Pre-Baby Adventures

April 5th was my last official work day.  I have very much been looking forward to hanging out with the boys for a few days without any conference calls, PPT presentations or Excel documents to distract.  We had a full week of activities planned to keep them entertained and unfortunately, I only remembered the camera on one of them.  We had FUN fun fun..... until we all got SICK!

SATURDAY--
The first day, we drove to Bozeman to visit the Museum of the Rockies.  It was Saturday so Dan was excited that he would get in on this one as did my parents.  The kids loved the Dinos (Drew learned how to say it).

HUGS!  Don't let the dino eat me :)

Swinging through the trees like a monkey at the Rainforest Exhibit.

Little brother getting in on the action too!  Pete & Re-Pete!

I loved this!!  Connor is getting such a descriptive vocabulary.  He walked up to this exhibit and simply said -- AMAZING!

Does my neck stretch that big???

Connor has been watching and learning with real fishing.  Most of the kids were just setting the line over and trying to get the fish and then picking up the rod.  Connor had a full fledged cast and then wanted to reel the fish in.  We need to get him out fishing again this summer!!

MONDAY --  Monday was SWIM day!  Connor and Drew both loved jumping off the side of the pool into waiting arms of either Mommy or Nana or Papa!  Connor has become so independent with his floaty and loves to doggy paddle from one side of the pool to the other.  Drew is a bit more cautious all of a sudden.  He loves to be in someone's arms but is a happy participant in splashing.  He too loved jumping off the side of the pool and when we were done he looked right at me and said (one more peeze).  Who can resist that!??!! 

TUESDAY -- One of the local photographers is doing a special project where she wanted to photograph local moms with their kids.  I feel like Dan & I spend a lot of time behind the camera and not much in pictures, so I am trying to take Stace's advice and "get in the picture".  We met Daddy for lunch at Great Harvest and then went to "play" in front of the camera.  I can't wait to see some of the images she captured.  It was one of those truly natural photo sessions where she wanted the kids to run and jump and play.  Connor spotted a trampoline and asked if he could jump and of course, Drew needed in on the action too.  We laughed and played and had a great time!

WEDNESDAY -- Supposed to be park day -- weather decided against it!  Instead, Dan came home for lunch.  That's the level of excitement I could muster as I think the next day was about to catch me.

THURSDAY -- SICK!!!  EVERYONE laid in bed with a stomach bug that was absolutely no fun at all!!  Luckily my mom came in to the rescue to take care of the kids (mostly Drew as he's the only one that escaped the bug).  Connor, Dan & I all got some quality time with our pillows or the restroom.  

WEEKEND --1st birthdays and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House and party people -- oh my!

MONDAY -- More birthdays -- but not Caboose!  Happy birthday to Papa Dan!!  

COUNTDOWN to BABY ---  looking forward to baby's arrival and celebrating a 0th birthday!!  

Easter Fun

These kids keep us Hoppin!  Our Easter this year was a lot of fun as it started by searching for for baskets in the morning in PJs.  We then all made our way to church followed by brunch at Fairmont and an egg search at my parent’s house.  We could not have had better weather (probably the best weather I ever remember here for Easter)!   As a result, you get to see me in a nice flowery tent!!

The kids had so much fun searching for eggs and were such good sharers!!   Hoping that continues for many years to come but won't hold my breath!

Looking in one of their favorite hiding spots - under the dining room table.

Showing off their loot!