Visiting with Grandpa and Cheryl!

Last week my dad and Cheryl came to visit us for the week. We had a terrific time with them and it was so nice to see them. We got to do lots of fun things with them and we even got to celebrate Grandpa's 54th birthday! Here is Paige playing in the park with Grandpa and Cheryl. They also brought their puppy Coco. She is six months old and Paige absolutely adores her. She is the perfect size for a toddler. The two of them together look like old ads for Coppertone lotion. I need to get a picture of Paige in her diaper with Coco trailing behind her:)
Coco trying to go down the slide.
Paige, Grandpa, Cheryl, and Coco
Riding in her car seat with Coco.
Showing Coco some love!

We also went to the zoo this week and Paige seemed to enjoy it. She seemed afraid a few times when we saw the animals come up close to us but she seemed to get better as the day wore on. Her favorite animal of the day was the merekats. She thought they were funny. We decided to but a season's pass because we plan on going a lot this summer and Paige really enjoys seeing the animals.
Mommy and Paige
Daddy and Paige
Watching the gorillas.
Paige posing on the statue.

Spring Break!

Last week my school was on spring break so we decided to take a trip mid-week to go visit our friends in Ohio! (Don, Bridgette, and Brennan and Baby Coleman #2). We had a great trip visiting and spending some quality time together. We went to the zoo, played on the playground, ate lots of delicious food, visited the church where Don works, and just hung out and let the kids play together. Bridgette even arranged a baby-sitter for one night so the four of us got to go out to a nice dinner and coffee. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Enjoy some of the pictures from our trip.
Paige playing on the playground.
Brennan playing on the playground.
The mommies and their kiddos on the banana seesaw. (the playground is at the ice cream shop)
Going down the slide!

Brennan and Paige at the zoo with the penguins.
Don, Brennan, Brad, & Paige (Paige was pointing to the carousel.
Mommy and Paige riding on the carousel.
Their cute little profiles. (Brennan and Paige are only three weeks apart in age)
Our family

Bridgette (and baby#2) and me (no..I am not pregnant here just this shirt makes it look like it, I think maybe it's time to not wear this shirt.)


Cuddling and watching ELMO!
Bridge and I cooking in the kitchen! (We have been friends since freshman year of college-1995) Hard to believe it has been that long. We missed the rest of the six pack too!

Beautiful spring weather!

Today Paige and I went to the park and had a play date with her friends and Mommy's too! Here she is sitting in the tree looking so cute! (Thanks, Erica for the idea.) The weather was beautiful today. It was about 75 and sunny. A perfect day in the park with friends.

These next series of pictures crack me up. It was so hard to try to get a shot of the toddlers looking at me. Each picture has something funny about one of them. Here are Paige's friends (Jack, Jake, Paige, & Emma)
What did you find?
Emma: I'm outta here. This is taking to much of my playing time.
Jack: I found something on the ground. Do you guys want to see? Paige: Look over there.
I think this might be the best one! Pretty good for a bunch of two year olds.

Stacey and Matney came to play to. Matney is a month old in two days! It's hard to believe it's already been a month!
Matney chowing down!

Swinging away!
Paige
Jack
Emma

This afternoon Paige and I ended up outside again. We played with the chalk.
I made a hopscotch pattern and here is Paige trying to play.

Look at the shoes! So cute!

A couple bonus shots from the weekend! Paige wearing Mommy's shades.

Wedding fun!

This past weekend one of the teachers that I work with got married! It was so fun to hang out with all my teacher buddies outside of school! (Me, Mindy, Erica, Kate, and Kathy- all first grade teachers!) We don't all work together now. I of course am only part-time and some stay home full time! I still have the awesome privilege of working with Kate and Kathy though!

My honey and I!

Mindy and I giggling for the camera!

Me and Brad so excited to be out on a rare date night:)

Jenny and Joe and husband and wife!

Jenny walking down the aisle!