Bike Ride

It was an overcast Sat.  Perfect still for playing outside.  While Mommy unpacked storage boxes searching for missing baby items, Daddy took Trenton on a bike ride around our neighborhood and the ones behind us.  He loved it!  We quickly learned that he had outgrown his old helmet, though, as we geared him up for the adventure.  So, we adjusted Mommy's helmet for Trenton.  It worked fine.  This hobby will probably become their special outing together, especially when the baby arrives and Trenton is in need of some one-on-one time with Daddy! 



Relay for Life

From Grandparents/Parents to Aunts/Uncles and friends, we Relay for many people.  We all have personal connections to the cancer community and enjoying honoring/remembering all those individuals.  It was fun for Trenton to join me at Cobb's Relay for Life again this year.  He enjoyed removing the stakes marking camp sites but through some Momma guidance, we created another game with the dirt.  Grace and Trenton enjoyed the dirt so much that we eventually put them in charge of filling the luminary bags.

   

Hair Cuts

Trenton is really good about getting a hair cut.  The Buzz Lightyear car, I'm sure, has nothing to do with it!  :)  He cooperatively does as you ask and tinkers with all the knobs and buttons inside the car while getting his new do.  Yes the head turns all which ways, but he stays seated.  And, apparently he remembers what comes at the end of these hair cut sessions....lollipops!  Just as the stylist is winding down, he begins asking about them.  What a memory! 

D-Day

Delivery day that is, and we learned it is closer than we thought.  Our original due date was June 9; however, it was bumped up to delivery by June 2 (at 39 weeks) to avoid a c-section early in the pregnancy.  At today's appointment, Dr. Street told us she didn't think we'd make it to Memorial Day.  The baby is ready and I'm already progressing.  Wow!  That is a little intimidating since it sounds like I will actually go into labor this time and not be induced.  However, it is comforting to know she estimates the weight to be about 5lbs so the baby sounds healthy in size.  Since it doesn't appear I will make it to my initial goal of the end of the school year (post planning-May 30), my new goal is May 24th, the last day with the kids and 5th grade graduation.  God has His plan, though, so we know it will work out to whatever is best for both the baby and Mommy.

I do feel relieved for our busy, but productive, month of April.  I am thankful we were adamant and devoted towards potty training Trenton, and that his transition from the crib to the big boy room/bed was so smooth!  It was perfect timing it sounds like, and we hope no regression takes place after the little one arrives.  We also just bought newborn clothes (boy and girl) preparing for take home outfits from the hospital and big brother presents for Trenton each day we are at the hospital that are wrapped and in hiding.  As of today, we got a move on the recall items from the baby #1 that we had put off since they weren't in use anymore.  We probably should have done this awhile ago--oops--but the pressure was on after today's appointment!  Regardless, the new battery for the video monitor is in the mail and the pump is a-ok. We'll use those items right off the bat probably.  We have almost all the other infant items ready for baby minus a couple essential items Daddy will get from storage this weekend (carseat and little lamb seat--definitely need those!)

Please keep us in your thoughts as the delivery approaches.  We pray the baby remains healthy and everything goes as smoothly as possible.  Will keep you updated after our weekly doctor visits.  Our next appointment is next Tuesday, May 15th.  Thanks!

New Bath Fun

New found bath joys are bubbles and colored water.  This easy fun has added spark to bathtime! 

Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo

Lots of outside time today and lots of sweat!  We realized we need another haircut--gotta get that this week!  After only 5 mins outside, Trenton's hair was soaked.  We had fun playing while waiting for the Spivas to come over.  Once here, the boys went off doing whatever boys do.  From fort play inside Trenton's closet to the sandbox outside, they had a blast together.  (We learned the next day that the water table was full of sand--leave it to boys!) 

 Trenton loves his bubble rocket......

 and his bug box.......

 and his t-ball set..........

 and chalk.............

 and his Mommy!  Daddy put together an outdoor toy box after this day because we are constantly running back into the garage for more toys.  It is from one activity to the next.

 The tacos only lasted a minute before the Trenton and Hudson were getting their fishing pole ready. 

 Then, they were back outside in the sandbox again.

A popsicle cooled them down as their after dinner treat.

Rollins' 1st Birthday

Rollins had a super cute 1st birthday.  Off the Sesame Street theme, there was Oscar's Trash Can toss, Counting with the Count, Bert and Ernie's Ducky Adventure, Building Bird Feeders with Big Bird.....you name it, the party covered it.  All the kids, especially the older 2 year olds had a blast.  Way to be creative! 

 Trenton makes his pinecone bird feeder.  It was so much fun he actually made two!

 Mr. Justin helps Trenton and Sawyer count the items with the Count.

 I think Daddy was having more fun with the bubbles than Trenton.  Other games caught Trenton's attention.

 Playing in the water with the duckies was right up the little kids alley!

When Elmo visited, the excitement grew. 

 And how precious are these food platters off Oscar and Elmo!