Party Party Party

Blake and me driving a car at Chuck E. Cheese's
Daddy and Drew

Blake riding a roller coaster ride at Chuck E. Cheese's

Painting Easter Eggs

Playing in a shark inflatable at Sadie's party

This weekend was really fun filled. We started off Saturday with swimming lessons. Blake sat on the top step the whole time and refused to go in. I'm hopeful that next week he'll at least make it to the second step. Actually I'd even be happy if he just sat there but at least did the same motions that the other kids were doing. We rushed from swim lessons over to his friend Sadie's birthday party. He had a really fun time, although he always wanted to be with Sadie and she is super quick so he couldn't keep up with her. Sunday was a big day for Blake because he got to have his potty party at Chuck E. Cheese. We told him that if he went 7 days without an accident he could invite a friend to Chuck E. Cheese's. Let me tell you, it was a wild time. Blake had a blast! Kyle and I could't believe how many people went to Chuck E. Cheese's on a Sunday night. It was pretty crazy. I kind of missed the Show Biz Pizza animals though. I kept waiting for Billy Bob to come out or the scary drummer ape. They actually didn't have any animals on stage, just Chuck E. in the corner. I was a little disappointing even though I'm sure Blake would have been terrified of the animals just like I was at his age. Blake also got a haircut and painted Easter eggs on Sunday. Today it is back to real life again. We are finally feeling better although Drew still has some congestion. Earlier today he kept snorting and Blake said "Drew sounds like a pig."

Hail storm

Blake digging the hail off of one of our bushes
Our deck after the storm

More hail
Blake loved getting to see the hail that fell on Wednesday evening. He keeps asking if it is Christmas (I think he thinks it's snow and he remembers snow from KC Christmas). Fortunately I don't think we had any damage except for my newly planted flowers that are completely demolished. Oh well, they probably wouldn't have lasted too long anyways since I don't have a very green thumb.

Slacker

Blake frolicking at the water fountain
Drew prior to getting sick this week

Attacking one of his toys

Sorry to those of you that look every Monday to see a new post. This week there wasn't one. I was kind of slacking on that but now my excuse is legitimate. Blake was sick last weekend and was nice enough to pass it on to Drew and I. I hope I am over the worst, but poor Drew is miserable. His cries are so pitiful. Blake, Drew and I spent the past few days at my parents because I was too sick to take care of them and Kyle was out of town. Blake loved going to the Galleria Mall near their house and playing in the water feature there. He told us that he needed to take his clothes off before he could play in it. Luckily I talked him out of the nakedness. Blake's new thing is calling Kyle and I mom and dad instead of mommy and daddy. We aren't too happy about it and told him he should call us mommy and daddy until he gets to kindergarten. He doesn't seem to be agreeing with that yet. Hopefully this is just a phase.

Weekend with Brad

Blake's medal from soccer clinic


Blake and Drew with Uncle Brad

Blake riding the train at the birthday party

Fieleke Family at breakfast after the 5K

Blake and Uncle Brad

Well we are exhausted after another fun weekend. Our friend Brad came in to town Friday night. He convinced Kyle to run a 5K with him. Brad has been training for a half marathon, Kyle had't been running at all. Let's just say that Kyle is still feeling it. He wants to run another one though so it must not have been too bad. After the run we went and had brunch at this really yummy restaurant called South Congress Cafe. We hadn't been there before but we'll definitely be going back. That afternoon Blake had a birthday party to go to. He had a really fun time because they got to ride the train twice and played in the dirt with sticks. What more can a 3 yr old ask for? Today Blake finished his soccer clinic and got his first medal. He's so proud of it that he is even napping with it.

Facebook pressure

Oh, I forgot to mention that I am feeling a little pressure to join facebook. Most of you know that I have been pretty anti-facebook, but now that Kyle joined and I keep seeing the emails pour in about who has written on his wall or joined as his friend, I'm feeling a little left out. Especially because a lot of them are my friends or relatives. I'm not caving yet, but it is tempting :)

Weekend with Uncle Jeff and Aunt Cindy

Just to prove that Drew can smile

Aunt Cindy feeding Drew


Uncle Jeff found a quick way to Blake's heart...candy

Aunt Cindy enjoying some snuggle time

Unlce Jeff's turn

My aunt and uncle from Iowa came to visit over the weekend. How great it was to see them! Blake also enjoyed having his friend Sadie over on Friday night and Kyle and I enjoyed the company of her parents. The weather has been beautiful so we've played at the park a few times in the past few days. It's great to know that spring is near (at least down here) :)