Spring Break!

 This week was the boys spring break. Doran was off all week and Brock had school Tuesday and had Wednesday and Thursday off. Brock was very upset when he found out that he had school Tuesday and that Doran did not. He kept saying how it wasn't fair. After thinking about it I had an idea that might make him not so mad about going to school. My plan was to let him ride his bike to and from school. It worked like money! He rode both ways without a single problem. I took pictures because I rode alongside him, but I lost all my pictures because I had to get a new phone! He wants to ride his bike to school every day now!

 Most of our spring break has been riding bikes outside and having sleepovers on the family room floor. We have watched lots of different movies and lots of Shark Weeks. Thursday Grandma Geneal took the boys to the aquarium. They were so excited to go. When we got there they wanted pictures of everything. I took lots of pictures and they had so much fun!

 Brock's favorite was the river otters. They were adorable! They were also showoffs!

 This little guy noticed us standing there watching him so he jumped in the water and kept swimming in big circles! He was making me dizzy!

 Doran loved that they had a megalodon jaw! Some of the teeth were almost as big as their heads!

 Sharks!

 Grandma bought the boys souvenirs and they haven't left their sides since!

 Then grandma took us to Chipotle for me! Score!

 I promised the boys donuts over spring break too. So first thing Friday morning we went and got some with Audrey!

 Doran built his first lego without any help last night! He did such a good job. Then he and Brock started working on more once they figured out they could do it. Brock built this helicopter!

 Doran built this firetruck! They were all pretty tricky so we are so proud of them!

 A couple years ago Susan noticed my moissanite was chipped. I just had it rotated and didn't do anything about it. The other day she told me I could now have it replaced for free with a brand new stone. She showed me a beautiful one she had ordered and I loved it! She had it switched out the next day and it looks as good as new! I love it!

One last little story. Yesterday when Seth got off work and called me Brock answered my phone. He was talking to Seth and melting my heart at the same time. He said, "Dad, I wish I had a wishing well. I would wish that you didn't have to work because I miss you."

Easter 2013

 We had such a fun Easter! Brock was up before Doran for probably the first time ever! He first looked at his Easter outfit and then went in to wake up Dordor.

 Once Doran was awake they went searching for their baskets...

 They found giant chocolate bunnies!

 Then Brock found his basket by his bed!

 Then Doran found his in my closet!

 And of course there were a few dog toys too!

 Starting to eat the bunny. I have a feeling a lot of him is going to be wasted.

 Granny's Easter egg hunt was a blast again!

 All done!

 They had such a blast. They also got a lot of bike riding in today. Seth practiced more with Doran and he can ride now and just needs help starting and needs to work on his stopping!

 Doran got all these at the hunt. He wasn't even going after eggs!

Bike riding and injuries

 The other night Brock hurt his mouth really bad at Granny's house. He ran into the couch and messed up his mouth. He was bleeding pretty bad, but didn't even shed a tear. Luckily it didn't seem to affect his tooth.

 Even today it is still really swollen and painful to him. When I was about his age I had an injury in my mouth like his, but mine required stitches and it killed my baby tooth and my permanent tooth that hadn't even grown in yet!

 The boys have finally been able to get to ride their bikes they got for Christmas. Brock caught on so fast and  today went out to practice and came in over an hour later able to start, stop, and ride his bike! Doran is so close to catching on. He can balance, but is still a little more reserved. He fell and hurt his knee today so he was nervous the rest of the time, but he kept practicing!

 You can see Seth and Doran in the background and Brocky just cruisin down the street!

 Brock would go by and yell things like, "This is awesome!" "I am having so much fun!" "I want to do this all day!" "This rocks!"

 Here is Doran's battle wound once it got cleaned out. He blood all down his leg. It is actually pretty deep and gross. I was really surprised that he kept going! He is a brave boy!

 Jen and Blake had their baby boy on Monday! Here is his first picture. They named him William.

 Sunny and 70 degrees, but Doran had to wear a coat ;) I am loving spring!

EIGHT YEARS!!

 March 26th was Seth and my 8th anniversary! I can't believe it has already been eight years!

 I have loved every minute being married to the most amazing man there is! He is such a great husband, father, and provider! I am grateful every day that I was able to find and marry him! There isn't a better man out there!