A Day At The National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Jaylee didn't have school yesterday, so Russ took the day off from work and we had a family fun day!  We took the kids to the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

We made it there just in time to see the Orangatain cross over on the ropes above.

Sawyer did so great!  He hardly ever fussed, he just took everything in.

Jaylee and Marshall did wonderful!  There was only minimal whineing and it was towards the end when everyone's legs and feet were getting tired.

Marshall decided it would be cute to pick the bear's nose!  Ha ha

I'm sure I got my excercise in for the day pushing the stroller around the zoo.  We walked around 6 miles total.

Jay and Marshall posing by the Panda statue.

We got so lucky seeing the pandas.  We got to see them playing inside and outside!

The peacocks were funny.  He was struting around showing off his tail feathers.  He was fiesty.  He even wandered into the walking path and crossed over in front of the people.

I have the cutest kids ever!

We tried to get Jaylee to take our picture..... ya didn't go too well, so we did it ourselves!

Everyone be SILLY

Me and the kiddos and my windblown hair!!

This Lion was staring at Jaylee and watching her.

Russ had Marshall try to pull out the Prairie dog!  Too funny

The Prairie Dog's zoo keeper put down a canvas with paint on it.  She coaxed them across with treats and had them paint a picture.  It was really cute to watch.  When they saw her they went running to her, wagging their little tails!

Sawyer was laughing histarically everytime Russ would hiccup.

The whole time we were at the zoo Marshall asked to see the King Cobra.  He was so excited to finally see him.

After the zoo we went out to dinner at P.F. Changs.  

Jaylee is pretty good at using chop sticks and as you can see Marshall really LOVES noodles.

Sawyer sat in a high chair for the very first time ever!

We had such a great day!  It was much needed family bonding time.  The kids were fantastic and the weather was perfect.  It was a great day!

Peace and love......

Jaylee's First Soccer Game

Jaylee had her very first soccer game today.  She is on Team Rattlers.

In the beginning of the game there was a lot of confusion as to which goal to kick the ball into!!

But once she started getting the hang of it, she really gave it all she had!

Battle over the ball!!

Some of her little dance friends are on her soccer team.

It's been so neat to watch them grow up together.  They have all been in dance together since they were 3 years old.

It turned out to be a beautiful day!  It literally started to rain on our way home after her game.

We were so proud of her.  She did her best and although her team lost (miserably).....

They had a lot of fun and did their very best!!

Peace and love.....

Because he pecks a lot.......

The other day we were tending to the chickens.  Russ and I were doing our thing when out of no where Marshall blurted out this.....

"I'm going to name my chicken Pecker"

Russ and I looked at each other and we completely lost it.  

Hysterical laughter, with tears streaming down our faces.

Marshall looked at us with all seriousness and replied

"It's because he pecks a lot"

 I live for these moments!!

Peace and love....

DUCKS

Russ brought us home 6 baby ducklings that were only a few days old.

We are in love with them.  They are so sweet and so cute.

They don't mind be held and cuddled.  This one here is the smallest one of the bunch that Jaylee named "Tiny"

It was pretty warm out, so we gave them a practice swim, to get them used to the water.

Marshall was so curious about their feet.  He kept looking and touching their little duck feet.  He was so curious.  It was so sweet to watch.

Even Paolo was curious....

It is so exciting getting our little "farm" started.  It's going to be a great spring and summer!!

Peace and love......

Easter weekend

We started our weekend by heading over to our friends the Alexanders to color Easter eggs, and have an Easter egg hunt outside.

The weather was so perfect the whole weekend.  Even our dog Woody was enjoying the sunshine!

We colored Easter eggs again with our friends the Betterelli's!

The kids got to visit the Easter Bunny too!

Easter morning was so much fun.  The kid's came down and saw their loot.

Then they went on an Easter egg hunt through the house.

The Easter bunny brought Sawyer his very first stuffed Easter bunny.

Poor Sawyer hasn't felt well the whole weekend.  He is teething and very uncomfortable!

He got 2 of his bottom front teeth within a week of each other!

After I got Easter dinner started, and cleaned up we went outside and I took some pictures of the kids.

Marshall's face is priceless in the photo below!

I got a few good ones of Sawyer, but it was hard because he was so fussy..

I couldn't be more proud of these 3 beautiful children!

Jaylee is growing up way too fast!!

And Marshall..... is hilarious!

We really enjoyed our first Easter in our new home with our family and friends!!  Most everyone came over for a ham feast and the guys worked in the yard, the kids played and the girls hung out inside.  It was a great time!!

Happy Easter!!

Peace and love......