Some things I didn’t want to forget

So much has been going on over here! Good things, but busy things. And our internet was out after about a week of confusion with our new residence. Anyway, now that winter is finally OVER, I thought I’d wrap up the season and catch up on the little happenings from the last few months before we moved.

We had a lot of snow. It’s just kept coming. The only good news about that was that the kids built there first snowman. Of course they expected him to come alive when we put a hat on him.Pretending to have dinner.

Even if it was annoying, it was a lovely view out our back door.

One especially snowy night we were making a late ice cream run, and someone accidentally bumped the sunroof button and this happened. Fun.

Hanging at the complex.

Too hungry to pull up the pants before eating.

They knocked at my bedroom door one day and I found this. They were playing trick-or-treat.

Ruby was the only crib escape artist. I only found her like this once. Cute.

Post-nap snuggling. The best when they wake up a few minutes apart, like on this day.

Porch picnic.

It’s always fun seeing them all in a row looking triplety.

Was feeling generous with my patience and made some cereal treats with them. They did great, until they decided my size of cookies wouldn’t suffice and made them much larger.

It’s not ideal to train for a big race in the middle of the winter, but I made it work.

It would snow, get warm, snow, get warm, etc.                       

They did look adorable in they snow pants.

I love that they can dress themselves now, even if they occasionally put things on backwards.

My girl is constantly begging to help in the kitchen. I love putting her to work!

A little mommy to her toys.

Found a pb lover.

Took them to the doctor in preparation for preschool (!), and I realized it was my first time taking them alone! I think they were ready, cause as I was checking in, I turned around and found this. Sometimes I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

And they were model patients.

Sometimes (most times) things don’t go so smoothly, and we end up in the park bathroom for a time-out.

Blueberry dumplings, such a great winter dessert.

IKEA with cute friends, as usual.

In between snow storms we had some gorgeous weather. We always made the most of those days.

Ruby is always making new friends.This girl waved to us out her window until she was out of sight. I wonder if we’ll ever see little Ava again?

We spent some time at the mall on Ben and Jerry’s free cone day. We could’ve stayed at the Disney Store for hours!

Ruby insisted she wanted “pink” ice cream for her free cone, until she saw that the boys had mint chocolate chip. She started to pout, and I was trying to explain that that was her choice, yadda yadda yadda, when Alex chimed in and said he would trade! Crisis was over in an instant. Love that moment.

Since IKEA was practically empty one day, I let them push their own food carts. I knew what I was getting myself into, but it wasn’t so bad. Only problem is they think they can do it every time.

They made their own little lounge spots.

We were headed out to sonic, so I told everyone to get ready…

I guess the warm bath water was too relaxing for Bennett.

I like that view.

Still doubling up, and loving it.

The car was empty so I took  them for a spin around the parking lot. Cute little puppies.

Nana and Papa came to help out during the moving process. So lovely having others around to keep the kids entertained!The kids became quite attached to their bike helmets.

With babysitters in town, KC and I were able to go out a couple time for house stuff. And I finally got to meet Baby Piper! We love our darling little cousin. Can’t wait to play again!

Sometimes I do crazy things, like pack way too much furniture in the car with the kids. When I see it on sale, and it’s just what I’ve been looking for, what else can I do?

MORE snow.

First bath in the big tub. We’ve needed one of these for so long.

We liked having an empty place to play. I guess living here with furniture is nice too.

Bennett buddy.

Kiki and Moki were some good friends at the apartment. They were teaching the kids how to make paper airplanes.

We couldn’t WAIT to get out those cribs.

Library story time is great, but they always get distracted by the train table.

And the crafts.

We’re constantly amazed at the gorgeous parks we keep finding. Too bad we found this one a couple minutes from the apartment a few days before we moved.

My nephew Jordan is going on a mission! Crazy! I was glad to be part of the opening of his letter via Facetime.

Remember when I said I sometimes do crazy things…?

Love moments like this.

It wasn’t long after we moved in that the tricycles were no longer aloud inside. It was fun while it lasted.

Café Rio! The kids were crazy, but the food was wonderful. And free quesadillas for kids. Nice.

Every night for the last few months has been packed with todos. This night was me alone at the house painting the kids’ rooms. Emma on my ipod, and my drink made for a fun night to myself.

We sporadically unpacked things before we moved in. This kept them happy for a while.

Again, such a helper.

Anytime I sit down, I can count on Bennett to climb on my back. Sweetheart.

The last few weeks in the apartment were tricky. We did our best to keep from going crazy.

The many outfits of Alex.

On Mothers Day I actually curled Ruby’s hair for the first time. She loves being pampered.

We totally missed out on Easter pictures, so we attempted one on Mothers Day. Easier said than done (bribery was involved).

So , that was a random mix. I really just wanted to close that chapter so I can start on the next one! I hope to get a little home tour up soon!