Project Life: Week 13

Monday, March 28

Today, our little bumblebee wanted to take a cruise on her new bike after dinner. How could we say no to a smile like this?

When we got home, Josh pointed out the buds on our peach tree and we admired the cherry blossoms and forsythia. I love this part of spring, how, after such a long period of quiet, the whole yard seems to come alive at once.







Tuesday, March 29
Today, after working out and coming home for a quick dinner, we decided to treat the girls to a Dairy Queen and a trip to the park. Elaina showed off her monkey bar skills--she is amazingly strong and did the entire set by herself multiple times. Such determination, too!


Wednesday, March 30
Today, as I was getting ready to eat my oatmeal and nuts at my desk, I noticed a little bit of love was sent my way:


And then, at home, I got to see a bit more. As we were getting ready to eat dinner, Ellie thought it'd be fun to put on my rainboots. Elaina didn't want to miss out on the fun, so she put on Josh's. I went to take a picture of them holding hands, and this is what I got instead.




After dinner, the girls decided to rummage through their dress up clothes. Elaina came out wearing this. I'm not sure what she was supposed to be, but it was hilarious.


Thursday, March 31
I was really behind on folding laundry this week, so I quarantined myself in our laundry room to tackle it, but Ellie decided to stop in and make my task a little bit brighter.


Friday, April 1
Today was one of those awesome days where work decides to reward you by letting you not be there. In other words, we had a team building event at a bowling alley this afternoon, and I got to bring the girls. It was so much fun. The girls did a great job, and Elaina even managed to strike up a rivalry with Ryne, one of my coworkers. She was bound and determined to beat him and did really well! Ellie liked him mostly because he threw her in the air after each of her turns. We bowled for a couple of hours and then got to pick Josh up early at work. What a great day!










Saturday, April 2
Today was notable because, after 3 months of working toward it, I finally hit my weight goal for our trip to Mexico. Josh had hit his awhile ago, but he insisted we celebrate today. We ran several errands, including a trip to Lowes where we amazingly didn't come home with a new tree, and where I attempted to take a decent picture of Elaina and Ellie and got only 50% cooperation in actually looking at the camera (story of my life). After our errands, we went to Chilis for dinner, which the girls loved. Unfortunately, after dinner, I got the news that Gramma was in the E.R. and not doing well, so much of the rest of the evening was spent worrying about her. Josh and I watched the NCAA basketball games and I checked my phone, thankful to find out Gramma wasn't admitted along the way.

Elaina, look at the camera.

Elaina! Look at the camera! Here! RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!

Succes-ish

Sunday, April 3
Today was an absolutely gorgeous day. Though the winds were howling, it was warm enough to spend nearly the entire afternoon outside. The girls blew bubbles and played on their playset, while Josh and I cleaned the yard, sprayed the trees, spread crabgrass preventer, and readied our flower beds. After a quick rest for some tea and a snack, we came back outside to plant our onions, peas, potatoes, and thyme. Such a great day.

Here are your flower seeds, Mama!

Practicing for the Olympics

Little chive eater