A Morales Minute

Lindsey asked to have a few friends over for her birthday this year. I should have done it for her 8th but just didn't get around to planning one and instead I took her out for the day. We didn't have many free weekends in March and I wasn't sure when to have a friend party along with the usual family party. So I combined it...sort of. Those that could make it of Lindsey's friends came an hour before family. It worked great. The best part for me was listening to the girls joke and play around. They loved running up and down the stairs and through the house during the scavenger hunt reading the clues. I only wish I had made it longer because they did so well and loved it.  Remember Olivia claimed the Husky picture and Lindsey claimed the W?  Nothing fancy. I like simple cakes...less stress and time for me. :) Clothes for her American girl doll. Lots of Legos :) New roller blades and shawl I love this beautifu...

The boys like to ride bikes and cars in the garage on cold days...it's also a way to let Tyler get some exercise and keep him contained so he's not running around the block. ;) Tyler was recently given a BLUE Care Bear from Lindsey. His favorite color is blue so he became attached to this bear quickly. He still will fall asleep during the day but not as often. I don't remember why Aidan was so sad here but he's still the cutest sad kid. I cheered him up by taking pictures of him and Tyler. These are a few pictures I got of my boys. They actually sat still just for me to snap a few. They have so much fun together. I get asked if they are twins all the time.  Olivia was given two of the same Lego sets for her birthday. We took her to Toys R Us to exchange one. I wasn't the least bit surprised to see her walk out hugging this giant polar bear. Her heart is as soft as these animals she collects.  Speaking...

Saturday was a good, laid back, wonderful day. The girls had parties to go to. I went shopping in the morning to by a birthday gift for Olivia's friend. While the girls were gone playing with friends Jaime and I went outside in the yard with the boys. It was warm, sunny and no wind! I put the swings back up on the playground and let the boys swing. They love it! While I was outside I took a scan of the yard and noticed all the small weeds popping up in the rock beds. One of the things I don't like about the weather at this time of year...warm enough for weeds to grow but too cold and windy to get me outside to pick them. Well Saturday was perfect to do just that. So I started weeding. Jaime came and helped me even. It was such a kind act of service that meant a lot to me. Thanks Jaime! You're wonderful. The boys were done swinging and to keep them occupied and still exercising Jaime pulled out some nerf guns to play with the boys outside. I enjoyed weeding while watching ...