Spring Break Round 2

Last week was Tristan's spring break. I am not sure how much he loved being the only big kid home. On the other hand I hope he enjoyed it because it will not be happening again. The week started off a lot like the week before with some basketball as well as movie with Daddy, Colin and Liam (after school)

 Later that afternoon we hit the batting cages where Tristan was able to practice alone for quite some time.

Probably Tristan's favorite things about spring break was getting to pick places out for lunch. He had been dreaming about Panera and broccoli cheddar soup. This ended up happening finally on Wednesday afternoon. Then on Friday he had babysat the little two boys so I could get my long needed haircut so he got to chose lunch again. His second favorite place Outback which we rarely go to anymore.

In between the first and last day he spent one day with Gramma another day he spent like this. Well, not the whole day but part of it.

I am not sure who was wanting spring break to just turn into summer break more, me or him. I really loved the past two weeks of spring breaks. They have really made me wishing for summer. It probably helped that the weather was great and so were the boys. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Tristan showing off his Irish side. 

(ok so the orange shorts may be a bit orange. luckily they are reversible.)

Spring Break Round One

This week Liam and Colin have spring break and Tristan has it next week. The thrills of two different districts. We are very lucky this year to be having beautiful weather with the temperature in the high 60's. So far we spent Monday playing outside bike riding, playing basketball and going to the playground.

On Tuesday we headed out to the zoo. It was a popular and busy place but we had a great time.

We look forward to the rest of the week with more outdoor fun to come!

Happy 3rd Birthday!

Grayson a.k.a Batman (as he calls himself) turned 3! 

Boy oh boy where has the time gone my little five week early baby boy is getting so big. He is a silly, rambunctious, dramatic guy who does not let the fact that he is the youngest of five boys get in his way. He barrels through anything at one hundred miles an hour. Grayson loved his birthday. He loved that it was finally his turn to blow out the candles on a cake. 

Tristan created a game with a Batman door decoration and some disc shooters for the party.

We had a fun afternoon family birthday party the Saturday after his birthday. All the children made super hero masks. 

Declan

 Cousin Waylon

Grayson

After all the fun and everyone had left I found Grayson sitting all by himself in the family room sitting on his new chair playing with one of his new toys. Such a cutie. 

Colin's Robotics

Colin is very excited to be in the robotics club at school again this year. They meet every Tuesday after school to practice and work on their robots. This year he gets to go to two competitions in the area. The first was a few weeks ago. His team started out in the top ten but had troubles with the robot and did not qualify for the finals. He is determined to make the finals for the next competition. A few highlights of the day.

Colin showing his brothers his robot. 

Liam waiting for Colin's turn.

Grayson getting the inside scoop.

Colin intensely focused on his turn. 

Grayson was thrilled they had a snack stand. He loved his ring pop. 

Almost Big

Today is the last day of being a two year old for this silly, crazy, rambunctious, loving little boy. Tomorrow he will be three!

A long weekend

In a good way! Tristan had a long five day weekend due to having two days off of school for conferences and Presidents day. Liam and Colin had an early out day on Friday then Monday off for Presidents day. Part of the weekend was spent hanging out at home playing and attempting to get a few things done and part of the weekend we had fun out and about.

Friday afternoon the boys and I went bowling and had a great time. At the end Declan said it was the best day ever. However, he does say this a lot. :)  Tristan and Colin played without the gutter bumpers and did a pretty good job. Liam, Declan and Grayson also played well but they had the bonus of the gutter guards.

To celebrate Presidents Day we bundled up and headed to the zoo. The temperature was in the high 20's and ended up being not too bad. It was a little crazy putting on and off our coats depending on the building but it was another great fun day. The perfect kind of day to explore the jungle and desert dome. Places we often avoid in the hot summer time. 

Checking out the jungle. 

We were in this spot a good ten minutes admiring the bats that were really close!

Our own little monkeys.

Watching a tree being cut down with a chain saw. They were entranced. 

Grayson was trying to pull Tristan to go with him. 

This orangutan was very playful today. 

 Grayson up close with the sea turtle. 

Ended the day in the desert dome.