Remember the days of 27 mm film development? When we took analog cameras around with us? The days when we didn't see our pictures until they were developed? The days when our pictures came with negatives in case we wanted to double or triple print them later on? The days when we took WAY LESS pictures? I do. And it was just before Shawn and my relationship together began. And since Shawn and I LOVE taking pictures equally as much, we kinda ridiculously smash the days of 27 mm film. After sorting through 760 pictures from JUST the month of March, these 40 collages are what I came up with to spotlight.
It was a fun and busy month!!!
It was a fun and busy month!!!
Finishing the Alphabet School
Letter Z
Zebras and Zig Zag Races
Mav loves Lanie's kitchen more than she does.
He always makes me eggs and soup.
I was really trying to get a nap in one day and Lanie was NOT going to let that happen. So instead of being frustrated, we got crazy making silly faces and jumping on the bed.
Hudson Library
The "different" library is Mav's favorite for trucks and trains. He also walked the ramp for awhile with the toy vacuum. Lanie loves their puzzles and educational computer games. The library was particularly awesome this day cause we went in the afternoon. It was quiet so I sat and read while the kids played. It was magnificent!!!
Our beloved EcoTarium!!! Shawn took the kids and left me to my peace.
They sure can't get enough of this place!
Science Play
Our new-ish bed. We bought this bedroom set off of some friends and we are VERY happy about it. It's got a unique look which I really like. I feel spoiled; we have a bedroom set AND a TV in our room. Shawn protests the TV, but I just tell him that I made it through our first 5 years married without one, now he can make it through the next 5 years WITH one. Then we can re-evaluate it.
Another plus to this bed is the storage which Mav calls the CAVE. He can get to it through the white retractable pillow boards at the head. It's pretty fun stuff!!
Daddy Work?
This boy sees green and screams "Daddy Work!" So one day he walked in our closet, only to find daddy's work shirts. I couldn't help but put him in it and let him be daddy for the day. Shawn loves his job with Solar City and this shows a little about what he does to take care of us!!!
Saving energy one roof at a time!
"Bleed Purple"
"W"
"Weber State! Weber State!
Great! Great! Great!"
Couldn't have had more fun as a family than in our purple, rooting for Weber State, at Buffalo Wild Wings during March Madness. Pretty sure we were the ONLY Weber State fans in the entire state.
We love Weber Basketball!!!!
Barbi and Nana
On Their Way!!!
Lanie was beyond excited to see Aunt Barbi and Nana JoJo. The morning they flew in....she left our apartment countless times to check and see if they were here yet. I had to document it.
Thursday, May 13th
Day 1
They are here!!!!
And the fun begins!
Straight to lunch at Qdoba and the EcoTarium.
I love the picture of Mav and the tractor.
Such a boy!
From the EcoTarium, we went to dinner at the Natick Mall and hit up the
American Girl Doll Store for B's 4 girls. Had to get their souvenirs there, right?
That store brings out my inner kid!
After a full day of fun showing Barbi the area, we came home to be spoiled with presents from Alana, Barbi, and Nana. Sheesh it was like Christmas!!!! Lanie, the honorary Felicity Dance member!
Friday, March 14th
Day 2
Boston Day
Before Boston, we went to IHOP for breakfast, I got a tour of Lanie's Preschool (Tiny Tomahawks), and we went to the Toy Store for Nana's birthday shopping. Seriously, these people came bearing gifts. My cute mom has a tradition of buying these mini couch beds for each grandkid on their 2nd birthday. Mav had the choice between Mickey, Elmo, and Lightening McQueen and he of course chose Mickey. Lanie chose a My Little Pony toy. Fun Nana!!!
BOSTON
Tea Party Boat and View and the Custom House Tower (Boston's Big Ben).
I LOVE this city!!!
Aquarium
Quincy Market
Children's Museum
Children's Museum Dinner
Barbi was getting the BEST smiles out of our Bug.
Saturday, March 15th
Day 3
Lunch with the gang at The Backroom in New Hampshire.
We gave the best tip basket full of endless treasures and money.
We are funny!!!
