Grandma Goes to 4K

 This little doll had Grandparent's Day at school today.  Grandparents were invited to join the kids for snack this afternoon.  Grace was soooo excited and has been asking me for days, if not weeks, "how many more days until Grandparent's Day?"  She wanted to look "beautiful" and told me if anyone asked her why she was so dressed up, she would tell them, "because it shows I love my Grandma very much."  She was so happy to have Grandma at school with her and I think Grandma had fun too:)

St. Patty's Day Shenanigans

Happy St. Patty's Day.  We don't have much Irish blood around here but it's a good reason to have fun anyway. 

 Each of the kids got a St. Patty's Day cup filled with some treasures!

 Green pancakes topped with whip cream and lucky charm marshmallows and green water to drink.

 Wyatt's face pretty much sums up my kids' reaction to my breakfast:( 

 He was, however, very interested in his chocolate gold coin. 

 Grace was not sure about the green water. 

 A treat for the twins.

 I am one lucky mommy for sure!

 I surprised the girls with Shamrock Shakes after school.  Grace didn't like it...

 The twins had some St. Patty's Day Lucky Charms for their afternoon snack.  You can see in Hannah's hand, a tiny green marshmallow.  That's all they eat out of the cereal:)

 My attempt at a picture of all the kids in their green.  Wyatt was NOT HAVING IT.  Oh well, cute nonetheless! 

Wyatt was thrilled that Grace didn't care for her Shamrock Shake.  He was happy to take it off of her hands!

Cute Crew Goes to the Zoo

I took these cute kiddos to the zoo today so we could enjoy the BEAUTIFUL weather we had today.  They were all good as gold and had such a good time.  Hattie was the happiest girl the whole time we were there.  As a bonus, they were all asleep before I had the stroller loaded in the car to go home!  Madi was at school but told me she didn't mind if we went without her:)

 Grace has become very fascinated with maps. She wanted to find "the place to eat."  Priorities. 

 Precisely the reason they wore rain boots today. 

 Auntie, no more pictures...

 Ok, maybe one more!

 We had some yummy pretzels for lunch

 We got so close to this beautiful peacock!  Their colors are so amazing.

 Trying to call the turkey.  Future turkey hunters:)

We were looking at the monkeys and Hattie was SO HAPPY.  She just loved them and squealed with excitement.  She is such a doll. 

 Grace was such a great helper today.  She held Wyatt's hand and even took a turn pushing the stroller while I chased Wyatt.  She is a super big sis and big cousin. 

 Wild man:)

 A turkey sitting on a turkey.

Hannah and Hattie checking out the sheep and goats:)

AZ Vacation Through Grace's Eyes

While we were on vacation, Grace was busy snapping pictures on our iPad. I had forgotten about it until I happened to look through the pictures today. It gave me the biggest smile looking through them and seeing what things look like from 3 1/2 feet tall:)  I think she may have a future in photography:)  Sorry for the overload, they were all too sweet not to share.

 First official airplane selfie!  Last time she flew she was in my tummy:)

 She really loved all of Grandma's pretty flowers. 

 My mom told the girls she wanted a picture of a cactus so this was high on Grace's priority list as she got to taking pictures Saturday morning. 

 Another selfie with her cute bug eye shades:)

 Usually I hate pictures of myself, but she did alright:)

 Madi catching up on her teeny bopper gossip

 Smile mommy & daddy

 Say cheese Grandpa & Grandma

 More selfies...this time she stole her sister's sunglasses

 Another one of mommy (boy, mommy looks tired!-in my defense, I am pretty sure this was the day I was sick)

 I just love this one, she's pretty good:)

 This was through the screen, she was really getting creative. 

 Sister selfie on the plane ride home:)  Love them!

Grace caught Madi, our "tween"