A Few Things from March

A while back Liam and Colin were playing superheros.  I LOVE it when they play together and get along and this was one of those days.  Anyway, Colin was being saved by Liam and said "Thanks Liam, you're a superhero, a REAL one!"  It was so stinking cute!  I love these moments!

Recently, this girl is wild and crazy active and recently learned how to hang from the bar in our closet.

The kids continue to enjoy their playset a whole lot.  They have basically been out on it everyday since we got it unless the weather hasn't allowed for it.  Here they all are swinging together.  Sometimes the boys grab Amelia's swing and swing with her.  They all think it is hilarious.

A little later that same morning their cousin Nate came over to play.  It was amazing!  They all got along SO well and had SO much fun together.  Liam did spray Nate with the hose about 5 minutes before his mom arrived but he is such a sweet little guy he didn't mind and we grabbed him some dry clothes.  Here they are watching what Nate is doing while they eat lunch.  Nate wasn't hungry.

This is just a sweet picture of grandma reading to Amelia and Liam

We took the boys to see Zootopia and Grandma stayed back with Amelia.  We didn't tell the boys where we were going and they were excited when we arrived.  It was a cute movie and we all enjoyed it.  This is how Colin ate his popcorn

We have had lots of t-ball games and Colin got to be the catcher one night.  I was telling him good job which was probably the WORST thing I could have done because he looked over at me and started crying.  He hated the equipment.  The coach helped him out and he did alright but I had to walk away so he couldn't see me.  Other than that he is really enjoying his games.

Neighborhood having some snacks outside.

This girl putting her pants on her head.

I had to go grocery shopping and had all three kids with me which I normally try to avoid.  Anyway they did pretty well until the end and started fighting while in line.  Vannie, who works at Safeway, was my saving grace and had Liam come over and help her bag groceries and move the belt.  It completely separated the boys and made the check out so much more peaceful.

Liam did a really good job and took it very seriously.

T-BALL!

It's official: the t-ball games have begun.  The boys look so stinking cute.  Saturday, March 5th was opening ceremonies.

Here is Colin getting ready

He was pretty excited about putting on his uniform

Which was good since he is NOT a fan of practices, ha!

Liam who was ready to go!

He looks so big compared to last year

My t-ball boys

Being goofy

One with Amelia of course

They love her

Colin's team, of course he walked slowly to the base, rather than run.

Coming around to touch home plate

Liam's team

He made sure to touch the base.

After opening ceremonies we went to Lowe's to get some new shrubs for the front yard.  Amelia had fun climbing into sample sinks

When we got home we opened her new girlie set from Grandma Casson.  She thought it was great.

 Chris and I helped nominate Anna for Women Making History and she won.  Sunday was the award ceremony and Megan McCoy who helped with the award presentation decided it would be fun if we had the kiddos say something about Anna.  Liam was shy and just handed her a giant Costco sized box of fruit snacks to give out after kids' boot camp.

Anna with the kiddos

We didn't bring Colin because it was right during nap time 

The kids did great sitting through the ceremony (which was not short) and enjoyed some sweets afterwards.

The boys had their first t-ball game on Monday, March 7th.  Of course it was freezing outside (despite lovely weather two days before the game and two days after) so we bundled the boys up the best we could. 

Here is Amelia bundled up with G&G Casson.

The boys played at the exact same time so we had to walk back and forth between fields to watch them.  Liam had on a long sleeve sweatshirt, his jersey, and two jackets.  Ha!  Here he is running home!

Colin did so well in the actual game situation which was a good thing, because like I said practices can be a bit rough for him regarding his willingness to participate (or lack thereof).  Here he is running home.

This gal walked all around and watched both her brothers too.

And my boys, Liam on 1st and Colin hitting the ball.  Even though it was freezing it was so fun watching my kiddos.  I just love these boys!

Jerome

Feb. 19th Tim and I had dermatologist appointments in Flagstaff, so Chris and Mollie took the day off and we all took a little weekend trip.  We stayed at Sandy and Larry's and Sandy cooked up some awesome lasagna for dinner.  That night I caught the boys sitting like so watching a show together.  It was awesome.

Amelia sat in her new baby stroller to watch the show.

That night the boys wanted Uncle Larry to read to them before bed.  I love that they are able to spend time with their Great Aunt and Uncle.

The next day we all went to Jerome.  We took 89-A and traveled through Oak Creek Canyon which is such a lovely little drive.
Amelia was rarin' to go once we got out of the car.

The gang

Some of the view

My boys

First stop was food but we had to wait a little bit so we went to a little shop and I took this picture of an old building.

Liam 

They didn't have a table all together for all of us.  So Liam, Amelia, Chris and I all ate together and Colin ate with the other adults.

Here is a hilarious picture of Amelia eating a lemon, ha!

Liam, Amelia, and Chris

Once we finished eating I took Liam and Amelia to get ice cream and let them play outside a little.  Liam was a sweet big brother and shared with his sister.

When Colin finished eating I took him to get some ice cream too.

Jerome had a little park and the kids really enjoyed it.

Swinging

Climbing

Me and my babies

Kiddos

The view

Liam was really fearful of how high everything was, which was weird for him.  I'm hoping it was just because he was tired and he isn't going to have a fear of heights.  Especially, since the kid climbs up high on just about everything!

The hubby and me

Walking back down the hill and back to the car.

We really didn't do a whole lot.  Basically we ate, parked, visited a couple of shops, and headed to Prescott.  I would like to go back again and spend some more time and have some less tired kiddos.  When we left we went to Prescott and bought everything in Costco and headed home.  It was a lot of driving but a nice little trip.