Future sluggers

After naps yesterday, the first thing the kids wanted to do was run outside to play tee-ball. Owen is a natural. We're thinking Spring of 2013 is going to be his first tee-ball season. Ben thinks Vivi may be a future softball star. :)

Easter Sunday

We had such a lovely Easter! Grandma and Grandpa joined us for church this morning, while Hillary played Easter bunny hiding eggs in the backyard for the kids to find when we got home. The weather was so incredibly beautiful. Ben cooked a delicious ham and twice-baked potatoes, and Curt, Hillary & Tish made shish-ka-bobs of scallops and veggies and a yummy rice pilaf along with a salad with a special plum dressing from Cape May.

{Vivi's pink bunny bib says "I'm sweeter than chocolate" made with love by Grandma Killi} We ate until we were stuffed and then the kiddos promptly fell asleep in their respective beds for really good naps. :)

Owen & Vivi send a big "thank you" to all the Easter bunnies in our family!

Happy Easter everyone!

While we were at church....

the Easter bunny realized he forgot to leave a few things.

The Easter bunny

dropped by with a few goodies.

Just a few.

Grandma & Aunt Hillary visit

Aunt Hillary came over today to bake cookies with the kids while Grandma took me shopping to pick out an Easter outfit for Owen.

Isn't he gonna look handsome in this little number? :)

Thanks so much Grandma & Aunt Hillary!

Bike trailer for 2

Tuesday night we hooked up the bike trailer and buckled both kiddos in for an after-dinner ride. We biked over to Kayla's and home and even saw the Easter bunny on the trail near our house!

{Vivi only cried 1/2 the time. mainly when her helmet fell forward over her eyes. and when Daddy biked over bumps.}

Playdate with Colin and Zach!

Colin and Heather came over with tiny baby Zach who is just 7 weeks old. We were so excited to play together and meet baby Zach. The boys got a little rambunctious, but hey, they're boys. So we switched on a little "Fireman Sam" while us mommies ate lunch and chatted.

Kelly's birthday playdate

Kel's birthday is tomorrow and since she's spending the day at the spa {lucky!!}, we all decided to get together today to celebrate. (or should I say, Kel decided.) :)

We played inside while everyone munched on lunch, and then headed out to the playground behind our house for some sunshine. When we got back to the house, it was time for cake!






Happy 40th Kel! We love you!

Playground playdate

We met up with Mindy & Ashley {and Lucas, Cole, Ricky & William} at a nearby playground for a picnic and playtime. It was such a beautiful day and all the kids loved running around before, during and after lunch. :) Lucas even met a few new girlfriends and they let him and Owen throw their nurf football around for a few minutes.

Before we called it a day to get home for naps, we took some pictures of the six kids in a row. These guys are getting to be really great buddies and it's so fun to see them interact. {In the one picture you can tell that Lucas is explaining something very important to Owen, who is listening intently.} :)


And of course no picnic would be complete without your big brother sprinkling grass in your hair.

Zoo Sunday

We drove in to DC this morning to visit the zoo with our friends. The kids had a blast, the elephant exhibit being the big hit of the day. We ate lunch at the Panda picnic pavilion and then headed home.