Friday, January 27, 2012

Spots of sunshine!

Tuesday we decided to head out to our friend Jessi and Ollie's house for a play date. The kids had a lot of fun playing but I didn't get any pictures except one. I must mention though the funniest thing that happened just so I can remember it down the road. Jessi and I were chatting in the living room while the kids were back in Olivia's room playing. Things got pretty quiet but I was nursing Smackers and Jessi has a blown back at the moment. A minute later her little lady Olivia came crawling down the hall with a red marker coloring on the hard wood. As she glanced up I noticed her face had red drawings all over it. I quickly stopped nursing and ran down the hall to investigate. I found Colston on Ollie's bed just sitting there. I scanned the walls with my eyes and found nothing. But when they reached the floor... that's when I saw it. I should have taken pictures dang it. BUT there were drawings all over the light tan carpet and a handful of her stuffed animals. Colston just looked at me and said, 'Cholor?' He had no marker so we will never know if they both colored or what. He had a mark on his eyelid, his neck, and his hand. We were able to clean it all up, but have seen a glimpse of our future with these two trouble makers. Watch out world!
 Sawyer 'horsing' around while the bigger kids play

On the 25th (Wednesday), there were some breaks of sunshine in the clouds. After a hard workout with my husband I decided we should take the kids on a walk. Loosen up our muscles and get some fresh air. I wasn't sure how Sawyer would do in the bike carriage that turns into a stroller but we just tucked her in nice and tight with blankets. We saw the duck down the street and just enjoyed being outside. When we got back home Colston had a melt down. This kid could stay outside ALL day if we let him. It wouldn't matter if he was soaked, freezing, or naked probably. I felt bad so.....
 We said bye to dad and sister and journeyed down to the cul-de-sac to get some four wheeling in. HE LOVES HIS FOUR WHEELER. Problem is, he doesn't QUITE know how to steer very well. He's good at going in circles and crashing into things. I spent more time detouring him from neighbors' cars and the curb more than anything. I can't even explain how I feel when I see his cute smiles while riding his quad. He casually glances at me with huge grins and musical giggles... I could play with this kid all day. I love him. 
 'HI MOM!'

The next day (Thursday) Brandon's mom came to visit. Brandon got home from work early and the sun was again shining. We decided to take another walk to feed the duck that lives down the street. Brandon wanted to stay home so I left Smac with him and off we were with our 'Uck food' (Duck food=bread) We got to where we usually see the duck and he was no where to be found. It was pretty lame. 
 I am pretty sure he ran the entire time. Not to mention this was around 2pm and he still hadn't had a nap. His spirits were surprisingly happy! He pointed out all the airplanes, tripped in the dirt, ran in the water (should have worn our rain boots), sat on someone's decorative wall, and talked the whole time...
 ...not to mention he had to hug every tree...
 Then we noticed that behind that green fence was.... A TRACTOR. (A Cat tractor to be exact) Boy did C kick his running into high gear. HE LOVES tractors. Grama T helped him run fast so he didn't fall and so he could see what was going on. 

 He held onto that fence for probably ten minutes just staring at the tractor pushing the dirt around. I bet he would have giving ANYTHING to get to do it himself ha! Even his blankie... well maybe. (I LOVE his little finger pointing in that picture.)
 What a sweet face. I love my curious boy.
 This is the tractor we were watching pushing the dirt around.
I said his name so I could get a picture of his face.... I LOVE it. I LOVE him. And I LOVE sunny days and being outside. 

1 comment:

Angela said...

Awwww. What fun. He is a cuuuute boy.