Splashpad

We had a great time at the splashpad on Friday. Sammy even got his picture in the newspaper.

Sunshine

I really, really need to start blogging again. I went back through some of my old posts and found memories and videos that I had completely forgotten about.  The boys are growing up so quickly. It's hard to believe Samson will be 4 tomorrow and Levi is 2.  Being a mom is exhausting, but I love every minute.

This year I went back to work two days a week teaching voice lessons in two local high schools. I loved it, but I am so glad to being at home full-time now that the school year has ended.  I love being with the boys EVERY day!

Yesterday was a beautiful Michigan day. We met a friend and her son at the Lakeshore Museum and then headed over to the splashpad.  The splashpad wasn't open yet. My boys were heartbroken.  We ate our picnic lunch.  Then we walked a block to an outdoor stage and listened to a concert that was going on.  The boys enjoyed ice cream sandwiches and fudgesicles.

Afterwards, we stopped at The Sweet Spot.  It's a coffee shop and bakery run by the Culinary Institute of Michigan.   We had Chocolate Torte and some chocolates.  It was so delicious and only $4.00 for everything because its all made by the culinary students.  They also have a restaurant next door.  The menu sounded amazing.  Pedro and I will have to check it out on a date night soon.  (I ended up running back over to the bakery after Pedro got home to pick up a "golden chiffon cake with green tea and ginger buttercream" and a few more chocolates for all of us.  It was amazing!)

After we were done stuffing our faces, we headed across the street to the Frauenthal Theater for a flower and garden show.  There were such beautiful arrangements.  The boys and I voted on our favorite arrangement for the chance to win a large selection of perennials.  I hope we win. Our front yard could use some flowers.

Finally, it was time to head home.  It was a full day and everybody was pooped.  Especially this pregnant mama!

We are headed back to the splashpad this afternoon for the official opening.  They are going to have beach balls and popsicles.  The boys are so excited!

It's going to be a busy weekend.  I have to get ready for Sammy's Super Mario birthday party on Saturday.  Then, my sister is in town from NC for her bridal shower on Sunday.  I can't wait to spend the weekend with my family!!                

Here we go again! I hope!

The boys do so many things every day that crack me up. I'd really like to have a record of it so I am attempting to start my blog again and hopefully be consistent about it so that I can have a book copy of it printed each year.

We have been up since 6am this morning. The boys have both eaten breakfast and are now eating a snack. I have yet to eat breakfast myself. Why? Well I'm glad you asked!

This morning already I have converted the high chair to a booster seat because Levi prefers to eat at the table with us. I have roasted 6 lbs of sweet potatoes and 6 lbs of butternut squash. I still need to puree it and freeze it. I add it to pasta, sauces and baked goods.

The boys did some coloring this morning and during that time Levi ate half a green crayon and half a yellow crayon. Then about 20 minutes later Sam told me that Levi was eating a red crayon in the living room. I went in there and discovered pieces of crayon all over the rug. I assumed it was from the dog not Levi. So I vacuumed everything up. A few minutes later there were more pieces on the rug. Guess what? It was Levi. I can't wait to see the lovely technicolor diaper that he will have later. This child truly eats anything and everything he can get his hands on.

A bowl for everything

I am attempting to start blogging....again. Let's see how this goes. Samson cracks me up . He has to have a separate bowl or plate for all of his food. I have no idea where that comes from? Lately, Levi likes to dip everything in ketchup and he licks the butter off his toast. That comes from Aunt Noelle. I remember her sitting on the counter and dipping her fingers in the butter dish as a child.

Getting dressed

This morning Sam got himself dressed. His outfit consisted of a red and green Polar Express Christmas Shirt, THREE pairs of underwear pulled on OVER his diaper and his onesie, a pair of black sweatpants and a pair of bright orange pumpkin socks. He won't win any fashion awards but, but I am so proud of him because he did it himself.

Bedtime

Pedro does such a great job getting Levi to sleep.