put them in by himself. He was very careful and took his time to make sure it looked just right. I am so glad that Isaac had the chance to get to know Grandpa
and that he still remembers him.

I am grateful today to remember my grandpa
and the good life that he led.

Daddy's Home!

Here's a little taste of what happens at our house
on the nights that Daddy comes home:

This is their newest wrestling move...
affectionately referred to as the "Booty Punch."

I love this picture!
Look at how happy they all are! :)

Hold on tight, boys!

Check out Isaac's face! Ha-ha!

(I apologize for the lack of pants...we were in the process of getting jammies on when the wrestling match began!) :)

Derek is such a great dad and there is no doubt that he is their very best buddy. I love to sit back and watch them interact. (Plus...I am way to tired for that kind of rough-housing by the end of the day!) :) I am so grateful to have
all of these fun, crazy boys in my life!