Mother's Day

What a beautiful day to celebrate! It was a pretty relaxing day which was definitely needed after a busy Saturday. I enjoyed the company of my two favorite boys! 

The morning started off with Kurtis making pancakes! We decided to stay home from church as Kurtis actually didn't have to play for once so we enjoyed some family time. The remainder of the day included a nap, playing outside, a pedi, a trip for ice cream and some landscape shopping. Thanks daddy and Landon for all the beautiful hanging baskets! 

Teacher Appreciation!

I am truly blessed! I have never gotten so many notes and gifts from my kids and their parents (and some I have even already eaten :)). In addition our school PTA spoiled us to. Makes me grateful to work at such an amazing school.  This group of kids have touched my heart in so many ways and I'm going to be very sad to see them move on.

Life as a 2 Year Old!

It's been three months and I have been meaning to blog about my sweet little boy as a two year old.  There are definitely days where he shows his two year old side to us and the world; however, his two year old "moods/fits" only seem to last for a short time then we are back to our normal self.  Some of our highlights being two include:

* Landon is still obsessed with trains, balls, cars and any type of music/musical instrument.

* He can identify the letters A,B and R.  He also can identify the shapes circle, oval, square, star and octagon.    

* He loves his sports.  He's always kicking his soccer ball, running fast, playing hockey, wrestling daddy, hiking footballs, shooting hoops, etc.

* His memory and recall is amazing.  We'll be driving around town and he'll point out his doctor's office, Katie's medicine (USave), Kirk's school, Daddy's church, Mommy's school, etc. He is always making connections to places and objects.  

* He is also always asking what things are. "Mommy what's that?"

*He is obsessed with babies; he is definitely going to be an amazing big brother. Landon also loves all his daycare friends and Mikki's kids.  He is always talking about them.

* Mr. Independent is his second name!  He likes to buckle himself into his carseat, put on his own shoes, wash his own hair, pick out his clothes for the day and now he thinks he needs to walk by himself when we go shopping or anywhere at all.

* Landon is also very caring.  If he hurts someone he'll always say "I sorry Daddy, or I sorry Mommy" and hold our cheeks.  If he hears another kid/baby crying he gets very concerned.

* "MINE", everything is his!  

* Has his stubborn moments whether it is: not wanting his diaper changed, not being tickled, not wanting to eat supper, doesn't want to come inside when playing, going to bed is becoming more of a challenge (no longer the boy who walks himself up to bed), etc.

* "In a little bit" one of his favorite lines!  

* Loves picking up around the house and cleaning out the dishwasher.

* Loves his puppy to pieces!  They actually play together now.  

Next goals as a two year old:  Actually sleeping in his big boy room and potty training!  

I love that Mikki takes pictures of Landon while at daycare.  Here are a few of my favorites!  

 Then one of my favorites I took...my two loves!  

April Photo Dump!

The retirement gift my mom and I put together for my Dad's secretary!  I was in charge of the tag!

Between all the rain, lightening, snow, thunder we were able to get outside a few days in April.  

Shopping with Mommy!  Such a big boy!

An afternoon at the horse races with my staff.  This is considered our "top secret" picture that can only be seen here!

My amazing staff and their spouses!  Have I mentioned I'm blessed?

Landon loves playing in his new room.  He had his chairs lined up for mommy, daddy and himself.  He did sleep in there one night until about 1:30 a.m. but haven't tried it since.  

After Wally had been at Grandma and Papa's for 3 weeks it was fun to watch him and Landon interact when he returned.  Landon thought he'd share his crackers with him!  

Bath time!

Landon and I made May Day baskets for my students and his play date friends.  

Baby Bump!

Well...the baby bump is officially here and others who see me everyday are starting to notice it more.  Kurtis and I have been able to tell for several weeks now and I'm definitely showing a lot sooner with this one than with Landon. Let's just say my body knows where and how to stretch this time.  :)  I had a doctor's appointment on Friday and everything looks great.  I gained 4 pounds which the doctor was fine with considering I had lost weight the first trimester.  The baby's heart beat was also 150 bpm!  (Pretty consistent from last time).  The only thing bothering me so far in my 2nd trimester are the toe cramps; my toes are constantly hurting. :(

Third Day!

Thursday night, for girls night out, we headed to Dickey's for supper followed by the Third Day concert.  It was a long night as I didn't get home until 10:45 but it was soooooo worth it!  We were able to see Josh Wilson, Colton Dixon and of course my favorite Third Day.  In 2005, My brother, Kurtis and I went to Third Day; however, this is one band you can see over and over again!    

The lights were crazy and bright so it was hard to get any decent pics.  Here is the best I could do!  

I was able to get a couple videos of my favorite songs!  

Celebration!

On Saturday evening my mom's side of the family got together at the winery in Ravenna to celebrate my Grandpa's 76th birthday and my Grandparents 55th anniversary!  We made homemade pizzas, had my mom's famous cherry limeade and homemade ice cream and of course what's a party without cake.  It was a fun time together!

Landon loved helping Aunt Christie make the pizzas.  He was pretty proud of himself!

Then of course after we finished the celebration, Landon went out to help Aunt Christie look for eggs.  He found 3 of them and had to count them for everyone.