Abel choice for a nap spot

Great conversations

Playing catch

Wait for me!

We made it

Abel's request for a selfie :) or groupie

We sure miss Axel when he's at school but getting outside to play in the morning helps.  Our skin loves the Vitamin D!

Three's a crowd

Almost too crowed!

 Every now and then I'll get all three in the bath at the same time. Axel was so embarrassed that I was taking pictures.

All Smiles!

 Axel reading his school books to Ansel.  He loves to hear his big brother read to him.

Ansel 1 Year

Love his light wipsy baby hair

Look at that new tooth!

Ansel- 1 year stat's:
weight: 20 lbs 8 oz
height: 30 inches (25% for both)

What you are up to:
*crawling every where
*pulling up on every thing
*walking along furniture and walls
*getting in to every thing- loves the pots &pans and tupperware cupboards
*feeds yourself and love most foods
*drinking regular milk
*makes lot's of sounds- sorta "da-da and ma-ma"
*loves playing next to his brothers or climbing on his brothers
*has 3 almost 4 teeth.  2 on the bottom and 2 on the top

Easter

Happy Easter.    We left out carrots for the bunny and when Brian got up he said Axel and Abel were already sitting on the couch eating their candy! I asked him to take a few pictures for me- and a stole a few from Facebook.  The boys spent the day at Aunt Tracy's house. They got to have a egg hunt and celebrate Grandpa Rapp's Birthday.  A basket of candy and cake on the same day! I had to work this year. I always get bummed when I have to work on a holiday.  In the big picture we are all healthy and at home- not having to stay in the hospital.  Hope every one had a wonderful holiday and got to be at home with their family.

Spring Break 2015

Axel's first spring break as a 'school age' kid. He had a short list of what he hoped to do during his time off of school. I tried to keep him busy doing fun things so it felt like he had a great time. I am back to work now for the weekend but had a fun crazy busy week with my boys. Here are a few of the To Do List:

#1. Go to the Zoo

#2. Play at all the parks in town
We did 3 out of 5- not to bad!

My new walking buddy Hank

Ansel LOVES the swings!

Digging with Hank

My boys :)

Love the little shadow in my arms

#3. Go to a Movie
We saw Home

 This was the first movie I have gone to with Abel! It sure has been a busy last couple of years- seems like it has flown by. I remember doing so much with Axel when it was just him. Now we have 3 busy boys to contend with. Sorry Abel- the crux of being the middle child! I'm so thankful to Ann for watching the baby.  The movie was really cute. Abel ended up snuggling on my lap towards the end:)

so many snacks

Cotton Candy!!

Driving home with the windows down!

 Axel told me at the end of the day- it was the best day ever! Well I'll take that!!

Look they do get along 

#4. Go out to eat
Dairy Inn

 Hamburgers, french fries and cheese curds. Yes, we have pigged out this week but we were super active so that helps right? The boys even had ice cream cones after lunch.  Axel said- "Come on Mom you don't need to take a picture of the ice cream", so I guess I didn't.

Abel's picture for the Easter Bunny

Axel's picture for the Easter Bunny

Of course I have to work Easter so me and the boys made pictures for the Easter Bunny tonight. We put them on the fridge so the bunny will see it and made sure our baskets are out and ready.