Easter Egg Dying

The boys dyed Easter eggs tonight; a few cracked, a couple dropped on the floor, and only 8 survived. Hudson enjoyed getting his hands dirty and I'm afraid they will be green for days. He could never be done with an egg, kept putting them in for more and more coloring!

Paxton liked to stir his eggs. (He insisted he had an owie on his cheek and needed an Angry Birds band-aid, even though we never found a scratch!) Cutest, sparkliest Easter bunnies- Paxton and Hunter

34 weeks

Way of the Cross

Hudson is learning alot at preschool about Jesus (probably already more than I know!) and talks about him quite a bit; that he makes everything- the clouds, the sun, the rain, that Mary was his mom, and that he died on the cross. So I thought he'd really enjoy walking the Way of the Cross. He did- looking at every statue, telling us what happened (or his own version).

He was very excited to see Mary as soon as we walked in.
They found a catepillar that became Hudson's little pet, until he said his hand was itchy and Mom made him drop it! So then he gave the poor catepillar a ride in the abandoned wagon instead.

Unfortunately, the church at the end wasn't open for the season yet, so we'll have to go back again.

Happy 4th Birthday Brody!

Brody had his 4th birthday party at the Vogel on Sunday and the boys went to play their little hearts out. It was a wild party with lots of kids running and playing like crazy, but even with all the chaos, these two still love to snuggle baby Bayler.

Hudsy playing with the big parachute.
He loved being pulled around by Dad....really, really fast!
Then took his brother for a little spin.
Paxton and Brenley spent time crawling through the tunnels and peaked out on top.

Playing Duck Duck Grey Duck.

Shrine Circus 2012

We took our annual trip to the Shrine Circus in St. Paul. This was Paxton's first trip with us and he enjoyed the cirucs the most. In awe of the animals and acts, waving at everyone passing by. (Hudson said he bought that butterfly wand for his baby sister, and he later picked out a sword for himself.)

Pax and Dad laughed at the people flying through the air into the nets.
Hudsy with the same clown we meet every year. Pax was only a fan of the clowns from a distance.

And I think he would've ridden an elephant if the line wasn't soooo long.

After the cirucs, we met Maddi at our hotel (thanks again Maddi!) and she brought the boys splat balls because, as Hudson would say, "she loves me SO much!".

She took us out to eat at Crave and Pax LOVED the cheese fondue!!!!! He moved the plate we were all sharing right in front of him, and eventually took over the cheese!

Back to the hotel and ready for swimming.

Logie rushed over after her softball games and joined the fun (thank you Logie, so I didn't have to get my suit on!). I think the boys jumped into the water a million times!

Hudson got braver and braver with every leap as Maddi went further and further away.

Dad tossing Paxton in the air...love that face!

a little blush...

Paxton wanted to add some color to his cheeks this morning, and hung out with Mom in the bathroom while we did our makeup. Daddy was in the shower....NOT happy with how we were spending our time :)

the boys go to the dentist....

We had a double appointment at the dentist this afternoon, and it was Paxton's first trip. Overall, it went really well. They both got an A+ on their report card and walked away with teeth brushing goodies and lots of stickers.

Daddy and Hudsy looking for Waldo.

Pax sitting on the tooth stool.
Hudson is a very good patient, laying back quietly, helping count his 20 teeth. A very good role model for Paxton.

But Pax still needed the comfort of Mommy. He opened his mouth just enough for the dentist to count his 16 teeth, and to tell us that they are very close together so we need to be extra good at flossing (great!).

Indoor Sunday

We woke up to a chilly Sunday morning, and a chilly house, so Daddy started a fire.

And we decided to spend the day indoors, doing indoor things Hudson had been asking to do for days now. Starting with play-doh.

When we were done with play-doh, we played Hungry Hungry Hippo, Elefun, did puzzles, and baked cookies. When 4 o'clock rolled around and the sun finally peeked through, we headed outside with the neighbors. At 55 degrees, it still felt awfully chilly! We're getting spoiled by this early spring/summer weather.

Outdoor meals

With the beautiful weather, Hudson insists we eat every possible meal outside. Either in the top of the fort, a blanket on the deck, or on the picnic table. For this meal, he wanted scrambled eggs and banana bread. And I make him anything he wants, because it isn't always easy to get him to eat, so....eggs and banana bread it was!

And they ate every bite! In about 2 minutes so they could get right back to playing!

The last night......

Paxton may be spending his last night in his own room. I say "may" because I'm holding my breath that it works out. That Hudson will welcome Paxton into his room, and that they will SLEEP! They're both very excited for the transition. Hudson even tells me we don't have to move Paxton's crib in because he can just sleep in his bed with him. I think they'll get along, but maybe too well. So tonight I took pictures of what Paxton's room looks like, to always remember the room we brought him home to, and the room he and Hudson grew to love to play in.

And pictures of my baby climbing in to bed as he does every night. More than excited to get to sleep!

Step, by......

Step.

And a couple pictures of Hudson's room as it is now. We aren't changing much, other than bringing Paxton's furniture in and rearranging a little.

Soon we'll get started on baby girl's room. I'm so excited about "my vision" of what the room will look like. I love standing in her closet, staring at her clothes. I can't imagine how much I'm going to love standing in her room!

the boys and their dilly bars

"Why are you taking my picture when I'm eating a dilly bar?"

"I smile for you Mommy."

32 weeks

Baby Girl and I turned 32 weeks today. With 32 days of work left, and 48 days until we meet baby.....but who's keeping track!?!?

a saturday outside...

On Saturday morning we hopped on our bikes and headed to a park further from our house. It was still a little chilly and a little windy, but the boys had fun at a new place.

Daddy taught Paxton how to climb UP the slide.
I was quite the sight on my bike! Yellow baby belly hanging over.

Then we stopped for some lunch and had a picnic at another park. Pax chewed on his while still playing.

The boys both loved climbing on this sea monster, dragon thingy.

And later in the evening we had a picnic on the deck.