Birthday Cake!!!!!

I'm not sure who had more fun with this cake: Trent, Raef, and I making it, or Goobers eating it! He didn't know where to start and just stared at it for awhile saying, "wow" over and over. Our baby is 2 years old! He got more trains and cars to add to the pile.

Boys and frogs

Rilee, Auz, and Cam came exploring with us to see our favorite place to go hiking and we came across about 10 billion tadpoles. This was, of course, a major find when surrounded by boys, big and little. Trent found a water bottle in the trees and we let the boys collect some to take home. Raef got very good at sitting in the water very still and then quickly scooping the tadpoles up. Ryan wanted to touch them but everytime he did, he giggled and said, "that tickles." It was so cute! We finally collected some and headed home to put them in a special container but goobers got ahold of them the next day and gave them a great buriel. Oh well!

Waterpark!

We ventured over the indoor water park again for Trent's break for two days. This time Uncle Auzzie and Aunt Riley came with us and we had so much fun! As soon as we pulled into the parking lot and Ryan spotted the huge water fountain, we heard him shout, "waterpark!" I guess he remembered! Raef got brave and went down some big slides and we even snuck Ryan down a few on my lap. We never saw any tears until we said we had to go home. they love that place. Trent chased them all over the waterpark until I thought he might cry and then we all fell asleep watching a movie after pizza. The perfect mini vacation!

Trent got a little action on the rear of the elephant. Nice!

Trent was doing great chasing the boys until they went into a hole that was a bit smaller than he was.

Mothers Day

I got my favorite present again this year for Mothers Day......flowers. I got to pick some out for the front of the house during Spring when everything looked beautiful. thanks boys!!!!

Great find!

So, one of the things that has kept us sane in a big city is the incredible metropark that runs throughout all of Cleveland and the suburbs. It is about a mile from our house and we are there every couple of days letting the boys be boys. Trent took Raef out on Saturday and found this beautiful spot that even has some pine trees so it reminds of the west a bit. Hey, every little thing helps. It is a bit of a hike down to the water but well worth it.

No more whining!

Yes! Not only did we finally get some sunshine, but we got 80 degree weather. Love it!!! The boys stayed outside all day for the whole week, keeping my house clean. Man, I love that part about summer. And we got to eat out on the deck. That is my favorite part about this house and the moment we can use it, we do.

Rainy day

Another rainy day with two boys who just want to run around in some sunshine! We created a dinosaur island in Raef's room and kept occupied for the day. Running out of ideas fast.

Big brother

Give two boys boots, animals, a little bit of warm weather, and some mud and they will disappear for the day. Ryan stared at Raef as he moved his elephant herd through the muddy canal and then decided to join in the fun.