Spring is here!

I am loving these 70 and 80 degree days!  The sky is crystal clear and the temperature is perfect.  This is ideal weather for spring break!!  Taylor and I headed over to the zoo and met up with Sarah, Emily, and Laney on Tuesday.  I think that we were there for over three hours.  We both packed picnic items and let the kids play on the zoo playground after we looked at the animals while we relaxed in our favorite spot- the rocking chairs that overlook the playground.

Amazing Friends!

I have been suffering from a horrible cold for about the past week and a half.  Of course, there is no time to slow down, take time off of work, or stop projects that need to be done around the house.  Things must go on even when mom is sick- that even includes ordering and spreading a huge truck load of mulch in the front yard!   I remember thinking that I must have bitten off more than I could chew on Friday afternoon when I saw the amount of mulch that needed spreading.  Needless to say, I was not looking forward to Saturday morning.  However, my whole outlook on the day changed when our amazing friends, the Purcers, surprised us with a dozen donuts, coffee, extra tools, gloves, and the willingness to take part in a "mulch party" in our front yard.  Amazing friends!!!!  They spread mulch (even Sarah with baby Laney) with us for about three and a half hours.  That was absolute record time for us.  We would truly still be spreading mulch today if they had not graciously come to our rescue.  We had a great time with them.  Taylor and Emily had a blast digging for worms, playing on the mulch "volcano," and digging with shovels all over the yard.  We were completely finished by lunch time.  We grabbed a few sandwiches and stayed outside for a relaxing picnic.  Needless to say, we all took great naps that afternoon!  So....Purcers, what are you doing this time next year???

Which sweet little munchkin has been secretly nibbling at the donuts?

Long time, no see!

Wow!  It has been almost a month since I posted last.  That is waaaayyyyy too long!  Sorry for the lack of posts.  The snow, cold weather, tons of school work, and just plain life has gotten me behind in my blogging.  I haven't even read other blogs that I normally visit.  Plain and simple- I have a lot of catching up to do!

Christie came for a visit this weekend, and we went to the zoo with all of the kids.  I think that the rest of the city had the same idea.  The parking lot was packed, the playground was packed, and the zoo was at maximum capacity.  However, we had a blast!  I miss seeing Christie and her kids already.  36-48 hours simply isn't long enough, but I will take what I can get!  

While playing at the playground at the zoo, I ran into my wonderful dear friend, Robin.  Robin and I played all the time as young kids.  We reunited on the day that I delivered Taylor.  Robin was right across the hall from me in the hospital.  She had just delivered her first son too, Gaines.  It was great to reconnect with her then, and it was great to reconnect with her three years later.  Taylor and Gaines hugged- like they were old friends too that were reuniting.  We have plans to get together in the coming weeks.  What a small world!

Snow for Taylor's Birthday!

Taylor was fortunate enough to have it snow about 3 inches on his birthday!  What a great present.  On Saturday morning, we took the sleds out to our hill, and had a blast!  Taylor, Dave, and I rode down the hill on the flyer many many times.  We tried to make a snowman, but the snow was too powdery.  Our snowballs even broke up in mid-air.  AnnaKate, Billy, and Kelly visited with us as we were sledding.  AnnaKate was too cute in her little green hate and adorable coat.  Taylor loved visiting with her.  We haven't seen them in a while, so it was great to catch up!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Taylor!

I can't believe that he is 3!  He is such as big boy.  If I think about it for too long, I will cry.  I know that he can't still little forever, but maybe just every now and then I could freeze him!?  Here are some pictures from our day.  We woke Taylor up with his favorite chocolate chip muffins, and then we led him into the den where we had a tent set up and presents waiting for him inside.  Emily gave him a sleeping bag for his birthday- so what better way to break it in than with a tent that is just his size.  At school, they had pajama day, had a Valentine's party, ate birthday Diego cupcakes, and he wore a special birthday crown that his teachers made him.  He didn't take it off until bed time.  What a fun birthday!