THIS IS WHY I ALWAYS BRING MY CAMERA...

We went to the park one night last week when Michael got home from work. I was going to leave the camera at home but of course I am "momarazzi" and you just never know what might happen so I brought my third baby (my camera) along. The park we went to has a huge hill in between the soccer fields and the playground. Davis took off up the hill ( I assumed he wanted to just look down the other side); Michael and Diana chased after him. I of course grabbed my camera and walked up to the top of the hill. When I looked down this is what I saw..



Davis joined the girls soccer practice. The coach said it was fine so he stuck around for awhile before coming back to the playground.

WHY I LOVE DAVIS....

Davis is 3.5 today. He is half way through the third year of his life. He is learning new words/ideas daily and amazes me with all of his knowledge. Here are a few pictures to show why I love Davis so much.

He spells random words on the fridge to make Mommy happy. I couldn't contain my smile when he spelled this word and said "Mom that makes you happy, right?"


He wrote his name without me asking him to. He ran out of room for the "S" but it doesn't matter to me because he loves to write without me asking him to. My goal has always been for him to learn because he "wants" to not because I'm "forcing" him to.


He has a great smile and is almost always happy and laughing. He loves when all four of us go somewhere together. He will say "Mom we have a whole family here!"


He is determined, confident, and brave. Davis is not afraid to try anything and will introduce himself to everyone he meets.


Davis is goofy and loves to make his sister laugh. He is always watching out for her. If she is not with him, he tells everyone he has a "baby sister". Recently, he has told us he would like a baby brother and would like to name him Dave!!

There are many other things I love about Davis - these were just a few I could show in photos. Happy half-way to 4 Davis.

Love,
Mom

ARIA'S 6TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

We had a blast today at Aria's birthday party. The kids loved the indoor water park. I wish we could go back tomorrow - so much fun!!

THE BIG BAD SLIDE

The first thing Davis spotted at the water park was the huge waterslide. One second he was in the water with Daddy and next thing you know I see him take off to climb the stairs of the "big slide". My first instinct was to run and get him but there was a lifeguard at the top so I figured they would send him down if he was too little.

This is the waterslide...


This is my little 3 year old preparing to go down the slide after convincing the lifeguard he could do it. They had another lifeguard come over to catch him at the bottom.


And finally here is Mr. Davis coming out of the slide at FULL SPEED head first. Notice the only thing you see is his feet sticking out. He gets out of the water bawling, gives me a huge hug and says "Mommy that was one big bad slide. I was scared!!".


After he calms down a bit he decided maybe he would try again. He climbed all the way to the top, stood there for a while, and climbed right back down. He then decided this slide might be a better fit for him....



Daddy got a work out with these two today!

GETTING READY FOR A SWIM PARTY!!!

I had to get the kids new swimsuits last night for a swim birthday party they were invited to today. Here they are "posing" earlier today. We needed to make sure everything fit and of course take photos :-)

EASTER FUN AT AUNT JACKIE'S

These two were excited to see my my brother and his wife AND their new puppy Emma. As you can see they are going crazy in the front window.






You know Davis was in heaven here...

ALL DRESSED-UP FOR EASTER

Oh, how I love these two. I am biased but they are adorable beyond words...

FUN EASTER PROJECTS

Dyeing easter eggs with Grammy and Daddy...



Grammy made these - very cute...


Davis frosted and decorated the bunny cake himself with minimal help. He was very proud. It doesn't look too bad considering he is 3 (LOL!)

WHO SAYS CLEANING ISN'T FUN?

I had two helpers while scrubbing the kitchen floor Saturday morning. I told them we were having a cleaning party and they joined right in. We did not want Grammy to see how dirty our floor was when she got here later that day :-)

EASTER BUNNY TIME!

We got up early Friday morning to go to see the Easter Bunny. Daddy was able to spend Friday morning with the kids at one of their favorite hang-outs (Generations at Play). Davis even got the Easter Bunny to help him play Limbo. D&D were very spoiled as they got to visit with the Easter Bunny for a whole hour and only had to take turns with about 10 other kids.

GORGEOUS WEATHER PLUS ZOO PASS = GREAT DAY!

Michelle and I took the kids to the zoo last week. We were there for over 3 hours. Everyone was wearing shorts and t-shirts. It felt like summer!!



Davis protecting his little sister on the zoo train. She loves when he does this.
One tired little lady - I caught her sleeping and waving at the same time.
Even Davis needed a nap - mission accomplished!!

PARK DAY WITH AUNT KAREN

Thanks for helping me chase the kids up and down the hill Aunt Karen - can you say workout??