Shopping Day With Daddy

 When mommy needs to go to the mall to shop for a little bit, Daddy and the boys opt out and decide to ride the train and do "man stuff" instead :).  Beau loved it, and Baine was just mad he wasn't able to drive!

Ash Wednesday Service

This year at Ash Wednesday service, both boys tagged along. I didn't think Beau would be interested in it, but to our pleasant surprise, he loved it! He was actually first in line to get the ash cross put on his forehead in front of the congregation. He was so proud he participated, although I am not sure he truly understands the meaning of Ash Wednesday yet. Either way, it was definitely a proud moment to see our oldest son wanting to partake in a special church service and be excited about it.

Baine did better than I expected, too! He couldn't figure out what they were doing to his forehead, but kept looking up as if he was trying to see what was on it :)

Drive-In Movie Night

Last week was our final week of PowerKids for the year, and the kids had a party with a drive-in movie night. They watched 'Home' and had pizza in their cars :)  Beau was a little impatient with the movie, and Baine insisted on walking around eating everyone's chips.  So needless to say, we had to leave the movie night a little early.

Finally Time to Play Outside

Joe took Beau outside the other day when it was so nice out! They played Jenga in the fort, practiced soccer, and played on the swings all afternoon! I love to see Beau outside exploring, playing, and just being a kid! :)

Morning Cuddles

Before Baine was sick, I caught the boys cuddled in bed together playing on the iPad. Beau is so patient, for the most part, with Baine. He loves to include him and wants to always have him around. This picture just melts my heart!

Church Craft: Drive-in Movie Cars

     This week at church, the kids made their own drive-in movie cars for their craft.  Next week they get to watch a movie at church, and all of the kiddos will sit in their cars.  They are so darn cute! Beau was very particular when decorating his car. He wanted all of the letters in the alphabet on it, especially "x" because that's his favorite letter. He also insisted on having a seat belt because he needed to stay safe in his car :)

Sick Baine-Joe

     Monday afternoon we found out Baine has Influenza A :(  It hit him all of a sudden Monday, and had him just miserable!  I am very grateful Joe and I have jobs where we can use sick days and be flexible to stay home on occasions like this.  I am even more grateful that Joe is the kind of daddy that WANTS to stay home with his sick kids, even if it does consist of cleaning up throw-up :)  Joe and I took turns all week staying home with Baine.  He is finally feeling better, but since we didn't want to risk sending him to daycare today, Nana helped out.  Between my dad keeping Beau overnight throughout the week, Michelle still helping with pre-school pick up, and my mom today, we are so blessed to have family right here.  On weeks like this, I am grateful for living near my family.

Beau went to work with Papa before pre-school on Tuesday :)

Still a cheeser, even when he's sick