Visiting Aunt Mickey
Katie, Buster, and Justin came to Mickey's.
It's great getting to know them better!
Mickey is seriously the happiest, most fun 86 year-old I know.
After Mickey's, we got a babysitter and went to the Boston Temple to do some family names. We got Aunt Joan and Uncle Chet sealed. Mom and Shawn were their proxies. Pretty awesome!
Barbi got a great shot of Shawn and me walking to the temple. That's a shot you don't get captured much. Love that boy of mine!!!
Sunday, March 16th
Day 4
Last Day (tear)
I think I mentioned that Barbi brought out the natural smile in this girl. It was unbelievable and so fun to watch. Barbi came in with the fun and love that these kids crave. Barbi had NO interest in doing the history sites in Boston or the surrounding area, she wanted to play with the kids, and they knew it. Her trip was different than any of the others of my siblings. I feel so blessed that all of my siblings and parents have been able to be part of our little life here. Lanie was truly a riot and princess in this adorable dress from her Auntie.
These sassy sweeties make my world turn.
They put on a show for Nana and Barbi.
We went to church, then straight to the airport to say goodbye to Barbs and mom. It was way too fast, but so much incredible fun!
St. Patrick's Day
Lucky the Leprechaun visited! Lanie was pretty freaked out that he peed in our toilet and didn't stay long enough to flush or introduce himself. Holidays are what make being a grown up fun. They give us a chance to pause and think of how to make each other smile. I love making EVERY holiday more than it probably needs to be. So sue me!!!
These two weren't gettin' pinched, NO WAY! Green shoes, green shirts, green bows.
Bow credit to Shelby Ray!!
Diva
That owl shirt ONLY gets worn on our "Animal Center" days when she sees the live owls.
#EcoTarium
Loving their couch beds so much now that they BOTH have one.
Thanks Nana JoJo and Grandpa!!!!
They tried to sell this Olaf to me for $299. Yeah right!!! He was HUGE!!! But fun to maul and play with in the store. Lanie knocked him over and rode on him like a horse. The workers were actually getting a kick out of us!
Joy School Field Trip
Pet Store and Toy Store
Yep, it was still freezing outside so our field trips were inside. We took the kids to the pet store which they seemed to enjoy. Then we took them to another store and had them tidy and clean to earn money to get a toy. Sadie pretended like she was the cashier. Lanie and Mav got to see the doggies get their hair cut.
Cute kids!
Mav's Obsession
Elsa!!!
Frozen is the ONLY show that Mav will sit through entirely and the only way to describe him while he watches it. He is not much of a TV/Electronics kid, but when it come to his Elsa, he tunes in. He kinda loves her....A LOT!
So much so that he happily sleeps with Lanie's Elsa doll and the DVD case.
Daddy Daycare
Lanie at Toys R Us
Mav at Toys R Us
This little boy has my whole heart, plus some. He loves his momma too! We have an unbreakable love and bond. And sometimes we are just plain silly together.
#helovesselfies #Idonot
Time to make a chore chart. She had a blast.
Normally my kids are terrified of the vacuum, but not anymore.
Can't wait for her household helping hands.
This little lady LOVES her dad. Like seriously, that's an understatement. So this particular morning, she protested him leaving for work and planted herself in front of the door. It was pretty dang funny!
But then daddy comes home and they melt into him. He makes life so much happier!
Field Trip
Boston Science Museum with Lanie's Joy School friends. I loved the electricity show. The kids loved EVERYTHING. This was our first trip there. And it only took me forever to find it and get there cause I took the blasted exit 18 into Cambridge that inevitably ruins everyone's commute. BUT we finally got there and it was worth it. Plus, Shelly got us FREE tickets. Couldn't go wrong!
Fun field trip! Spoiled kids!
One of my final classes with this year's preschool/joyschool crew. I would consider it a great success too! They learned about the Water Cycle, Cycles in general, and Rainbows. The girls had a blast making colored salt rainbow jars. What a smart bunch!
Well, that's our Mega March for ya!!!
So glad we could have Barbi and Nana JoJo come!!!
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