EASTER MORNING

 

First word out of his mouth was bubbles. Very clearly. Didn't know he knew how to say bubbles.

 

 

Found it. Hid it pretty good this year.

 

Everybody got new sunglasses, bubbles, a summer outfit, underwear and socks. Yes, our Easter Bunny brings underwear. It all started right after Violet turned two and we began potty training. Incentive at the time. Tradition has stuck every since.

 

Giant crayons, two new books, and balls that squirt water in the tub.

 

Look at that melon.  He's at the giant toddler head stage :)

 

Fun socks too.

 

 

Generic baseball outfit with baseball socks.  Can root for the Cards or Royals.

 

Also got two Barbie outfits.

ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD EGG HUNT

 

 

 

 

 

EASTER GIFTS FROM GRANDMA F

Super excited! No, not a ball.

Yay! Tissue paper! 

 

Books and light up balls.

Now she finally understands where countries are in relation to where she lives.

EGG HUNTING AT GRANDMA & GRANDPA'S HOUSE

 

 

 

 

 

TOO COLD

Super cold game saturday. Once Violet ran around she felt fine. Me not so much. I actually wore my heavy snow coat. I dislike the beginning of Spring soccer because of the cold temps and the beginning of Fall soccer because they've played when it's 100.

18 MONTH CHECKUP

He didn't like the paper at first.

Yesterday Gryphin had his 18 month checkup.  He is 33 1/2" tall which puts him in the 83%. He grew 3.5" in 6 months. His head measures 47cm at 28%. However he only weighs 22.7 lbs putting him really low at 9%. He's only gained 1.5 lbs in six months. No wonder his pants aren't fitting in the waist. Dr. was a little concerned. I was rather surprised by his weight. He eats all the time and eats all his food and extra sometimes at every meal. Drinks all his milk too. He has to continue to stay on whole milk. I don't really know how to bulk him up. The real problem is that he doesn't sit still. He's constantly in motion unless sleeping. My kids must have crazy high metabolism. I foresee another skinny kid to have to find clothes to fit.

GS BRIDGING BRIDGE

I took thursday and friday off last week for spring break. I managed to get a few projects done. I finished our Girl Scout bridge. Violet has walked on it about a dozen times already. We will be able to use this for many years.

 

NEW BIKE

Violet got a new 20" bike last week!  I wasn't planning on a new bike this year, but it was clear the 18" was too small. The seat was raised as high as I could get it and her knees were still bent. Violet spent her own money for the bike. She paid for 90% of it with money she had saved and a few birthday gift cards. This bike has handle bar brakes. No more back pedal brake. She got used to it pretty quickly. We went on a few bike rides this weekend and she's really got the hang of it. Still won't let her go down big hill yet until I know she feels really confident with the brakes.

CROWN CENTER MORNING

So tired this morning. Slept for over an hour under Chris' desk. Very George Costanza like :)

 

Pizza at Spin. Can't forget the Gelato.

 

Checked out the Girls Scout cookie box constructions.

 

Candy store. To many decisions.

LEPRECHAUN TRAP AND A LITTLE LEPRECHAUN

Violet made another Leprechaun trap this year. It has a bed made out of cotton balls, a drawing of a Leprechaun by Chris (that's to entice the Leprechaun into the box), and 7 goldfish crackers. I was told more than seven would be to many and make him full. We had to use gold fish because duh, they're gold.

 

 

The Leprechaun left some gold coins, gold candy and a mess.

 

 

He got away.

 No pics of Violet this morning because she's at a sleep over. She'll have to wait till this afternoon to see everything.

 

Ball?