strawberry festival

Saturday was the strawberry festival in Portland. It was supposed to rain all day Saturday, but we saw a break, so we decided to head up there. We walked around for a while and checked out the booths, then got something to eat. The kids had hotdogs, Levi had a bbq plate, and I held out for a funnel cake from the little carnival up the road. As soon as Levi got his food, it started sprinkling a little and we started heading to the car. Then it stopped so he was going to sit and eat. Then the bottom fell out. We took off running. Levi was pushing the older two in the stroller and I was carrying the food with Mason in the sling on my back. He thought it was hilarious- I guess he thought it was an outside shower. We found a small awning where the kids and I stayed while Levi went to get the car. He got in a little trouble for driving through the caution tape, but it was definitely worth it (we haven't heard anything about the tape incident yet- I think the man who was going to report Levi had had a little too much to drink and couldn't really remember our plate number).

Anyway, here are some pictures from the fun day

Kira's big soccer game

After two games of Kira standing around, her third game was a huge improvement. She played every second she was in the game, and even made a goal! She says two because she was throwing the ball in and the ref blew the whistle for the subs to come in, but Kira didn't realize it. So she threw the ball in, got it, and continued to the goal while everyone else was waiting on the subs. But if she says two goals, I'll go with that. I'm so proud of her! And of course it would happen the one time I didn't have my camera with me. Hopefully she'll play as hard next week too! She only has two games left- we will miss her last game because we will be in North Carolina.
I just wanted to make a quick update before heading out to church. The weather has been beautiful and we have been enjoying every bit of it (even though it's getting a little too warm too quickly in my opinion). I hope everyone has a great week!

Easter Weekend, part 2

In the last post we left off just after church with the balloon release. After church we went to have Easter dinner- at Buffalo Wild Wings.

JR signing 'stop' to Levi. I love it!'Dude, where's my food?!'When we got home we played in the backyard for a little while before heading in for naps.

the kids with Grandmapictures of Levi and I are so few and far between

Nana and Grandaddy got in that afternoon and we had Mason's party that night (pictures posted earlier) . Grandma left early Monday morning.

Kira taking a very rare nap with Grandy

Grandpa and Ronda (and Mulligan and Molly) came by Monday afternoon.

Mason watching the actionJefferson throwing the ball for Mulliganthe kids with Grandpa and RondaWe all went to watch Kira's soccer practice, then Grandpa and Ronda left after having dinner w/ us at Chick-fil-a.

Tuesday we went to Dollar Tree with Nana and Grandaddy, had lunch, then naps. They left Tuesday afternoon.

We had a fun, busy weekend, and we loved being able to see everyone! We are going to North Carolina Memorial Day weekend. We have only been living here 2.5 months, and it seems like we've either been out of town or had company here every other weekend! (I think that's a good thing- it means we're seeing a lot more of family than I though we would after moving!)

Easter weekend, part 1

This is going to be a long one, so I may have to break it into two posts.

All of the grandparents were able to come visit Easter weekend. Grandma was here Friday through Monday, Nana and Grandaddy were here Sunday through Tuesday, and Grandpa was here Monday.

I'll start with Easter Sunday.

Easter baskets, courtesy of Target ;)

SUGAR!!even some for MasonJefferson playing with his new 'mootorcycle' from GrandmaKira's new trick- 'switching her eyes'The FamJR's two comfiesEgg hunt!they did a balloon release at church

I think that's enough for one post, I'll finish the rest in another one!

Mason's First Birthday

We had Mason's birthday party on Easter Sunday so my parents could make it here to celebrate- Grandma Gay was already here.
Mason definitely enjoyed his cake! I think Kira and Jefferson enjoyed Mason's presents a little more than he did.

Jefferson showing off his Thomas shirt I made for him

just starting out with the cake

getting the hang of it

going all inall caked out

showing off his first tooth

messy boy!

after-cake bath