Enjoying the Warm Weather...Almost!

The warm weather has finally come...2 weeks in the 70's and 80's...enjoying our blooming flowers, Oak getting to be free from so many clothes, being outdoors all day long (other than nap time), trying to swim in our "backyard bath-tub," baseball games with daddy...and much, much more.
But, Uh-oh...it hit freezing temps for the past 4 days...sunny but very cold and windy. Pull out the coats again, bundle up, keep smiling, because we know the warmth will be here to stay soon!

(I have been trying to post pictures for a week...and the computer won't let me....aaaahhhhhh! They will be coming soon! Sorry!)

First BBQ of the Spring

Hanging out with Aunt Libbie Grilling with Daddy-"Those are big tongs, Dad!"
Posing pretty for mommy

We decided that even though it was still rainy and chilly this past week, we couldn't wait any longer and had our first family BBQ at Grammy and Grampy's house this past Friday evening. It was a nice time just to relax with the fam and eat some grilled food! Oak also got a little bit of non-helmet play time...I bet it felt good!

Out of the Blue of the Grand Rapids Sky...

Where once there was an average little boy, who liked to take walks with his dad, and play at the park with his Grammy...

Now...there is Oak, the Super Helmet Boy. He can ride in wagons, faster than the speed of light, he can rip to shreds any object put in front of him (in case Dad's saw isn't working), he can wrestle alligators to the ground... He's our SUPER KID!!

Disclaimer: Helmet does not actually give you super human powers, but Oak sure looks cute in it!

(If you don't know about the helmet and why Oak is wearing it, write us an email and we will explain...he is going to love us for these pictures someday, though:)

Snow...still??

So, I know that back in November when Alan and I were so excited about our first winter with snow in many years, you laughed and thought, "They will be sick of it by spring." Well, we still love the snow, and so appreciate the changing of the seasons. But when a blizzard appeared on Thursday evening, only to cover the cleared-up ground, again, we thought, "AGAIN"...and had to catch ourselves. We have had some short spells of nice weather up into the 40's, everyone out trying to start doing their spring clean-up and yard work, walking the neighborhood, etc. And then we get blasted again. Today, April 1, all of the snow in our yard is officially melted...and as Oak and I drove home from the grocery store, it started to...yep, you guessed it, snow again. The funny part about it is that I love it...I love the cold, I love the warm, I love the in-between. The changes really help you to appreciate and enjoy each day. So, Oak and I have been out for walks daily, in between snow flurries and sunshine and are still taking advantage of fun indoors, too...we headed to the pool last Friday at the YMCA with Oak's buddy, Asa, and my buddy, Heather, (Asa's mom). The boys were so cute and really enjoyed the water...we are very much looking forward to what the beach will hold this summer!

We are having warm chili tonight and might be grilling out by the weekend...you never know:)!

Here chicky, chicky...

My first Easter was great. I went to church with my family, then had lunch with them and got to hang out at Grampy and Grammy's house for a little while. It was very cold outside, so mom said we would wait to have an egg hunt next year. I gave all my Easter candy to mom and dad, but I made out with 2 really soft "chicks", that are great for chewing, and a pail for the beach this summer. Thanks Grammy and Aunt Libbie...It was a nice day!