Look Who's 31!

Avery had a special birthday present in mind this year.  She decided that she didn't feel well and needed to go to the doctor.  Poor thing had a sinus infection.   

For my 31st birthday I decided to do something to give back.  I ended up selling 33 zipper pouches within 48 hours.  WOW, my friends and family are amazing! 

I then used my commission to buy all the goodies to go inside.  

I was pleased with the finished product.  

I had planned to fill them one afternoon while the kids were napping but they really wanted to help me. Warmed my heart!

All stuffed and ready to go!  

Landon is at the age that he takes birthdays very seriously.  He really wanted to pick me out a cake,  but after Avery's dr. apt we headed to Walmart and bought some cupcakes to celebrate.  

For my birthday Kurtis had planned a surprise date.  It drove me crazy as I'm typically the one that does all the planning and finding babysitters, etc.  Thanks to the Fausetts for watching our kids so we could enjoy a night out. 

Yummy, an amazing dinner and of course drinks at Miletta Vista Winery! 

A night out can't be complete without a trip to the Chocolate Bar!  

A new wine that I loved!  It was the sweetest of the sweet!

Spring Break

Right before spring break Newell had their annual fun fest.  We decided to take the kids and have a little fun!  

Digging for goodies!  

I have never hung around long enough to bid on a basket so I decided to give it a try this year and I actually WON!  Landon was so excited for all his new games.  

Over spring break we had a baby shower for my cousin's wife who is due April 19th.  Of course it was absolutely adorable.  

I caught Avery trying to put a diaper on her Mickey Mouse one day which was adorable.

The weather during spring break was beautiful.  We spent lots of time outside and Landon loved driving his sister around.

One day after eating breakfast at my Aunt's cafe we decided to head to Kearney to the Big Appel and Yanney park.  

Avery has loved helping mommy with her makeup.  She's practicing on Wally!  

We were even able to get some yard work done.  It was so fun to watch Landon's willingness to help. Eventually, it will be a chore and he won't love it anymore. 

Another fun and successful spring break!  

Photo Dump

Landon and I made dinosaur Valentine's for preschool and his daycare friends.  "Rawr" means I like you in dinosaur!  

Then I created some for my own kids at school "Soda you wanna be my Valentine?"  

My kids love their spaghetti!

Landon got this dinosaur game for Christmas and is scared of the dinosaur that bites at your hand; however, Avery loves it!  It's fun to see her fine motor skills in action as she tries to grab the little eggs from the nest.  

My friend Heidi from Colorado was home for a week.  She was having a Thrive party at some random lady's home here in Grand Island so I went to see her, but also to check out what Thrive was all about.  It was so great to see her even if it was only for a couple hours.  

Landon's birthday hat from preschool.  

Monroe and Avery matched one day at daycare.  

At the horse races celebrating Zach's 30th birthday.  I just LOVE these ladies!  

For Read Across America we got to dress up as our favorite book character.  I chose Fern from Charlotte's Web. I even had Wilbur and Charlotte as my sidekick.  My friend Hayley dressed up as Charlotte!   

We were fortunate that my brother's districts were here in Grand Island.  Landon and I made it to the first game against Lexington just in time for the second half.  The next day we were all able to attend as they played Adams' Central; however, that one they didn't win. :(   

Landon's 1st (3rd) trip the dentist!  He was such a big boy this time around.  

Landon loved looking at his teeth on the TV.