Ssssnakes

Every spring we discover snakes in our yard. Last year we had a really beautiful one that Steve just about squashed because he wasn't watching. Well, sure enough last Friday afternoon Elizabeth came running into the house to get me. Not only was there one snake, but there were two snakes lazily sunning themselves. She kept telling me how she hated snakes, but kept crouching closer and closer to get a better look! No pictures yet, but maybe soon!

Spring Time in Munchkinland

The kids and I have really been enjoying the good weather we have been enjoying off and on for the last month. Jared is still learning about grass and doesn't really move after you set him down on it, but he loves to be outside and enjoy the sounds and different sights. Elizabeth loves having picnics outside, playing buried treasure following the map of the yard she makes, and of course running around the tree! Both of them love chasing balls around the yard and looking at the birds. We sure are grateful for the beautiful world we have to live in.

Do You Know the Muffin Man?

Last week I made some pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for breakfast. Jared loves to feed himself, so he loved being able to stuff the muffin into his mouth. It was an extra bonus that the muffins where stuffed full of chocolate chips! From the looks of it, he didn't like his muffin did he?

Happy Birthday Elizabeth

Elizabeth turned 5! I can't believe she is that old. It seems like just yesterday that she was a little baby. Somehow mom pulled together a last minute party the Friday before her birthday. It was mostly cousins with a few friends. Even though it was simple, the kids had fun playing pin the crown on the princess, hot potato, and musical chairs. After decorating their cupcakes with mountains of sprinkles all the kids were thoroughly sugared up, which meant it was time for them to head home with their parents, right! Elizabeth had a good birthday. She enjoyed having people come play with her (apparently Mom and Jared aren't fun enough). Here are a few picture highlights!

Mud Pies

Elizabeth asked me what I used to do as a little girl and I told her all about making mud pies in the back yard. I ended up creating a monster. She made mud pie after mud and wanted to do it day after day! We had a lot of fun. Here she is sampling her handiwork!