Walking

Every morning (when I can) E and I go walking. We drop B off at school and then hit the path for a couple miles. For our morning stroll (or run if I am feeling saucy) we enjoy the Bridle path on Central Avenue. I love this special part of Phoenix.

Sometimes we see people we know. But most of the time we chat about whatever The E wants to talk about. And every time I look down, I get to see this:

Is there a better way to start our day? Not that I can think of!

E turns 3!

The night before E's birthday (March 8), I prepared our cupcakes.

Prince Charming could hardly wait for our morning celebration. He wanted to wake E up at 6am, but I insisted that he let him sleep. Around 7am, Prince Charming woke up B and I got presents and cupcakes ready. We surprised E in his room with singing and candles to blow out.

Then we dined.

E got a bike for his birthday, so he had to try it out!

He also got a bubble bucket.

Later that morning, we had his birthday party and many friends and family were able to attend and help him celebrate. Of course, when he was opening presents, friends wanted to be right in the middle of the action!

E picked out a Winnie the Pooh cake.

E had a wonderful birthday! He was so excited about all of the fuss. He loved the special attention and all of the new presents. That night, after dinner, he insisted on having a candle in his cupcake and wanted us to sing to him again. He was such a happy boy that day. We were thrilled that we could make his day so special.

Listening

B returns to the bathroom after throwing his dirty clothes in the hamper and I ask him, "B, would you please take E's clothes to the hamper as well?" "Sure, Mom." He comes back empty handed and ready to play in the tub. While the tub is filling and the boys are playing in the bathroom, I wander into my bedroom to grab something. I find E's underwear on my floor. Puzzled, I go to E's room. His shirt was thrown onto the bed and his jeans were thrown into the corner of the room. Since when did "throw the clothes into the hamper" translate to "throw the clothes where ever you want kid, I want the extra work later."??

Men

While playing amongst Dad's tools this afternoon, B says,

"Where is a piece I can screw?"

That one had us giggling.

Meet the little ladies

These cute little chickadees made their way via paper bag to their new home at our house yesterday. The boys couldn't be more excited about having them here. B named the one on the right under the lamp, Cutie. I named the black one, Lola. And E deferred to B to name the last one, Henny. They are quite happy to peep, eat, and poop all day. They are seen in the picture above taking a quick rest before they get back to eating. And now, for your viewing pleasure, take a peek at their peeping!

The 32nd and the 5th

I have a love/hate relationship with Photoshop at the moment. I love all of the possibilities, but I hate how I don't know how to properly use it. I have decided that I will give myself a proper photoshop tutorial only after I finish my current projects (chickens, coop, and home made whole wheat bread). Anyway, sorry this post has been delayed. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

On Friday, the 13th, B and I celebrated a birthday. We started out our day with a new tradition that I know the boys will love (as will I), cupcakes and presents in bed. E and I woke up B with some singing and chocolate cupcakes. He was a little confused, but happy to eat a cupcake in his bed! E gave a gift to B and we waited for Dad to get home from work to open his gift from us.

Later that morning, I was invited to B's Valentine's Day party at his preschool. When I arrived, I noticed that my birthday boy was sporting a very special crown and the room smelled like a sweet's factory exploded. All of the kids sang special songs for their moms and we got to eat lots of treats if we wanted! B made me a frame with his picture in it. I think he was just so excited that I was in his classroom on such a fun day! After school, B and I went on a very special lunch date to Mary Coyles.

That evening we were invited to my parent's house for a birthday dinner celebration. Both B and I got to open even MORE gifts! He was very excited about all of the Battle Brawlers he got and I got to open a Sony Reader! The Reader is quite cool and new books are only clicks away! Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Our shared birthday was such a great day.  B felt quite special and was so good all day!

The black spray paint incident

After finding a can of black spray paint at Amma Gramma's house he decided to test it out. Unfortunately, it was pointing right at his face.

B: Amma Gramma, please don't tell my mom.

Amma Gramma: Don't worry, I won't say a thing!