MARCHing Through With Pictures

March?
Where did you go?!

Well, let's see...

Super Hero night at the Riverman hockey game!

A little fun play at Ergadoozy!

Celebrating Grandpa's 56th birthday with chocolate covered strawberries!

Bowling...!

Visits to the parks!

Spending Saturdays in the gym practicing volleyball.

Spa night with the girls.

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Getting treats delivered to your door.

It's the little things...

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Game night!

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"May the dreams you hold dearest come true and the kindness you spread keep returning to you."

Wearing green for St. Patrick's Day!

Watching the Lincoln Railers basketball team win the Super Sectionals - Elite 8.

A wedding with Mr. Q and Miss U.

A complete ceremony and reception in Makayla's Pre-K class to help the kids remember that Q and U stick together like glue!

Meetings and gatherings to plan a benefit for this beauty, Lyndie!

Watching the Railers win the Final Four!

Watching the Railers win 2nd in State!

The Railer's homecoming!
A parade of proud players and fans - hundreds and hundreds of cars lining the street and parading with honking horns through town.
I still get chills when I replay it in my mind.

A Pet Death.

I know it was just a fish, but it was one of Makayla's special fish and it was a big deal to her!

Makayla was so heart broken, she felt the need to leave a note for the other fish...

Two weeks worth of swimming lessons!

Love for Lyndie Benefit!

...and, boy, do I have more to share on that!

Volleyball Tournaments...

Makayla can serve the ball like nobody's business!

Life School Musical!
Lincoln Christian Church Kid's choir presenting their Spring musical.

March has come and gone.
Whew!
It was a very busy month for our family and I'm thankful for everything that came along with March, but...
I'm ready to move on to April!!

A Kid Question

Here's a conversation that took place the other morning while Makayla and I were getting ready in bathroom.

Makayla: (leaning up against the wall with a little bit of fear and shock in her eyes)

 Did you used to be black when you were a little girl?!

Mommy:  No!  Why?!

Makayla:  (pointing...still with the fear and shock in her eyes) 

You have dark skin around your nipples!

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My kids...there is never a dull moment with them!

20 Facts, Mia

I did '20 question interviews' with Mason and Makayla and because it's Mia's turn and she can't play along by answering questions, I'm just going to share 20 fun facts about Mia -

my 16 month old baby girl.

My daughter who brings me the extra joy that I never thought possible.

My daughter who has taught me to embrace (and love) the chaos that our family carries.

My daughter who has proven to me that I'm exactly where I need to be and should be in life.

My daughter who.has.my.heart...

She has the cutest head of curls and there's nothing I love more than to watch her beautiful bouncing curls as she toddles around the house.

She loves her paci and if I ever take it out of her mouth when she doesn't want me to, she stares at me with such intensity that she comes close to burning a hole through my skin.

She doesn't say many words (thanks to that paci, i'm sure...or thanks to her brother and sister who do all the talking for her...or thanks to me who knows what she wants when she wants it and just goes through the actions), but her favorite words are kitty and apple.

She loves to kiss.  She loves to pucker up those precious lips, make a fishy face, and kiss away.

She loves to high-five.

The girl could live off of cottage cheese and blueberries.  Those are her favorite foods.  She's not a very good eater, but the bigger the bite she's given, the more likely she is to eat it.  She doesn't seem to be very satisfied with little "safe" bites.

Mia is a very lucky girl to have an older brother and an older sister to take care of her, to watch over her, and to entertain her!

She enjoys setting the table.  Setting the table with 20+ pieces of silverware is her favorite "chore".

She enjoys playing basketball with her brother.  She's pretty accurate in making a basket every time she shoots.

She loves baby dolls.  She's quite the mommy - holding her baby, patting her baby, and kissing her baby.

She loves to applaud people.  She loves to clap for people...whether she's clapping along with a crowd or if she alone thinks someone deserves to be clapped for.

She gets away with a lot more than her older siblings.  If she wants something, she gets it.  If she doesn't want something, she doesn't have to have/take it.  She's my baby.

She loves to play "boo".  She'll peek around the corner and say "boo!" followed by a cute little giggle.

She's quite dramatic.  So much so, that there are times she'll go to the wall, put her arm upon the wall, lean her head against her forearm, and cry...while every few seconds, looking up at me with her big eyes and pouty bottom lip.

She can carry on an entire conversation with someone without using any words.  It's amazing.  She talks with such emotion in her voice and eyes and there's so much conviction in what she's saying. She even talks with her hands!...her petite little hands.

She is so good at going with the flow.  We can go anywhere and do anything and Mia tags along, loving every minute of life.

She get's prettier every day.
I know!  How is that possible?!

Whenever Mason or Mia are upset or crying, Mia immediately finds their blankies and walks over to them with their blankies in tow.  It's precious.  She loves them and she knows what comforts them.

She's learned to ignore us...but can't ignore us without smiling.

She loves her mommy!  She loves her mommy!  She loves her mommy!  There's no one else she wants or needs when I'm in the room and I kinda like that!

20 Questions, Makayla

An interview with Makayla -

my five year old baby girl.

My daughter who marches to the beat of her own drum...

My daughter who blows me away with her intelligence...

My daughter who loves everyone and everything.
My daughter who has.my.heart....

What is your favorite thing to do with your family? Go to Florida.

What is your favorite color? Skin color.

What is your favorite toy? My baby dolls.

What is your favorite fruit? Bananas and oranges and grapes.

What is your favorite t.v. show? Sponge Bob.

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes.

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Cheeseburgers and popcorn.

What are you afraid of? Bears and lions and monsters and ghosts.

What is your favorite game? Guess Who is Who

What is your favorite snack? Graham crackers. 

What is your favorite animal? Zebras and giraffes.

What is your favorite song? This Little Light of Mine.

What is your favorite book? The potty book.

Who is your best friend? Izzak. Mason. Mia.  Mrs. Sharp and Miss Martin.

What's one thing you're really good at doing? Swinging.  Anything.

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play on the swing set.

What is your favorite drink? Orange soda.

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas. Valentine's Day.  Easter.

What makes you happy? Mommy.

What do you want to be when you grow up?  A Veterinarian. 

20 Questions, Mason

An interview with Mason - 

My 3 year old little man.

My son who hates green beans, but will eat them until he thinks the muscles in his arms have had enough...

My son who wants to grow a white beard so he looks like Santa...

My son who likes to put my shoes on and pretend he is a "mother".

My son who has.my.heart...

What is your favorite thing to do with your family? Go bowling.

What is your favorite color? Blue.

What is your favorite toy? My  markers.

What is your favorite fruit? Strawberries.

What is your favorite t.v. show? Team Umizoomi.

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes.

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Macaroni and chicken nuggets.

What are you afraid of? The dressed up ice cream cone at Culvers.

What is your favorite game? Bowling.

What is your favorite snack? Fruit snacks.

What is your favorite animal? Elephants.

What is your favorite song? Oh, Mickey, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind.

What is your favorite book? Spiderman.

Who is your best friend? Kaeli.

What's one thing you're really good at doing? Playing basketball.

What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play on the swing set.

What is your favorite drink? Soda.

What is your favorite holiday? Fourth of July 

What makes you happy? God.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A doctor.