Gigi and Grandpa's Visit

Gigi and Grandpa visited this past week! That means only one thing...lots of spoiling occurred!!! The kids enjoyed the extra hugs and snuggles, and of course the extra attention. 

The beautiful weather allowed us to get out in the sun. Joshua overcame his fear of going down the slide alone, and Makayla actually swung on the swing (okay, so it was on Gigi's lap, and it didn't last long, but it was still a tiny success!).

On Friday, Joshua stole the show... 

Great-Grandma Rahe sent Joshua some Easter money, and told him to use it for donuts. He was, of course, very excited! He bought us a dozen mini donuts, and also bought himself a special Easter donut. He even bought our dog, Ally, three mini doggy donuts (what a big spender!). Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa Rahe, for treating us to a sugar high ; )

To top off the day, we made a trip to the mall. Joshua adopted a cute little puppy from Build-A-Bear. He clothed him in a firefighter suit, and named him Sparky. It was quite the (fun) process, and he loved every step of it.

Giving Sparky some stuffing

Kissing the heart that went in Sparky

Giving Sparky a bath before he gets dressed

He wanted to carry his new friend the entire time

And to top off the day, Grandpa took him for a spin on the merry-go-round...

New "Kids" On the Block

There are two new "kids" living at Auntie Megan's farm...at least that's how you refer to baby goats ; ) We made a trip to the farm, and Megs showed us the new arrivals. They are so tiny and adorable! Joshua and Makayla had fun petting the goats, and chasing after them. I'm sure it won't be long before these little goats aren't so little anymore.

Bobos

"It's the most wonderful time of the year..."

MARCH MADNESS HAS ARRIVED!!!

A love for Lobo basketball runs deep in our family. Growing up in Albuquerque, you root hard for the cherry and silver...it's just what you do. It's a passion I have passed on to Andrew, and now it's a passion that has been passed on to the kids. Joshua loves to cheer for his "Bobos", and he is trying to figure out the hand signal for the Lobo. The madness starts tonight, and we're hoping this team can go deep in the tourney. 

Update after last night's loss...UGH!

Two-and-a-half...yikes!

Our boy is two-and-a-half...yikes! It seems like we were just cranking out a truck birthday cake, and celebrating his second birthday. I am so proud of Joshua, and the ways in which he is growing. He is smart, curious, funny, Type-A, (mostly) loving with his sister, social, and your typical two-year-old who is testing the waters of discipline. His hugs are contagious, his singing melts my heart, and his lively spirit makes every day a new adventure. Happy two-and-a-half birthday, Son!

We celebrated the day by going to Rebel Donut. I let him pick out any donut that he wanted, and he chose the "Birthday Cake" donut (how appropriate!) - a white cake donut covered in sprinkles. He eats his donuts in a very orderly fashion: first the goods (frosting and sprinkles), and then the cake. And, like a true gentleman, he shared his donut with Sissy. Joshua also picked out a donut for Daddy, and we drove it over to him at work, so that he could celebrate too!

After the sugar-high, we went to the park. It is SOOO nice outside right now. Dear Spring...can you stay awhile?! Joshua went on a scavenger hunt and collected various items, while Makayla ate grass and tried to indulge in Mama's coffee. All in all, just another perfect day at the office ; )

Random Pics

Here are some pictures we have taken recently...

I am so glad we are many years away from this!

Jam session

This is a common look lately: sweet and mischievous.

She's not quite sure about her Valentine's Day gift

Type A like Daddy

New Words

Makayla loves to mimic every word that we say. Her favorite two words right now are "ball" and "yummy." With words like that, she is a girl after my heart!

Here Comes the Sun...

I saw Joshua running forward and backward, all while laughing, and couldn't understand what he was doing. After observing him for awhile, I noticed that he had made the connection that there was a certain point in our backyard where he was in the shadows vs the light. He would tip-toe backwards until he hit that point where the light hit his eyes, and then he would burst out laughing. I know I'm not supposed to let him stare at the sun, but it was hilarious to watch. I like how at the end he says, "Bye-bye light."