Last day of Preschool

Last week we had our last day of our Mommy & Me class. Since last September Brooks and I have been going to this class every Friday, and it has been a wonderful experience! We've done lots of art projects, learned about animals, nature and God. We got to play on the playground, have snack time, and make some really great friends. Brooks has grown so much over the past school year - becoming much more talkative and independent. For our last day of class, we celebrated by having a picnic in the park!

Brooks and Mrs. Holmquist - she is a wonderful teacher!

Tali and Brooks

What a wonderful experience this has been! My heart is a little sad tho...it was such a special thing for Brooks and I to do together. Next year he will be in the 2 year old class twice a week, with no mommy by his side :( Time is just flying!

Happy Birthday Nama!

Happy Birthday to our wonderful Mom, Mother-in-Law, and Nama! We hope you have a fabulous day ~ we love you lots!

Our first haircut!

The time has finally arrived for our first haircut! Brooks has very light hair, that has been SLOWLY growing :) It had gotten quite long in the back, so we decided it was time for a trim. I was worried about this process, but he impressed me and did a fantastic job!

The very cool car he got to sit in while he got his hair cut

And afterwards he had to sit in all the other cars! He did great - and looks so cute. He's already talking about getting another haircut - "need more hair cut!"

Oly turns 4!

On May 3rd, our dog Oly turned 4! She is the sweetest dog in the world, and is so amazing with "her" little brothers :) We got Oly before kids, when we lived in Las Vegas. She has grown from a "wild-child" puppy, into a laid-back, but still spunky-at-times big girl. I have moments of guilt - feeling that she just doesn't get as much attention and play-time that she deserves. But at the end of the day, she loves us just the same. We love you Oly - and couldn't imagine our lives without you!

Brooks helping make pancakes for Oly's breakfast :)

Her special birthday breakfast! We also took her to the store to pick out some new toys ;)

Papa's Birthday

Happy Birthday to my wonderful Dad!

Today we celebrated my Dad's birthday with dinner at our house. We had a great time playing outside in the sunshine!

Tanner thoroughly enjoyed his nap in Papa's arms.

My Dad is so wonderful - very patient and easy-going, knowledgeable, and always there for me when I need him (no matter what!) I love him VERY much and I am super grateful that he's my Dad!!

Happy Birthday Dad/Papa!!