Horsing Around

We have had a fun couple of weeks around here. The kids are getting to ages where they tell they want to go or do certain things. They are cooperating in public, just overall pretty sweet. Now if only I could get them to leave me alone when I am on the phone ;).

On Mother's Day the whole family went to the barn and tried out my new riding buddy. Little Joe was the first one to join me, but we had some strap issues. Poor kid was completely cockeyed by the time he got down. After a little adjusting things were much better. Garrett rode next and loved it, then Katie sat up front with me. I think she is still too little to ride behind. The funny thing about Bug is she insisted on wearing her jockey goggles. She was cracking me up! I also have plenty of help in the stall now as well. :)

We've also just been goofing around. I am trying to get Katie completely potty trained by the time we move in July. So she spends a lot of time downstairs messing around...again with camera unnoticed by Mama. She has also given herself her first haircut. Luckily with the curls it is hard to tell unless you pick up individual curls.

Counting down the days until school ends and of course the move! We are grateful to have signed a lease on a beautiful house in Georgia with a great school right down the street. It's gonna be a good and exciting summer :o)

Garrett turns four!!

My sweet dimpled kiddo turned four on Mother's Day this year. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter gift. He has talked about his birthday for weeks and when it finally got here I was so happy that his party and day lived up to his expectations.

We went to Fun Zone, a local place here with inflatables, mini golf, a skating rink, and arcade games. Our little video gamer wanted a Sonic the Hedgehog theme. Several of his friends from preschool came and they had a blast. Joe and I were very surprised Garrett wanted to hang with his buddies and not follow his brother around like usual. It was pretty stinkin cute.

I had been in Columbus Ohio (Little Joe had some testing done there) the previous several days but still managed to whip up Garrett's cake. He was very happy with it :).

He has been playing with all of his super cool presents since. We are so blessed with this youngin.

Now for 4 things I love about my Garretto...

1) Those dimples...I cannot get enough of them. I want to just kiss him all over when he grins at me.

2) His sense of humor. This kid is getting so funny. He has that perfect "state the obvious" humor most 4 years have.

3) His sweetness. He is a very cuddly kid and I love it. Many a mornings I wake up with him snuggled against my back and I will take it as long as I can get it.

4) He is so caring. This kid is always sharing. He hears his sister cry and brings her something to cheer her up. The other day we were out shopping and a baby in a stroller dropped her bottle. Garrett didn't think twice. He stepped over and picked it up for her. Love him!!!

Happy Birthday Garretto Burrito! You are a huge joy in our lives!