Great Grandparents Visit

This last week Eric's Grandparents, Germ and Lapiz, came out for a visit. The kids always love having family visitors over and I especially think they really enjoy when Germ and Lapiz come to visit because they never seem to get tired. I do have to admit that they do an amazing job of keeping up with the kiddos and when they leave it doesn't look like they are so exhausted a bus has hit them. They really enjoy their time with them and just seem to have fun. While they were here, Eric and Lapiz did a phenomenal job landscaping our backyard and I will have to post pictures at another time to show off all of their hard work. Towards the end of their visit, the playgroup that we are apart of had an Easter Brunch on Saturday. We enjoyed some yummy food and the kids hunted Easter eggs. Unfortunately, by Saturday night it was their time to leave but it was a great week visiting with them and we can't wait till the next time.

Gracie having fun on her 4 wheeler.

Ethan learning the art of drifting.

Going for walk with Lapiz

Germ and Ethan making red chile together. Yummy!

Gracie, Lapiz, and Lexie watching cartoons.

Easter Brunch- Gracie looking innocent.

She was like turbo. Once I said they had candy, she went crazy.

The older kiddos had more of a challenge,, but it was so cool watching them.

Showing off their loot!

Lexie enjoying some Germ time.

Daddy's Girl

Playing with their friends

I don't know why it came out so grainy
but nonetheless it is still a great picture!

Lexie's turns 3 months

Can you believe three months have already passed?

Fort Ashe

We decided that today was going to be Fort Ashe Day. Ethan and Gracie love building forts and do it at least once a day, but today I joined in the mix and we had a really great time. Even Ethan replied with "It is a great day to build a tent.....erh I mean fort". They both got into it and Lexie seemed to enjoy herself as well. We read books, used flashlights to make puppets, played Cowboys and Indians, and we even ate lunch in our fort.  My poor back and knees are aching, but it was worth it. Of course, what is pretend play with out dress-up?!

All done building our fort

Lexie in her dress-up

Playing with the flashlights

Gracie being sneaky and looking into the light.
Here is one where I caught her.

Ethan protecting us from the Indians

However, our Indian was more interested in lounging.

Keep looking, they are out there!

Lunch time
They were overjoyed when I told them they could eat in it.
Who knew eating on the floor would be so much fun.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Showing off the rainbow fruit plate that we took to playgroup

Gracie enjoying the sun and some yummy food

Ethan, Jeremiah and Rayven

Lexie showing off her mohawk hairdo.
Brothers can sometimes be annoying.

Taking a group photo.
Lexie was nice enough to hold the ball for Ethan

Lexie being Lexie

ZOO

Can you tell we have annual passes...we love the zoo!

Ellie and Ethan

I wonder what she was thinking?

Spring Break Visitors

My sister Stephanie and her three boys came up for a visit during their spring break. We were in "kid mode" and did everything that the kids would enjoy. I think we accomplished our mission. By the end of their visit, all little ones seemed exhausted and played out. One day we went downtown to the San Antonio's childrens museum and afterward we walked to the riverwalk where we had lunch at Hard Rock Cafe. It was a great visit and we hope to make it up to visit with them sometime soon.

Gracie in the trolley

Cheesy Smile

John Micheal and Gracie playing with bubbles

Donivon, Gracie and Ethan playing with in the ball zone

This was a favorite

Sand Box is always fun

John Micheal wearing his Cowboy Uniform

Another Chessy smile

Grocery Shopping

Trevon and Ethan playing pilots

Donivon and Gracie playing passengers.

This was another favorite.
Donivon, Trevon and Ethan loved rearranging the channels.

Me and Stephanie

Pump It Up

Here are some pictures we took while at a birthday party.