March Miscellaneous

I am trying to work my way back into the blogging world. I truly miss blogging, but am just really struggling to find the TIME to do it. I am going to try to catch up (um, seven months) because it's driving me crazy to be so far behind. This is, afterall, our family scrapbook/baby books/ etc. I need and want to do this blog. It bothers me that in order to "catch up" I will do lots of pictures and not as much writing, and I know there are SO many things to share and write about for the last half year. I am going to try my best. Bear with me. (I am really speaking to myself with this!:)

For the month of March, we had unusually warm weather. We have spent a good bit of time outside and it's been great. Here are some miscellaneous photos from the month.

Grandma and Grandpa visited and had special reading time with
all Connell and Emma's "friends."
Happy faces at Taco Mamacita! YUMMY!

They like to have lazy mornings watching the Disney channel in our bed. I don't really stress about the tv time, because they don't really ever watch any tv the rest of the day. Current faves: Connell loves the Octonauts. Emma is all about The Little Einsteins lately (and still Mickey/Minnie of course!)

Near mid-March, we decided it was time to switch Emma into her toddler bed. She started being able to climb out of her crib so it was just time. I told her I wanted one last picture of her in her crib.

Connell wanted to be part of the photo, too. He has been climbing IN for quite some time. They really like to hang out in there together.
The transition went very smoothly, just as it did with Connell. It was strange for the first few days, going to bed in a home with no babies in cribs. I am not sure I was ready for that, and can't believe how fast these babies are growing.
Bedtime for the first time in the toddler bed. She loves it!

We put our house on the market at the end of February. The beautiful weather has been good to our yard, and I snapped this photo while we were out playing one afternoon.

Someone needs a bigger bike for their upcoming birthday:)

Emma wanted to put on her cinderella dress and the little veil that goes on her bride bear. She came in the kitchen and said "Mommy, will somebody marry me?" Sweet girl!

Hunting Eggs, Take 1

Our friend Philip's parents host a fun Easter Egg Hunt each year. I believe they said this is the 14th year. WOW, that's a lot of eggs. We were so excited to participate this year, and our kids had a blast.

Emma's inital reaction to the starting line was crying. Who knew?!

She quickly recovered and did some hunting.

Ended with a smile and lots of eggs.

Connell's turn. He was all business.

Egg-hoarding:)

Even the "big" kids got in on the action. I would have too. Their eggs had MONEY in them!

Seasoned-pro!

Waiting patiently for the Easter bunny to arrive

There "he" is! What a nice bunny!

St. Patty's Day

*these are all iphone pics so please excuse the quality!

We began our festive weekend with a Luck of the Irish Breakfast at our friends' house. Jennifer was sweet to plan a "green" meal with lots of fun involved and the kids really enjoyed every bit. Green pancakes, green egss, green milk...And of course, lucky charms! :)

Meme and Papa came to visit and we met up with Uncle Patrick and Aunt Samantha for lunch. We got several comments about being Irish since clearly, we were all decked out!