Choo Choo and Egg Hunt

Yesterday we went to a "choo choo" birthday party that also had an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny! It was so exciting. Henry was REALLY into the choo choo train...as expected. He also loved the conductor hat party favor and wore it for the rest of the day. Anna had lots of fun with her friends that were there as well. It was a great party!

Happy Birthday Anna!

I can not believe that my BABY girl is five! That just sounds too old. We had a wonderful day on her birthday yesterday. She was so excited about going to school since she shares the same birthday with her friend, Mia. We took petit fours with A's, 5's and M's on them to celebrate. After school we met Chad for a birthday lunch at one of Anna's favorite places. Anna also had ballet, and then we had a birthday dinner at home. Her meal of choice: filet mignon, green beans, dinner rolls and caprese salad.

We are so lucky to have Anna! She is quite a personality, and she definitely keeps me on my toes. Anna has an amazing memory, and she is very inquisitive...sometimes we have to google for answers to her questions. Her favorite "toys" are her brother, books, dolls and princesses! When asked what she wanted for her birthday, she said books, clothes and shoes...she is my kind of child. Anna loves her brother so much, and she is quite protective of him. She loves her friends as well, and she is quite the social butterfly. She actually had her first sleepover after her friend Mia's birthday party on Thursday night. I was WAY more nervous than she was! She had a blast, and apparently the only time we were mentioned was when she said her prayers at night. She didn't want to leave the next day!

Wye Mountain Daffodil festival

This is seriously one of my favorite things about Arkansas...daffodils! I just love them, and I have always enjoyed the Wye Mountain Daffodil festival. It just feels like spring is here! Anna and Henry had a wonderful time there today!

Hot Springs

Monday we went to Hot Springs to the lakehouse! It was gorgeous weather, and we had a great time playing outdoors. Our friends, Jana and Lilly, went with us. Anna and Lilly had a "sleepover" which was quite exciting! Luckily, they were so worn out that they fell asleep rather quickly! We played putt putt golf and went to Garvan Woodland Gardens. They were gorgeous! There were around 150,000 tulips in bloom as well as loads of other flowers. Anna, Henry and Lilly loved the childrens area of the gardens where they were able to climb around and explore.

Horse races

This weekend we went with some friends to the horse races in Hot Springs! This was the first time Chad and I watched the races from the Jockey Club. It was a lot of fun! We didn't cash a ticket all day, but we still had a great time.

Big Boy!

We have been trying to encourage Henry to use the potty since he was 18 months before bath time. He has never been very interested. Last night, while he was in the shower he said that he needed to go. We put him on the potty and he actually went! We were so excited. So was he. His bike helmet was in the bathroom because we had just come in from outside, and he hadn't wanted to take it off. He promptly put it back on while using the potty. I guess that this is the start of potty training, Henry style!

"MY DID IT!"

Beautiful weather

Today we have spent a ton of time outdoors in this gorgeous weather! We went to the zoo this morning and then played outside before nap! Henry and Anna loved the zoo. This was the first time that Henry could say all of the animal names, and it was so fun seeing him so excited. His favorite animals are the giraffes, and Anna's are the snakes and bears. Interesting, don't you think? I am looking forward to grilling tonight and playing outside more!

One more thing...Anna and Henry both love driving around with their windows down and the sunroof open in this fabulous weather. Anna also says, "let's jam out mom!" Yesterday afternoon we were "jamming out" and Anna was dancing in the backseat. One hand was in the air doing what Chad calls my "signature dance move" and the other hand was in her thumb sucking pose...it was quite a sight.

All I have to say is thank goodness for the spring and sunshine!