Easter Eggs

Easter weekend brought the opportunity for Noah and Jacob to color some easter eggs.  Grandma Reeder is a brave soul tackling this project!!!  For the record, they both loved working on this.

Easter Eggs

Easter weekend brought the opportunity for Noah and Jacob to color some easter eggs.  Grandma Reeder is a brave soul tackling this project!!!  For the record, they both loved working on this.

Smoothie Mustache!

Smoothie Mustache!

Blue Bonnets

Warmer than normal this year and the lack of rain the past few months has impacted the spring wild flowers.    

Blue Bonnets

Warmer than normal this year and the lack of rain the past few months has impacted the spring wild flowers.    

A Case of the Dots

Well, we guess it all started one afternoon.  The kids were being very quiet and nowhere to be found. Mom found Jacob hiding behind a tree and he didn't want to come out. Not a good sign.  He finally did and then Noah decided it was time to appear as well.  They knew this was not good.  Since Mom was the first to find them, she decided to bring Dad in to assess the situation.   They aren't scared very often but this time they seemed to be.  With that in mind, it was time to have just a little fun with them as Mom/Dad snickered at each other.

So, we lined them up for this dual mug shot and told them that we had to send the picture to the doctor to make sure we didn't have to pay him a visit.  As soon as they figured out that we weren't too concerned or upset, they reverted quickly to acting normal again.  Fortunately, they didn't get their hands on permanent markers, just washable ink markers.  After a quick bath, all the dots had disappeared.  For the record, Noah had dots all across his chest and stomach too!  A very amusing day and they even produced very good mug shot expressions.     

A Case of the Dots

Well, we guess it all started one afternoon.  The kids were being very quiet and nowhere to be found. Mom found Jacob hiding behind a tree and he didn't want to come out. Not a good sign.  He finally did and then Noah decided it was time to appear as well.  They knew this was not good.  Since Mom was the first to find them, she decided to bring Dad in to assess the situation.   They aren't scared very often but this time they seemed to be.  With that in mind, it was time to have just a little fun with them as Mom/Dad snickered at each other.

So, we lined them up for this dual mug shot and told them that we had to send the picture to the doctor to make sure we didn't have to pay him a visit.  As soon as they figured out that we weren't too concerned or upset, they reverted quickly to acting normal again.  Fortunately, they didn't get their hands on permanent markers, just washable ink markers.  After a quick bath, all the dots had disappeared.  For the record, Noah had dots all across his chest and stomach too!  A very amusing day and they even produced very good mug shot expressions.     

Fredericksburg

Next stop on Spring Break was Fredericksburg for a couple days.  The kids got to play endlessly outside, swim in the river, go fishing, etc.  They were building a road in this picture.  

Fredericksburg

Next stop on Spring Break was Fredericksburg for a couple days.  The kids got to play endlessly outside, swim in the river, go fishing, etc.  They were building a road in this picture.  

Beautiful Day at the DoSeum

One of our favorite pictures from the trip to the DoSeum.

Beautiful Day at the DoSeum

One of our favorite pictures from the trip to the DoSeum.

DoSeum

Next stop in San Antonio for Spring Break was the DoSeum.  The children's museum was a lot like the one in Austin.  The kids already love wearing capes but you add a wind tunnel and there might be nothing finer.  

DoSeum

Next stop in San Antonio for Spring Break was the DoSeum.  The children's museum was a lot like the one in Austin.  The kids already love wearing capes but you add a wind tunnel and there might be nothing finer.  

Railings

Somehow the railings in the lines for each of the rides may have been one of the better forms of amusement!

Railings

Somehow the railings in the lines for each of the rides may have been one of the better forms of amusement!

Kiddie Coaster

Even Jacob was tall enough for the kiddie roller coaster.  They say that they never want to ride the giant roller coaster.....we'll see about that.

Kiddie Coaster

Even Jacob was tall enough for the kiddie roller coaster.  They say that they never want to ride the giant roller coaster.....we'll see about that.

Spring Break

First stop was Fiesta Texas where we had near perfect weather and relatively short lines.

