Spring Sing!

The kids were in their Sunday best to participate in CLC Spring Sing so of course I wanted a picture.  And I couldn't pick just one.  Here is a collage of my efforts to get the perfect picture.
 

 

 

 

 Really you have to see all of them together in a group so you can appreciate when I post just one perfect one.  Look Jace laughing at Jillian.. Love it!

They all did great!  I was worried that Jillian might not be up for performing in front of a crowd but to my surprise she sang her little heart out.  Way to go everyone!

 

 

 

Painting with Pudding.

 

 notice Jace in the back... he is always doing something to crack me up.

 

I am very blessed to have a kindergarten/second grade teacher for a mom.  I am always calling and asking questions like "mom.. how do you teach kids to read?" and things like that.  She is always giving me great little tips and fun activities that are kid approved.  She mentioned finger painting with pudding to help practice writing letters.  I am not sure how many letters we practiced out of the whole deal but it was still fun.  Jace mostly loved taste testing the pudding.  Jillian was all in too and asked for a spoon.  Colton wasn't sure he wanted to put his hands in some pudding.  It was fun and messy.  I have learned that making memories with toddlers usually is very messy.

April Funnies.

Grandma and Auntie Jo were helping with twin duty at Colton's football game while I was at work.  Jace wanted to play.  Grandma said "jace see those boys have a jersey on, you need a jersey to play"  Jace unzipped his coat to show grandma his Boise state jersey and said "Got it Grandma... I play now?"

I pulled over in a Walgreen's with Colton so he could use the restroom, he ran in Walgreen's, looked around and asked the manager "Hey, You got any potties in here?"

At parent teacher Conferences with Jillian they did a small assessment while I was there. Mrs McConnel was asking the questions.

• What is your first name?
• Jillian
• What is your last name?
• Prettys

Colton told me he knew Spanish and that whenever he said "vaminos muscia adios" it meant "turn the music up"

Flag football. Cowboys vs Eagles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More football!  This time Colton was on defense.  He is starting to get the hang of flag pulling and pulled a record three in this game.  Jillian and Jace loved running in circles to entertain themselves while we watched big brother.  Jace is starting to look so big to me. He is getting so tall. 

Saturday afternoon.. Flying Kites

We had some kites hanging around so we thought we should give them a whirl.  We were successful flying the kite a few times.  It didn't last through many attempts though because when it came down it hit pretty hard.  I had a great time being outside in the wind.  It reminds me of when I was little playing with my brother.  We had many attempts of trying to fly in the wind off the trampoline with blankets... anyways.  It was a fun nostalgic afternoon flying kites and playing in the wind with my kiddos.
 

 

 

Flag Football Cowboys vs. Vikings

 

 

 

Our little football team is getting better and better.  It is so fun to watch.  Colton was on offense this week and did some time at the QB spot and then Full back.   

Field Trip to the Boise Water Shed

 

 

 

 

CLC pre-school went on a field trip to the Boise water shed and Mommy was lucky to get to go too.  We learned all about the water cycle, precipitation, evaporation and rain.  We made bracelets and did a science experiment.  It was great.  We had lunch and then headed home.

Football / Face painting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The easter bunny left Colton a football that you can paint!  Colton couldn't wait to get his hands on it, he was working on a sunshine with stars on one side and bronco colors on the other side.  Jillian, Jace and Daddy wanted in on the fun too.  After Mommy pestered Daddy enough to let Colton paint a little more independently he moved on from Colton's football to faces.  The kids loved it and Daddy did too.

Easter Sunday

Easter morning was great!  Full of fun family time, sweet treats, a big hunt, and a special message about easter.