House Remodel- Part 1

We have now started our house remodel and as of yesterday, our master bedroom looks a little something like this: Yikes, I know. Let the projects and craziness begin!!

Starting Our Garden

We enjoy having a vegetable garden each year-- some years I am better at tending to it than others, but we still always do one. It is a lot of fun to plant and work out there together as a family. Being in the garden is one of the things that we love most to do with the boys during the summer, as well as enjoy the things we grow. A few saturdays ago, Rusty and I took the chance to get the ground tilled up and ready to plant after the neglect of winter. We had some great weather and the boys really loved being outside in the dirt. Typical boys, that's for sure. (Just too bad much of that dirt accompanied them inside each time they used the bathroom or needed a drink). They collected worms into buckets for future fishing trips and got out all their farming tools. I love seeing my boys try to work along side Rusty; it's adorable watching them imitate him as they throw out rocks and shovel dirt. Needless to say, it was a productive day and we are now ready to plant. I'm glad that Rusty is helping to motivate me to plant a little sooner this year than I did last, since I'm pregnant and am trying to make the most of my feel-good time. And I'm hoping that our garden doesn't get too neglected during the summer months when this baby is due and my energy most surely will be lacking.

The Circus Came to Town

We were so excited to take the boys to the circus a few weeks ago at the fairgrounds. They've been asking to go to a circus or zoo for months it seemed and with free child tickets, I didn't want to miss the chance to go. We asked Rusty's parents to come with us and we all had a great time and were very entertained. Some of our favorite performances were the tiger tamer's tricks, watching all the dancing dogs and horses, and the stunt guys driving their noisy motorcycles around the big metal ball. The boys also enjoyed walking around before, after, and during the intermission on the main floor to see the elephants, the bear, the ponies, and the rest of the face painting and other vendor booths. (You know, all the things that cost a fortune that we didn't take advantage of.) Oh, and of course all the typical fair foods to snack on, which we did take part in. Talk about candy heaven for them! Sadly, I forgot to charge the camera before leaving so I only took one picture. So here is documenting that we attended at least: Exciting picture, I know-- this is the truck bringing out the tiger cages. Cue: camera dying and the end of any further photo opportunities... Mason had wanted pictures of the elephants. I told him he'll just have to wait 'til we go to the zoo this summer to see some. So, they are now looking forward to a nice, sunny day for a zoo visit. I'm hoping the weather will bring those kinds of days soon.

Our Mother's March B-days

I know, March is almost over--- but I wanted to mention that it is a special month for Rusty and I to celebrate both of our mom's birthdays. My mom's is on March 11th:

(Her and my dad were on a trip to Arizona on her special day where she got to spend the day with my older sister (her first-born), who also shares her b-day).

And Rusty's mom's is on March 14th:

(Her and Rusty's dad came over for dinner and dessert to celebrate).

We love you both, and are so grateful for all the help and love and support you both give to us and our boys!