Spring Break

First stop was Fiesta Texas where we had near perfect weather and relatively short lines.

Perfect Weather

The perfect evening for outdoor dining.  Of course, there is no finer outdoor dining than hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes.

Perfect Weather

The perfect evening for outdoor dining.  Of course, there is no finer outdoor dining than hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes.

Texas Independence Week

Friday capped of Texas Independence Week and the boys did their best impressions of cowboys. Noah brought his lasso as it was his visual for his kindergarten oral report.  Mom and Dad only remember kindergarten being half days which included nap time.  Guess times do change.

Texas Independence Week

Friday capped of Texas Independence Week and the boys did their best impressions of cowboys. Noah brought his lasso as it was his visual for his kindergarten oral report.  Mom and Dad only remember kindergarten being half days which included nap time.  Guess times do change.

Jacob's Class Picture (Threes) at Hyde Park CDC

A lot of happy kids in this picture.  We often hear about all the fun that Jacob has playing with Will, Gavin and Sloan.  Jacob has had great teachers this year including Ms. Misha and Ms. Gladys.  Ms. Gladys has now managed to spend some amount of time with Jacob all the way back to his start at CDC.  Now for a look back at our previous class pictures:

Two Year Old Class Picture

One Year Old Class Picture

Not Even One Yr Class Picture

Jacob's Class Picture (Threes) at Hyde Park CDC

A lot of happy kids in this picture.  We often hear about all the fun that Jacob has playing with Will, Gavin and Sloan.  Jacob has had great teachers this year including Ms. Misha and Ms. Gladys.  Ms. Gladys has now managed to spend some amount of time with Jacob all the way back to his start at CDC.  Now for a look back at our previous class pictures:

Two Year Old Class Picture

One Year Old Class Picture

Not Even One Yr Class Picture

Laser Focus

More of that dogged determination which Jacob often demonstrates.  His letters are coming along well and he can focus like virtually no other.

Laser Focus

More of that dogged determination which Jacob often demonstrates.  His letters are coming along well and he can focus like virtually no other.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

29....again :)

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

29....again :)

Riding High in the Saddle

It is Texas Independence Week at school.  As always, they have pony rides for the kids.  If you can visualize something more than a black-topped parking lot, you can almost see Jacob riding the open range.   

Riding High in the Saddle

It is Texas Independence Week at school.  As always, they have pony rides for the kids.  If you can visualize something more than a black-topped parking lot, you can almost see Jacob riding the open range.   

Jacob's Tower

We don't normally get pics from his teacher but she sent this one over yesterday.  It appears Jacob has been hard at work with his latest creation! Ms. Misha tells us that he did all the construction including the bridges and tower.

Jacob's Tower

We don't normally get pics from his teacher but she sent this one over yesterday.  It appears Jacob has been hard at work with his latest creation! Ms. Misha tells us that he did all the construction including the bridges and tower.

Birthday Party at Smudge

A friend of Jacob had a birthday party last weekend at Smudge.  It may look like a dozen paint cans simultaneously exploded all over the room but that is what the kids were there to do.....make art and get messy.  

Birthday Party at Smudge

A friend of Jacob had a birthday party last weekend at Smudge.  It may look like a dozen paint cans simultaneously exploded all over the room but that is what the kids were there to do.....make art and get messy.  

Yard Work

Outdoor cleanup happened early this spring.  With ideal temps and no rain, it was time to move some mulch (two yards), spread some crushed granite and fill the sandbox, once again.  The boys could have played all day in the mulch.  At one point, they were even rolling around in it.  It will take considerably more mulch next time around and we may have to get it delivered unless Dad can rent a dump truck (which he is not so secretly hoping for).  

Yard Work

Outdoor cleanup happened early this spring.  With ideal temps and no rain, it was time to move some mulch (two yards), spread some crushed granite and fill the sandbox, once again.  The boys could have played all day in the mulch.  At one point, they were even rolling around in it.  It will take considerably more mulch next time around and we may have to get it delivered unless Dad can rent a dump truck (which he is not so secretly hoping for).