Strawberries

The full strawberry package?!

hmmm...what seems wrong here

The other day the boys were snaking on food and said Mom we are all out of strawberries.  I went into the fridge and saw the first picture.  I was like...hmmm...it seems like we have a full package here?  Then I opened the pack and noticed that each and every strawberry had a perfect little bite out of them.  The boys were snacking alright?!!! 

Snow removal

 Sure is nice having a bunch of boys to help clear the driveway!  Okay Minnesota we are done with winter now right? 

Ansel's 4

Ansel celebrated his Golden Birthday! My baby turned 4!! He is not a baby any more. :(  4 really is one of my favorite ages.  I love the personality and all the conversations. 

Buca's for dinner of course! 

No smiles for Mom

Oh...I caught one! 

We love the Buca's B-day song

Cake

The boys

#1 B-day request a cake with a trophy on it

#2 B-day request a pinata

Even Grandma tried

Gold coins for the golden B-day

Happy 4th Birthday Ansel!  Here are a couple of the things you are up to right now.

*Your a story teller: always something with your farm, your haunted house or your castle full of princesses
*You get to hang out with Grandma, Tracy and Grandpa instead of going to daycare.  It's been so nice not having to send you to a daycare.  Next year you will start preschool to give them all a break!
*You love your brothers.  You guys can play and fight so well together.  In the end of the day I know you all really like each other.
*You give me a hard time at night and LOVE to sleep in my bed. This is half  my own fault.  I blame it on dad working nights and me being so tired at the end of the day.... it's just easier.
*You are a snuggler.... this also makes bedtime hard :)
*Your finally potty trained.  This has been for a few months now, but you were slow to want to use the potty.  Now I can say I have NO kids in diapers!  (slightly bittersweet but I'll get over it)

I have to say it...I can't believe you are 4!  The years go by way to fast.  I am excited for all the next phases with my three big boys. 

Valentines

Abel's shark box

Axel's Xbox

The boys Valentine's boxes made for school.  I'm not a Pintrest Mom (even if I wish I was) but Target sells these cute kits, which makes it easier and super cute. 

Organized Chaos

Boys..so crazy and so sweet

Organized chaos- this is what I feel our life is right now.  It's crazy how fast the weeks go for me.  Some day I'll look back at this time and miss it right?!  The rush home from work, dinner, homework with the occasional bath. My new-ish job (been there almost a year!) is intense, busy and full of new stuff to learn.  One of these days I'll write about my first year as a nurse manager.  It has been a whirlwind but I really like it...most days :)  I've been trying to keep up with my blog and all the 'stuff' we have been up to.

Axel read at church
 I was SO proud of him walking up to the front and reading in front of the whole church.  It was a youth day at church- a bunch of kids did readings and sang. He did such a great job!

Abel :)

A grasshopper...have you tried on of these?!
Adult ice cream..yummy

Ansel loves selfies

Fevers for everyone! 

 All three boys got sick and had fevers.  It was a rough week or four.  I think finally everyone is feeling better.  No more pooping, throwing up or fevers.  I can't wait to open the windows and get fresh air in the house.

Nerf gun wars....always makes everyone feel better