We have enjoyed a lot of time outdoors this weekend! The temperature has been quite a change from the weather we had in the mountains over Easter. It seems like last weekend was the final blast of winter, and now we have fully entered in to spring. Boomer mowed for the first time of the season today, and then we had dinner outside on our back patio. We are loving the sunshine. Emmy often asks to wear her sunglasses if we are out and about, and Eli is very intrigued by walking and touching the grass.
On Saturday, we celebrated Grammy with a birthday party at the park. We snagged a prime pavilion in between the bigger playground and a smaller one for Eli. There was also a grassy area where Maddox and Zander could kick around a soccer ball. The adults divided up to keep our eyes on all of the kiddos. I can hardly believe how brave both Emmy and Eli are now. I noticed Emmy actually pushing off and taking a bounce before going down the slide. She has even learned to pump her legs to swing on her own. Eli loves the swings too, and Megan snapped a photo of him wearing the same shirt as his cousins. We had subs for lunch, and then we put candles in the cupcakes so each grandchild took a turn making a wish. It was a simple celebration, but Grammy said it was perfect. We are planning a girls weekend later in June as a continuation of her birthday. No kids or hubbies allowed! :) Happy birthday, Grammy! Thank you for all you do for our family!
When we weren't outside this weekend, we watched Sleeping Beauty for our Friday Movie Night, and we continue to read all the books. Both of my kiddos are avid bookworms. Eli is learning a lot of new words. Even if he doesn't quite get the word right, he will mimic the sounds of the syllables. Emmy likes to help him, and she thinks it's so funny how he says "kitty cat" and "motorcycle." At church this morning, one of the nursery workers asked me how old he was, and I realized that I didn't immediately know the number of months. During his first year, I was so quick to say his age, but now time is passing quicker than I can keep track. He will be a year and a half next month, and I can hardly believe it.
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