Let's Go Fly A Kite

Last weekend the weather was gorgeous so we headed out to the beach!

Since I have never flown a kite, we headed down to the beach with our kite in hand.

The weather was perfect for flying a kite so Claire and Mark got the kite in the air in a matter of seconds!

 Oliver didn't really know what was going on, but once Claire explained it to him he was amazed!

The kids loved watching the kite.

Everyone took a turn flying the kite.

And I flew a kite for the first time.  I must say, I was expecting a little more excitement.

Oliver preferred to play by the water and blow me kisses.

And ham it up.

Claire loved flying the kite. 

My mother in law loved watching her grandbabies play on the beach (her most favorite place on earth).

We even got a decent family picture!!!

It was a great afternoon spent at the beach!  But now I CANNOT wait for summer!!!!!!!!!

Thomas The Train!!

Today we spent the day with Thomas The Train!!!  Oliver loved every single second of today!  He was thrilled to think that we were on the Island of Sodor.

Even Claire had a blast!

Claire and Oliver even enjoyed the train museum.  I loved this exhibit on the Erie Canal.  I have a strange love of the Erie Canal.

Claire and Daddy snuggling up for the train ride.

Me and my man enjoying our train ride.

Oliver went nuts every time they blew he whistle!  He was a little upset when he went to give the conductor his ticket and he said that Oliver could keep the ticket.  Oliver really wanted to give it to him for some reason.

The kids were thrilled to see Sir Topham Hatt!!  Oliver wouldn't stop hugging him.  Notice his little eyes are closed.

We finally got Oliver to let go of him for long enough to get a picture.

My babies.  Claire is such a little Momma to Oliver.  She was constantly asking him if he was having fun and lifting him up to see stuff.  It was so sweet.

The face painting was a huge hit!  Oliver loved having Thomas on his cheek.  He made me take a picture so that he could see it right away.

When it was Claire's turn she asked the girl, "Do you know how to paint chocolate chip cookies? I would like that please."  I love her.

We had a great day!  Oliver had so much fun!  It didn't take him long to pass out on the way home.  I absolutely love doing things like this with my family.  Other kids were crying and having tantrums all over the place and my kids were little angels.  They are so well behaved for stuff like this!  I love them!!!!!

Mother's Day Reminder

Today I came home to a beautifully sealed present from Claire.  When I finally got the envelope open this is what I found. Apparently she does not know that I have been waiting for this since she was born and I would NEVER forget!!

Claire Starts Soccer!

Yesterday was Claire's first day of soccer.  She played a couple years ago in a Daddy and Me program (click HERE to see Claire's first soccer practice) and then she took a few years off to try out lacrosse.  Well, now she is back and she had a blast!

Claire looked adorable in her uniform.

And of course, she had to give me her signature pose.

They started out with some chin ups.  Just kidding!  The kids had a blast playing before the game started.

They played Red Light, Green Light with the ball and Claire loved it!

At first Claire was a little hesitant to get the ball but after a while she was all over it!  She even scored TWO goals!!!!!!  And while she made me promise that I would not hoot and holler really loudly, I couldn't help myself!!!!!

Then she spent a little time as the goalie.

At the end of the game the kids all slapped hands and said, "Good game."  It was super adorable.

After the game, while the kids munched on their snacks Oliver hung out with his girlfriend.  He has, yet again, fallen in love with an older woman.  I swear this boy is girl crazy!  Everywhere we go he finds a pretty girl and falls in love. 

Claire really enjoyed playing soccer, I can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds!

In other news,  Claire has been asked to be in my cousin Leah's wedding.  The other day we went to get her flower girl dress.  Claire felt like a princess the whole time, she was adorable!

Fun In The Sun

The weather has been gorgeous lately!!  We have been spending a lot of time outside just soaking up the sun and enjoying the weather!

Of course I took advantage of the sunshine and made the kids pose from some pictures.  I love these two chickens.

Oliver loves to be outside and play any type of sports.  For his birthday he is going to need every type of sporting equipment out there.

Claire loves to sit under her favorite tree in the front yard and write in her journal.  

Oliver loved helping Mark cut the grass.  He is such a boy :)

This past week we had Claire's dancing pictures.  Here is my little dancer with her BFF Giada.

 Click here and here and here to see our little dancers the last few years.  I can't believe that this is Claire's fourth year of dancing!!!  I can remember her first year like it was yesterday!!