Lotsa Picsa

And I mean lots of pics I'm behind on posting. I'll try to upload the key photos of events since Halloween 2014.  So far two huge milestones have happened.  Lauren lost her first tooth with another on the way out, and Michael turned 4. Oh- and he can chew gum now. He will be the one to remind you of this whenever he sees you. It's crazy to see these two now and no longer see baby faces :(

They are fun and funny kids, and like to laugh and yell and fight and run and go go go. We just had Lauren's pom recital today and it was fun to watch her progression since the start of dance.  She is choosing to take a break for now and just do soccer and swim. Michael has natural rhythm and likes to dance as well. Here is a quick video of him with his latest dance moves:

Christmas Frosty with the new Badgers snowman kit.

We're not scared of Santa THIS year!

Looking pretty

Family trip to Wisconsin Dells- Great Wolf Lodge.

The morning we were leaving the Dells, LK lost her first tooth! She pulled and twisted it out by herself. So proud.

Michael Turns 4!! Go big guy!

Skylanders are the hot commodity. I made him a Pop Fizz pinata.

Tradition- balloon avalanche

LK's Pom Recital. 6 years old in just over a month...watch out!

Lauren and Chloe- friends 

Boo!

Happy Halloween 2014!

Bed Jumpers

Michael is in his big bed finally.  We realized we went as long as we could and he was getting too big. He enjoys it but still sleeps parallel to his pillows as if he was still sleeping in the toddler bed.

And this is what happens when I say, "Kids, no TV. Please play nice with each other for a half hour while I make dinner..."

The had turned the fort I made, into a "pit", consisting of all of the blankets and bed pillows they could find. I took these after I made them put underwear back on. :)

Lauren Kate- 5 yrs young

Our Lovely Lauren turned 5 last month and she had quite the birthday. Her friends joined her for a bear-building party and had lots of fun.  Lauren is having a big year this year as she finishes 4K and heads into Kindergarten this fall.  She is definitely ready with her numbers, letters, etc. She now reads books at night and knows a lot of the words!  She loves to dress up like Elsa and perform. We have watched Frozen 8 times and listen to the CD every day in the car. Lauren is a GUM fanatic. (Aunt Erin, you will have to have a pack ready because I clearly remember that framed picture with letter to LK upon her birth that you would always have gum as her aunt :) ). She likes to color, play UNO, play soccer, perform ballet, swim and pom pons. She is our little competitor, especially when it comes to winning at UNO or getting down the stairs first. We love everything about her. XO LK

 She woke up to a surprise balloon avalanche.

 Opening presents...she received a LeapPad and she was thrilled

 Ready for the big Build-A-Bear Party

Happy Easter

The kids had a blast this year doing the egg hunt at North Hills and then receiving their baskets and Easter gifts. (who wouldn't?) Here are the highlights.

Hawaiian Day at school, wearing the Kauai shirt from Nani & Papa

Same for LK, grass skirt and coconuts.

HAPPY EASTER

The hunt for the baskets begins. LK is on a mission, and MC is trying to get to the egg before LK.

Elsa dress made by Grandma. Lauren was in heaven.

Batman cape made by Grandma.

Pillow Case Race

What a beautiful day today!  Yes it was still cold, but we got to spend a lot of sorely needed time getting fresh air today.  After naps we went out and the kids sat in a snow fort while Chris and I chipped away at shoveling the packed snow from the driveway. It felt so good to get some air without fear of frostbite.  And then the kids spent some more energy doing pillow case races down the hall.  Overall nice day!  xoxo

Video wouldn't upload, sorry.

Psssst

I am potty training!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And it is going really really well.  I just had one accident the other day, but am on day 3 of wearing my new big boy underwear.  I start in my new classroom at daycare today too and will be going on the toilet at school regularly (mom's words, not mine)!  Lauren helps cheer me on too. Fun times!