March in a Nutshell

As always, March (and every other month for that matter) was very busy for us. Grandma, Amanda, and I took all the kids to the circus, and they really enjoyed seeing all of the acts. Ella was especially intrigued by the cowgirls and was devastated when she couldn't go and sing with them.

Ella when she saw the cowgirls

When I told her she couldn't go down there to sing with them:

Here are the rest of the circus pics:
Grandma and Carter

Brock and EthanSnow cones!

Ella and the Cowgirls

While we were at the circus, Chad took Sophie out to Uncle Loyd's. She decided that it would be fun to stuff her pockets with ice.

Holding Sammie Jo

Brock's Birthday

(DS and Mario game)

Brock playing his DS

and playingstill playing

Seems like that's all he's been doing since his bday. Hmmm...maybe a DS wasn't such a good idea.

Brock's Bday supper at Pizza Hut

I couldn't stop laughing when Paxton came over in his clown costume.

Sophie loves to be covered up at breakfast time.

Helping make Chinese food

We ended up with Spongebob stickers everywhere!Even I got Spongebobbed

My Girls

Ella "loving" Mason

Ella poking a dead bunny with a stick on the way to preschool:

Remind you of anyone?

I told everyone that all I wanted for my birthday was to throw cake at people. Thank you, Grammie and Papa, for donating a lovely cake to throw at my children. =) I was covered in frosting, as well; however, we don't have any evidence of that. Muah ah ah (evil laugh)!

Cleaning the Table

St. Patrick's Day Stickers From Daddy

This weekend we are having Brock's birthday party with his friends. I will be sure to get some fantastic pics with my phone to share! Hee hee! In my defense, I have it narrowed down to two cameras, but I just can't seem to pull the trigger to buy one.

Here are some old pictures from Grandparent's Day at Ella's preschool that I just now scanned. Oops!




The forecast for April is going to be a busy month, as well. Brock and Ella are starting soccer next week, and we signed Brock up on an 8 and under team in Denton, and the season lasts halfway through summer, so he is going to be a busy boy with baseball this year. Those practices also start next week. I can't imagine how it's going to be when Ella and Sophie really start getting involved in activities!

I will leave you with this last pic:

Sophie's socks in the fridge

And the Smell of Polyurethane Still Lingers

Things have been pretty crazy around our house lately. We had our floors re-done, and since that started, the house has been a DISASTER! We are finally starting to piece it back together, and in the midst of playing musical chairs with the rooms, we moved our bedroom (again!). We found ourselves upstairs again with the kids and moved the toy room downstairs by the kitchen. Now we have three rooms downstairs that aren't really being used except to admire the shiny floors. But you better watch out for the floor police (Daddy)! Hee hee! =)

We are getting ready for Brock's birthday, golf tournaments, and the circus, so we have got a busy schedule for the next couple of weeks. And be sure that next time you see Brock you give him a big pat on the back for moving up to 1st grade reading! Way to go, Brock!

Brock reading to Ella while he's on the pot.

My Hy-Vee Cookie
Happy Birthday to ME! Thanks, Honey!

This cookie was finished in less than 24 hours (new record). I did share...but only a little bit! =)
Last year, I tried to freeze some of it in hopes to not eat it all and it would last longer. Didn't work. I ended up just eating frozen cookie and being mad that it was frozen.


My new ankle weights:

Tornado Toy Room
(only takes them about 20 minutes to create this)

Over an hour at the car dealership with no food or drinks gives you this...

Major House Project #1

Staple and Nail Removal

Before

Daddy picking up all three kids at once.
After Sanding

Finished Product
Sophie kept running through the rooms when they were finished. She did this non-stop for at least 15 minutes.

We spent the nights in the house as the floors were being re-done. I don't know if it was the fumes from the poly, but everyone was feelin' a bit giggly!

Sophie and Ella's Tea Party

Team Work

Carter "reading" a book to Paxton while he sat in the animal tote.

Barbie Toilet Paper Castle