Monday, March 18, 2013

Celebrating

We had quite the fun little St. Patrick's day yesterday.  I decided to try and be festive and planned a few special treats and activities for our little bunch.

The morning started off with a yummy Lucky Charms, fruit and yogurt parfait! Delicious! At least Jeff and I thought so. J.R. wouldn't have anything to do with any of the ingredients.  I figured he'd love the Lucky Charms because he is in love with cheerios and aren't Lucky Charms just like Cheerios but 100 times better because of the marshmallows and extra sugar?! Well apparently J.R. is still on his healthy food kick because he wouldn't eat a one! And he wouldn't have anything to do with the key lime or orange creamsicle yogurt either.


In the afternoon we had a little treasure hunt!





And the final prize...BUBBLES!! 


J.R. was less than thrilled.


He seemed more intrigued than anything with the floating objects.  It was a little tricky because it was super windy so those bubbles were moving hyper-speed.  The boy had to be quick to try and follow them.




Michael, Spencer & Ashley, and Brandon & Marie came over for treats before J.R. went to bed.  We enjoyed some mint & chocolate fudge oreo bars that were quite scrumptious!  Though they were not much to look at. I always enjoy little get togethers like that and J.R. was certainly quite the entertainer!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Conquerer

We've been frequenting the small park near our apartment now that the weather has warmed up.  There is a mini hill that J.R. has become quite fond of.  It has been so funny to watch him try and climb it...a completely new experience for him.  Wobbling all over the place trying to keep his balance, but often loosing it and tumbling right over.  Such a good sport though, and will just pop right up and go at it again.




Doesn't he look so proud of himself walking right up to the top of the hill??







Handsome

My little boy...what a handsome one.  He spends the majority of his waking hours chasing, throwing and kicking balls.  His love.





Trip to the Park

We are soooo excited that it is finally getting warm enough to spend a decent amount of time outdoors.  We have been loving it! J.R. has also been in heaven as he has been able to discover his newfound love of running around and exploring.














Wanted to keep running around! Funny boy!!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Winter Wonderland

Oh Riverwoods, we thank you for being a bright spot during this Winter season. 

  Your twinkling lights…


your yummy food…



your fun shops…




your beautiful ice sculptures...



and your fires to warm our cold hands…


All such wonderfulness.