Rodies and Birthday Parties

We had intended on spending our weekend entirely in the DC metro area. We owed Nick's mom a nice dinner out (at the very least) for taking care of the kids last weekend during our week. Unfortunately, Nick's mom got sick so we opted to save that for another weekend. Hopefully, we will have be able to make it up to her very soon. Instead of spending the entire weekend in DC, we spent just the day there for a friend's birthday party celebration.

The birthday party was a reunion of sorts. Three years ago at the very same location we were celebrating our engagements and Hilary was going away as were we (at least we were soon to follow). Three years later, we all have returned with all our families in tow. How quickly things change!


Have y'all ever heard of Rody horses? A friend's daughter got one for her birthday. Ladybug got a chance to give a go and she's pretty much hooked. These are great for hyper children. Maybe the Easter bunny will be bringing one for Ladybug??? We need to talk it over with the Easter bunny.

My Boys

There's not much going on here lately. I've been keeping busy with playdates and couponing. Today, Nick got off of work early to do a move-related errand so while he did that I got a chance to run on my own without the kiddos. Good times.

When I got back, of course Green Eyes was already up from his very brief cat nap (he needs far less sleep than Ladybug to my chagrin.) Unfortunately, he inherited his father's sleeping habits. Even I need more sleep than the little guy does.

Nick and Green Eyes

Ladybug's Birthday and Attic Spaghetti

So today is Ladybug's 2nd birthday. We aren't doing anything to celebrate it today. Instead, we are planning to celebrate it on her half birthday (around June 27th or so... right around Nolan's birthday). It's just not fair to have a birthday overshadowed by Christmas. Why should she suffer due to poor planning on our part? Below is a pic of ladybug in her new wubby from Uncle Tom.

Today, Nick spent some time hunting around in the attic. He made sure he took pics so I would know what it looks like. It's kind of like spaghetti up there.


Believe it or not, it's been amazingly comfortable outside (above 60) here. Even I felt comfortable outside in a t-shirt today. We are loving it. Nick took this lovely opportunity to spend a little time outside and put our little porch swing up.

Such a lovely day!!!

Cutie Pies and Sugar Plums

This is how you get suckered into having more babies. This look right here. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that leg in the background is Nick's. I may have let myself go a little, but I won't let them get that bad.
-M