It has been a busy month already for us and we aren't even half way through it yet. The month started off with the fire station field trip from the previous post and we have pretty much been on the go since. Rich went to Boston over the first weekend in March to attend an energy/renewable resources conference (and to visit a good buddy!)-yes, I am a fabulous wife-so that first weekend we jam packed it with activities to make it go by fast. Saturday morning we bundled up and went to cheer on friends run the 1/2 marathon with the Sealy family. I wish that I had taken a picture because Joseph, Ella and Nelson looked so cute all bundled up-it was about 40 degrees at 7:30 in the morning which is SO cold for us here!
Later that afternoon we had a birthday party to attend for Joseph's friend, Tierney, and he had a blast bouncing in the bounce house and it was a great way to spend the late afternoon. No pictures from this party either since I was busy chasing around Joseph and carrying Ella in the carrier.
On Sunday we had another birthday party to attend-this one for Thomas. Joseph was pretty excited to wear his "football sweater" (there are patches on the elbows that look like footballs so he says) and he wanted to take a few pictures to send to Poppa-with his football, of course.
What a ham!
Thomas' party was at a park and I had to get a picture of this-Joseph was in the swings and started pointing and saying "triangle" which I wasn't quite sure what he was saying so I turned around and sure enough he was right, a triangle! I was pretty impressed-I knew that he could point to shapes and identify them in the books that we read but he had never done it on his own in a different setting before-it is amazing watching these little ones grow!
The first full week in March was a busy one. We spent a lot of time playing at parks since the weather has been beautiful, back in the routine of going to boot camp and church playgroups, and, of course throwing in a few photo shoots of this sweet girl!
March 4th, 2013
Her smile is contagious
And another quick photo shoot on March 5th, 2013 before heading to bootcamp.
Sorry, I know it is overload of Ella but I just can't get enough of her!
Also, on March 5th, 2013 we put her in the bumbo for the first time. She didn't seem to mind it but wasn't loving it either. Since then every time we put her in she hasn't loved it-I think Joseph is using it more than she is.
After boot camp on Tuesday we made a quick stop to the mall to get some new sneakers for Joseph...he is sporting running sneakers like Daddy now. Or sometimes we call them football sneakers...
Sleeping beauty!
After bootcamp on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 the park was hosting a crawfish festival for a company so the kiddos enjoyed dancing to the music of the Zydeco band that was performing at the festival. We spent almost 2 hours playing in this spot dancing and playing-the kids were so cute and having such a wonderful time.
On Saturday, March 9th, 2013, we experienced our first public temper tantrum!! I am pretty sure that must be a sign that we have officially entered the infamous "terrible twos." Saturday morning we went to a bounce house to meet with some friends while Rich and his Ironman training partner, and friend, Mike went for a 75 mile (yes, that's right, 75 mile!) bike ride. We had a great time at the bounce house...so great of a time that Joseph didn't want to leave. I had Ella in the ergo and was getting my shoes on as I just watched him crawl, cry and repeat "No, Mama, no" right in the middle of the entrance. After a few sympathetic smiles from other moms I picked Joseph up and carried him out-must have been quite a sight but didn't make a big deal out of it and after a banana and some water in the car he was fine. When we told Daddy about it later that day he tried to deflect the situation and kept talking about his friend Norah who got locked in the bathroom while we were there-nice try buddy trying to put the attention elsewhere-he's smooth!
Ella enjoyed some play gym time and worked on her rolling over (she is getting close!) while Joseph napped.
After naps we all headed to The Little Gym for our friend, Claire's, 2nd birthday. It was such a fun party and a great way to end the day. We just love watching these little ones have so much fun.
Check out his flexibility! Future gymnast or dancer?!? I love how his toes are pointed and everything!!
March 10th, 2013
Texas has crazy weather! Especially coming from Hawaii where it was really 80 degrees and sunny with a possible afternoon rainshower (followed by a rainbow) year round. Sunday started off pouring rain, lightning and thunder with us losing our power off and on throughout the morning...so with all that going on we had a lazy morning but by the afternoon it was gorgeous so we made our way to the park. This is how he goes to the park these days-in hopes to play football with the big football players!
Daddy went for a run (16 miles which is impressive in itself but even more impressive since it followed that 75 mile bike ride the day before!) and after the run both Daddy and Joseph recovered with a shake. I just love the way that Joseph is looking at Rich...too cute!
And we'll finish off the weekend with baths and just a cute picture of our growing little peanut in the bath.
March has definitely kept us busy thus far with lots of fun with family and friends and we are hoping that the rest of the month is just as fun.
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