Wet & Wild!

It was raining & pouring at our house Monday after school. It was raining so hard...we just had to go outside and enjoy it. Looking back, I have no idea why I had my kids get jackets and boots on. It would have made much more sense to put on swimsuits and flip flops! They got soaked and absolutely loved every minute of it! Derek and I watched from the dry garage. As I took pictures of the little wet maniacs, I felt grateful for this silly moment they were having together. I am grateful I get to be home with my kids and experience moments like this (even though there are days I don't feel so grateful for the opportunity).

Matty and Nathan just getting started out in the rainstorm.


Nathan loved splashing in the puddles with his new fireman rain boots and matching umbrella!

SPLISH, SPLASH!
Yes, Matty is using the princess umbrella (his BOY umbrella broke weeks ago)

They were trying to see who could make the biggest splash!

All wet and totally worth it!

(of course when we were finished, one of the kids...guess who...didn't take his clothes off in the garage and decided it was a good idea to walk through the house... leaving a small river in my hallway and living room!)

Baby Derek is Learning to Walk!

Derek is practicing his walking more and more each day. He loves when everyone is watching and clapping for him. "D.D." (Nathan's nickname for Derek David) likes to show off for us. It is hard for me to believe that he will be one next month. His first year has certainly gone by in the blink of an eye.

Beginning Bowlers!

Monday (our day off from school) was a family bowling day! My parents invited us to go bowling. The kids were really into the experience. This was their first time and they were so excited with just the bowling shoes. Nathan asked if he could get a pair just like his rentals for his birthday.

Too cute.

Here is a photo of our "cool bowling shoes".

Velcro bowling shoes...so smart!

My kids love their Grandma & Grandpa!

Nathan gives the "thumb up" about bowling. The automatic metal bumper guards sure helped his score. This new bowling alley was quite fancy!

Here is the score card during the 8th frame. "D" (Daddy...aka David) and "M" (Mommy...aka me) were tied with 100. Of course that all changed by the end of the game. Ha ha ha.

Livie, Matty & Me having fun being silly together!

Winter Weather??

I know we really need the rain, but we have enjoyed playing outside these last few weeks. We have spent a lot of time riding bikes, scooters, playing basketball, swinging on the rope swing, and I even busted out my rollerblades. I have been able to spend some time working on our yards as well (work that we usually can't do until the spring). The kids and my plants are a little confused about the seasons. Each morning, Nathan and I fight over his clothes. He doesn't want to wear pants because the weather is so nice by lunch time. Nathan loves wearing shorts and t-shirts (he has even got away with wearing flip flops a few days). Nathan and Derek have loved playing with Derek's car (that used to be Nate's) out in our court. It has become a daily ritual. Both of the boys are all smiles as Nathan zooms Derek around the neighborhood. Derek cries when it's time to get out. What is it with boys and their cars??

Derek & Big Brother Nathan

One happy little guy!