Las Vegas!

I had a wonderful trip. Lots of adventures and memories made with family. It's crazy because we haven't gone on a vacation with just the 5 of us since 1995 when I was 16...so this was extra special. And Shawn did a fabulous job with the kids while I was gone. I missed them a lot but also really enjoyed the "free" time. Free from diapers, nap schedules, toddler attitudes, etc. :)

When I came home I swear the kids had each grown a couple inches. It really is a weird feeling to be gone for several days when I'm so used to seeing them everyday.....but it really is true: absence does make the heart grow fonder. I love all my boys so much!

Mommy's boys on Mothers Day

Don't you love Austin's fingers up his nose?

My handsome hubby making his world famous breakfast

Dimple Boy!

I had a great Mother's Day. Yummy breakfast, great Church Service, homemade cards, and a picnic dinner at the Fircrest Tot Lot. Can't get any better than that! I have the most wonderful husband and children and for that I am so grateful. Here are a couple randoms from the last few weeks....oh, and I'm off to Vegas this week to see my little bro Joel graduate! Pray for Shawn as he stays home with the kids---I know he'll do a great job! :)

Our little man in action!

Here's Riley about a week ago just beginning to walk, and then about 5 days later showing off his stuff! :)

We have a WALKER!!

Yes, it's official.... Riley is now walking! I can't believe how much he has progressed over the past week. He started off slowly last Wednesday and has been gaining major confidence every day since then. Today was a pretty big milestone day because he actually walked more than he crawled. The look on his face tells me that he definitely thinks he's hot stuff!
Austin is kind of in awe of the whole situation and asks me 20 times a day, "Mommy, is that Riley walking?"I have a video to post from last weekend that I'm still trying to figure out how to do-- (I may need my technical hubby to help me on that one!) so check back soon!

Daffodil Parade!

What a fun day! The kids both LOVED the parade! Riley was dancing to the marching band music and Austin was mesmerized by all the floats. Perfect weather too!

Mr. Innocent?

Big Toy fun

I took the kids to the playground near our house a couple weeks ago and they had a blast! Riley loved the swing---his first time in one! We are ALL looking forward to spring/summer and lots of time outside.