Spring Sprung

My little athlete climbing everything in sight. We just love all the parks we have nearby!




We have had unseasonably warm temperatures around here for March, so I'll post an update with pictures of all the fun things we've been doing in the sun! I'm just waiting for another spring snow to arrive, but for now, we've been sporting tank tops and shorts and wearing lots of sunscreen. Sheldon thinks he is one of the big kids and LOVES cruising around parks and getting filthy every day! Coranelle has been very helpful working in the garden and watering the sprouting tulips and daffodils

Our biggest news is that Sheldon started walking this past week. He'll take 5-15 steps before falling. He's bound and determined and will be walking all the time before we know it. It is such a fun milestone to watch and Sheldon is so proud of himself. Coranelle is torn between being excited for her brother and jealous of the attention his walking is getting him. Having a sibling is such a learning experience!

I hope you are all enjoying the start to spring.
We took the kids for a ride in the bike trailer. This was Sheldon's first ride. He did great and seemed to enjoy himself. I think having his sister sitting next to him helped!
Cuddling before bed!
Eating at Noodles & Co. We don't every really eat out, but we stopped for dinner after church Saturday and we were impressed with how well both kids behaved and ate. Sheldon decided the to-go box made a good hat, so they both got a kick out of wearing it.

Rachael and Stefan came over for dinner and the kids really enjoyed playing with them!
Bruce and Heidi babysat so that Ryan and I could go for a bikeride/date.
Watching the train go by on our Walker Ranch ride.
Teaching ourselves to bike through snow was difficult, but a fun adventure!
Cruising the park on a sunny Saturday!
Uncle Ryan holding Anders on his birthday!
Coranelle got to pick out some flip flops and is learning how to wear them. She looks so cute in them!
My little garden helper. We are getting excited to plant our front garden and possibly by some trees for the backyard.
Sheldon discovered a love for the water table.
Riding the carousel at the zoo!

no more babies!

Sheldon mastering the Kazu!
Another haircut!
Coranelle with her new umbrella from Grams and PopPops!
Coranelle has a new found love for puzzles and she is really good at them!
Josh talking to his new son- Anders!
Hello precious boy! I am one proud Auntie!
Sheldon exploring at Jumpin' Jordy's on one of the many days that we were avoiding the wind or snow!
Finding play places wherever we can- this is a canoe slide at REI!
Lots of Morks. This is Sheldon's first time meeting Anders. Sheldon really is still more interested in Kona (their puppy) than the baby. That will change!
Coranelle's new bear- Good Luck!

Cleaning off the bear and fluffing it!
Playing at a lego table in Barnes and Nobles. I've had to get creative to get these kiddos out and burn some energy!

Somehow, in just over a month my "baby" will turn one. It is hard for me to believe that he is already becoming a little pre-toddler. And, as we are not having any more kids, our house will almost done with its baby days.

It is a good thing that Josh and Claire had their precious son on February 22nd. I had the honor of being there during Claire's labor and I got to meet my nephew right away. It was such a gift and an amazing experience to watch my brother-in-law and sister-in-law become parents. It was amazing to see the way Josh took care of Claire all through labor and delivery. They were so smitten and excited and emotional. It has been fun to see them be proud and protective and taking lots of pictures! Ryan and I are so in love with our little nephew and Coranelle cannot stop talking about little Anders. We are thrilled that our kids will have cousins that they can be friends with.

The other news in our corner of the world is the wind. It has been crazy and unrelenting. It actually blew down a section of our fence two weeks ago. Ryan spend the whole weekend working hard at replacing it. The wind has prevented us from spending much time outside because it has been so cold and intense. So, today we have a park date planned with a few friends and we are really hoping we won't be blown home!

Sheldon is fearless and crazy. His newest addictions are unrolling toilet paper and trying to play in the toilet. He is a FAST crawler and walking all around furniture and even taking a few steps from one table or chair to another. I feel like walking will come soon and I am not prepared for having two children taking off in different directions! Sheldon babbles and chats all the time and loves to laugh and crack himself up. He is really a pretty silly boy and we adore him. He has learned a few signs (despite our lack of dedication in teaching him them) and can tell us when he is all done or wants more. Sheldon also has at least 6 teeth now and seems to be in a constant state of teething. He's getting ready to be a great eater!

Coranelle is as busy and spunky as ever. One of our recent highlights was filling up her bead jar for her good behavior and listening. We went to Build-A-Bear and she got to stuff and create her own green teddy bear. It was a fun and sweet experience and I think the bead jar is working well for her. We now have Coranelle enrolled in soccer camp, summer preschool and real preschool in the fall. Lots of fun things on the horizon!

I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the coming spring. We are excited to be spending more time outdoors and to vacation in Arizona in April!