Spring has Sprung

I am especially grateful for Springtime this year after our unusually cold and snowy winter. We've had some really pretty days and have taken full advantage of them by soaking up the sun!

Both boys are growing up so fast in their own way. Brent talks and goes non-stop all day long. Our only moments of quiet used to be when he was asleep or watching a movie. Now we're down to just when he's asleep because he talks all through movies giving us a play-by-play or constantly asking questions. Owen has changed so much just in the last couple of weeks. He is becoming a lot more active and interactive. He has the biggest smile in the whole world. Part of that is because he just has a huge mouth (a trait he can thank his Dad for). He also talks A LOT. I actually mentioned to Brandon just this morning, "how did we end up with such talkative kids?" He said they earned it honestly from someone on his side of the family but I'm not going to mention any names :). They are both such sweet boys and I just love being their mommy!


Brent and I cut some branches off a tree in our back yard to make this Easter Egg Tree.






Brent was given some kiddie golf clubs and has really enjoyed putting around in the yard.


He can finally pedal his trike but still prefers to push it or be pulled.

Time out for Mommy

Yesterday I was sitting on the couch writing a grocery list when Brent came up to me and tried to take my pen. I told him, "Brent, you need to wait until I'm finished and then you may have it." He ignored this comment and tried to take it again exclaiming that he needed to put it up! I repeated, "Brent, you need to wait until I'm finished and then you may put it up." Brent looked me square in the eye and said, "one...two...three...okay mommy, you need to go to time out.!" He then grabbed my hand and led me into his bedroom and shut the door behind him as he left. It was really funny..the first time. Then I had to explain to him that he was not allowed to put mommy in time out.