April 2014 Already

Man... it feels like 2014 just started and here I sit and its already April 2nd.  Geez.  We're winding down the school year and have entered the last 60 days.  The kids are doing an ABC deal where they get to dress in a different fun outfit for each letter.  They are most excited about P ... for Pajama's.  I'm going to 'try' to take pictures every day of their outfits.  We'll see how diligent I am at that goal.

I've started mentoring with a running club through our church called Run for God.  It's been both inspiring to me and motivating.  I'm hopeful all out there that want to be a runner find a great group of people like this and start running.  :-)

Here are some more pictures to share ... cause that's just what I do.

2014 Picture Dump

Since I can't seem to keep up with blogging a about my amazing kids/husband/life ... I figure I could at least get some pictures up here.  Here are some high level things that are going on....

1. ISU is now in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament and my boys are beyond excited and play basketball ALL.THE.TIME.
2.  Birk is OBSESSED with Georges Niang of the Cyclones.  He talks about him all the time, always pretends he is Niang with playing bball, and can't get enough of watching it on TV.
3.  Addy loves to watch 19 kids and Counting with me.  We love that family.  We love how they raise their children and love the adventures that they have.  Addy also loves to be Michelle Duggar when playing with her dollies.  :-)
4.  The kids turned 5 on 3/17/14
5.  We learned to ride our new bikes we got at Christmas.  Next step .. .NO TRAINING WHEELS.
6.  We're surprising the kids with an amazing mystery trip this summer to shhhh..... DISNEY!  It will be our first time on a plane, and first time at the parks.  We're excited.
7.  I'm going to San Juan with Nick for a work trip.  I will be by myself for a big chunk of it. But, heck, I'll be at the beach.  How terrible is that.  :-)

Now ... for some pictures for your enjoyment.

Preschool

Wow, this feels weird.  Typing an actual blog that isn't just a dump of pictures or typed from my phone.  I feel like I must have some extra time on my hands or something?!?!  Regardless,  I thought I would tell you all how school is going for the twins.  We are all LOVING it so far.  When I ask Birk what his favorite thing about Preschool he tells me 'I really like my friends Garrett and Arthur.  Oh and I love to play dress up.'  Addy tells me 'Um, I like going on field trips, and when Mommy comes to visit our school.'   Mommy loves all the learning that is happening and how much Birk and Addy are growing up socially.  They are making friends, learning rules and getting to experience so much that I could never show them (or that they would learn at daycare).  Here are some fun facts about Preschool.

THey attend Northeast Elementary
Miss Jenny is their teacher, and Miss Julie is the helper
They go from 8:15 - 10:45 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
They rode a bus for the first time on 10/21/13
They are good listeners and love doing good things and making Miss Jenny and Miss Julie proud.
They love Outdoor Learning (playing on the playground).

I hope the rest of the year is as productive and FUN as the first 2-3 months have been.  The twins are loving it and I'm so excited to see what each day brings for them.