My 30th!

It all started the morning of my 30th birthday when my phone beeped at 4 a.m. with a message from my daycare provider saying she was sick and daycare was closed.  Of course I knew I had backup but I was still panicked what if for some reason I didn't.  I then laid in bed and worried until it was time to get up at 5:20.  I ended up getting ready and called backup at 6:30.  Thank goodness she had room.  Usually my kids have to be at daycare by 7:30 but I knew I had a little extra time so I did some things around the house.  Little did I know how bad the traffic was in the Northwest part of town.  I didn't end up getting to school until around 8:00. When the bell rang at 7:55. Good thing I have awesome friends that took my class for me until I got there.  So, my day started off a little frazzled!  

All dressed in our green!  Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I got to school and my friend Ashley had decorated my classroom with 30th decorations.  Definitely put a smile on my face as I walked in late!  

Then for lunch, my friend Megan took me to our favorite lunch restaurant, Big Appel Bagel!  

Later that day I got flowers delivered from another great friend, Hayley!  (Forgot to take a picture)

I'm truly blessed with the greatest friends who know how to make me feel special. 

Birthday selfie!  

Treats I made for my kids.  They didn't really meet the healthy guidelines but you only turn 30 once right?

That evening Kurtis and the kids and I went out for ice cream to celebrate.  We had already gone out for lunch the day before after church to celebrate.  

I am also looking forward to celebrating with all my friends and family at the end of the month!  That post to come later!  

Avery 4 and 5 Months

Ok...so now that I have two kids, WOW, I am so behind on basic things let alone blogging.  I need to do a better job of keeping up with Avery and her milestones.

4 months!

Starting to get her own personality and smiling at everyone!  

13 lb.. 11 1/2 oz. (50th percentile)

25 1/2 inches (75th percentile)

Head: 16 1/2 inches (75th percentile)

5 months!

It feels like Avery has been teething FOREVER.  As soon as she got rid of the Colic she started the teething.  She has her fussy moments but most of them are while she is at daycare.  She has lots of drool and her fists are constantly in her mouth 

Loves the excersaucer at daycare and home!  

She loves her toes! 

Avery is such a happy little girl.  She loves the constant attention from anyone who will give it to her.  

She is starting to sit up.  Still needs some support but getting closer to doing it by herself.  

Loves blowing bubbles, sticking her tongue out and blowing raspberries.  

She loves sleeping all curled up on her side holding her blankie.  

Avery definitely knows who her brother is.  He lights up her world.

She loves taking baths and splashing her feet.  

We started cereal and she just isn't quite sure about it yet.  

Love of Basketball!

We have been watching lots of basketball at the Dudo household lately as we've been cheering on the Huskers, Jayhawks, Wichita Shockers and Creighton Bluejays.  Everyday that it is nice outside Landon wants to be outside playing basketball.  One weekend he played about 3 hours on a Friday night and then another 2 hours the next day.  While Kurtis was out there he drew him his very own Big 10 court. Kurtis also deconstructed his hoop and screwed it to the fence. I'll have to say Landon's got a great shot!  He kept saying he was on Uncle Scotty's team!  

Spring Break

For spring break Landon, Avery and I headed to Hays, Kansas to spend a few days with my parents.  We loaded up the Yukon (felt like we were moving in with two kids) and headed that direction right after the work day on Friday.  

The Newell Fun Fest was Friday night and I was so bummed to miss it, but my mom had massages and facials scheduled for Saturday morning.  My dad watched the kids for me while we spent two hours at the spa. It was AMAZING!  Definitely a nice treat from my parents. Thank you! 

The weather was beautiful while we were there so Landon loved playing in the backyard every chance he could get.

On Sunday we went to church and then headed to iHop for breakfast!  

On Monday, we were very fortunate that the weather was beautiful.  My mom had scheduled us a tour at a Miniature Horse farm North of Kansas. I was a little worried on what it would entail; however, it was actually a lot of fun.   

They gave us a tour first of their facilities.  We were able to see all the ribbons they have won at showings, where they groom the horses, etc.  

This of course was our favorite part.  Landon loved meeting each individual horse and being able to pet them all.  They were super cute!  

At the end of the time there we got to take carriage rides. 

After the horses we met my dad for lunch at the local Taco Shop down by the campus.  It was funny because while we were there I had a list of all the things I wanted to do and places I wanted to go as it would be the last trip there.

Then of course it was time for SHOPPING!!!  Downtown Hays has all these cute little shops and boutiques.  

Then of course, Tuesday was Landon's favorite place...The Sternberg Dinosaur Museum.  He has been there several times and constantly talked about it prior to going one last time.  As soon as we got there he heard the dinosaur roaring upstair; he walked in going, "Shhhhhh the dinosaur will get us!"  

Landon's favorite/not so favorite part!  A life size dinosaur that is automated.  

Digging for fossils

Then after the dinosaur museum we met my dad for lunch again. This time for the annual Lion Club's Pancake Feed.  The Pancake Man was there.  Landon enjoyed watching him flip pancakes and throwing them for people to catch.

He ate his entire three pancakes along with another half of mine.  

Then of course they had to make me birthday cupcakes; even my favorite color!  

One night while we were hanging out downstairs my mom drug out my brother's old Halloween costume.  

Over spring break we also enjoyed visits from my brother and his family.  We even got to babysit Taylin one evening.  

We also traveled to Ravenna to eat breakfast at my Aunt's place and then headed to my grandparents for the afternoon in Pleasanton.  

Spring break was wonderful this year.  I definitely needed the break and enjoyed the extra snuggle time with my little ones.