Random

Winnie has a thing for Andy's drawer that he keeps all of his socks and undershirts in. When he gets home from work, she'll go get him a pair of socks to change into from his dress black ones. I always catch her in their, digging around. Such a random place to like, I know. She's never even shown an interest in my drawer with colorful scarves and socks.

I am trying to get better at not always knowing what she's doing...you know, leaving her up to her own devices more. She doesn't need me following her around, cramping her creativity. Enter this outfit. She stripped herself of her clothes and replaced them with Andy's socks and shirt. Hilarious!

Early Easter Celebrations

We took the kiddos to the Missouri Botanical Gardens yesterday for their Easter "Eggstravaganza." We had the best time! I was worried that the idea of hunting for Easter eggs was too mysterious and random for Winnie to appreciate, so Friday night, we practiced at our house. It would be putting it VERY lightly to say that Winnie enjoys egg hunting. She will hide them in the living room and then find them and put them in her basket. Over and over and over. Anyways, we were a little overwhelmed by the large number of people at the Botanical Gardens, but it was really a special time. Winnie was so excited to meet the Easter Bunny, but freaked out when I tried to get her to take a picture with him. Reminded me of THIS. Another holiday with a photo just Rush with that holiday's mascot:) Winnie found her allotted 10 eggs and then we tried to meet the Easter Bunny. Her favorite part of the morning was the cookies and juice box they gave her afterwards. Thanks, Googie and Pawpaw, for the beautiful baskets...we love them! I think Easter might be one of my favorite holidays as a Mommy!

The Magic House

Here are some shots from our morning at the Magic House with the Reinbergs. Winnie and Albert had a great time. Any time W couldn't find Al, she would wander around yelling his name. Aaron and I were just chasing those two around the whole time, so I think it may have been a good workout. And I forgot my camera, so they aren't the best photos...taken on my iPhone.

Rush and Winnie in the mirrors. She had a great time counting her reflections. "So many Winnies!" she would exclaim.

Fun with the sprayers. (This is a great shot of W's "cheese!" face. How about a smile?!

Even Rush got in on the water fun!

These two could not be any cuter.

They also have their moments. But, hey, sometimes I wish I could kick Andy. Love is a mixed-bag of emotions.

Rush all cool with the big kids at a light table.

And here, the only way to get Winnie to leave. Finding the piano that makes bubbles. It's right next to an exit.

When she woke up from her nap today, she asked, "Go make bubbles with Albert?"

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So Proud

Grace Anne, my lovely and TALENTED niece was featured in an art show in Branson. Her piece was one of 25 chosen out of the 4200+ students in the K-12 school district. I love it, Grace! I am always proud of all my nieces and nephews, just because they are all so amazing.

FIngerpainting

Strides

Rush has been eating better lately! It's amazing how excited you get about things that aren't a big deal just because they are such a big deal. (That sentence makes perfect sense in my head) He ate a full serving of carrots last night and some peach rice pudding today for lunch. I'm also trying to stop nursing and switch to formula bottles--this is a process that takes a while. Him eating solids would help tremendously. I think this eating surge is thanks, in part, to Sprout Organic Baby Food. It's amazing...so close to the homemade food that I just don't have the time/energy to do for a second child (sorry, Rush). But it's delicious and the company's co-founder and executive chef is Tyler Florence. I love his show! Anyways, just another company I'm super excited about and had to share. Here's a photo of what a lot of meal times look like now....Winifred on my lap, cheering Rush on (really, repeatedly asking me for bites of his baby food). She is very fun--when he takes a bite, she'll raise her arms and shout, "Hooray! He did it! Rush open his mouth!" I hope she is learning great lessons in how to always cheer on her brother.

Together