Easter and Spring Break

Happy Easter!

MJ had his spring break this week, so we were even busier than usual!  We made a trip down to our cabin in Griffin the other weekend with the Fennelley's so the kids could play while Steve and Mike hunted turkey.  Over the course of the week, we went on 6 different Easter egg hunts (school, church, neighborhood, play groups, family, etc), made trips to the zoo and Stone Mountain, had multiple play dates and birthday parties, and ended with a lovely Easter weekend up at Lake Lanier (where we were able to spend time with both of our families). 


At the cabin:

Ty, MJ, Lexi, and Chase

A big congrats to Mike who got his very first turkey this year! 


A few pics from our Easter egg hunts:

Ty liked to open the eggs as soon as he found them.  MJ, on the other hand, gathered/stock-piled as many as possible into his basket and saved them for the end. 

I asked my very astute 3 year old if he enjoyed seeing the Easter Bunny, and this was his quick response:
"Mommy, that was not the real Easter Bunny... that was a man in a Halloween costume dressed as the Easter bunny.  The real one only comes on Easter."
Well, then....  :)


The zoo:

Stone Mountain:

Dying Easter Eggs:

At the lake:

I can't believe how much our boys have grown- what a difference a year makes:

 Easter 2011

Easter 2012

 

Two months left until baby #3 is due - the countdown is on!  :)

We Were Swingin'

Steve and I have been toying with the idea of getting the boys a swingset for a few months now.  After such a mild winter and countless trips to the park, we decided it was time to pull the trigger.  I took the boys to the Mighty Swings showroom (they make custom-built swingsets) and watched them play for over an hour....that made it very easy to design the swingset.  They came and built it about 2 weeks ago, and the boys have been playing  non-stop ever since!!!!  :)

It has 2 forts- "Camp MJ" and "Camp Ty."  MJ's fort has a picnic table underneath, a ladder, yellow slide, captain's wheel and telescope.  Ty's fort has a sandbox underneath, a gang plank, periscope, green slide, and racing wheel.  When baby #3 arrives, I am going to name the bridge after him/her.  :)

Three swings- a baby swing, regular belt swing, and a glider.

Who's the Boss?

Another conversation with my 3 year old....

A couple of weeks ago, we were eating at a cute little restaurant out on the beach.  MJ ate the majority of his breakfast, and then decided to start throwing the leftover pieces of waffle on the floor (very close to other patrons).

Me: MJ, please don't throw your waffle on the ground or at other people.

MJ: But mommy, I want to throw the waffle.

Me: No, sir.  You are not allowed.

MJ: But I really want to!

Me: I said no, and I am the boss.

MJ: Mommy, you are not the boss; you're an angel

Me (smiling and trying not to laugh): Ok, bud...just don't throw it at anyone bigger than daddy :)

You have to love that kid. 

Andrew’s Wedding Weekend

The Economos Family

We headed down to St. Pete last Thursday for Andrew and Leah’s wedding weekend.  We had a few hours to play on the beach before heading to the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner that evening.  MJ was the ring bearer (yes, he is officially a professional as this was his THIRD time!), so he came with Steve and I while Ty stayed back at the hotel with Ms. Lisa.  It was wonderful having Lisa there to help out with the boys while we were busy with various activities – thank you “Miss Weesa!” 

Here are a few pictures from the rehearsal:

MJ with Maddie (Leah’s niece)- ring bearer and flower girl

Friday morning, Steve headed out with the "big" boys for a day of paintballing.  You should see the war wounds these guys came back with- OUCH!  It looked like they had a great time.  I joined the girls at the bridal luncheon where we had massages and laid out in the sun. 

That evening, Colleen and John threw a lovely party at our hotel’s beach restaurant.  All family and friends were invited – it was wonderful to see everyone!  Ty had a great time dancing to the band with Uncle Andrew while MJ enjoyed playing in the sand and running around with Maddie.









We had plenty of time before the wedding on Saturday to enjoy the beach and pool with the boys.  Uncle Mike bought MJ a squirt gun…I am still trying to pry that thing out of his hands! 







The wedding was at the Sunken Gardens in St. Pete and it was absolutely beautiful.  MJ did a great job as ring bearer- he took his time walking down the aisle and held the pillow perfectly!  Steve looked as handsome as ever in his tux, and Ty was adorable in his little suit.  Andrew and Leah were beaming…

 





The reception was in a ballroom at the Sunken Gardens.  MJ, Ty, and Maddie had a blast breaking it down on the dance floor before heading back to the hotel for the evening.  Steve and I stayed and enjoyed the rest of the night (yes, I was the only sober one there!).  Of note, I have been pregnant for all of our siblings’ weddings (Nick, Mike, Ann, and Andrew)…Eddie- you’d better not get married any time soon!!!!










What an amazing weekend- congratulations, Andrew and Leah!  We couldn’t be happier for you!


Quick baby update: I had a check up earlier this week and baby #3 is doing great!  I am 28 weeks along…hard to believe we are into third trimester already!

March Fun

Just a few random pictures and videos from the past couple of weeks….

If you haven’t noticed, we love the zoo…we actually have an annual pass because the boys love it so much.  Uncle Eddie was on spring break from law school last week, so he joined us for a day of fun with the animals. 

MJ had his first trip to the dentist last week- kids are actually supposed to go around 2.5 years of age, but I have been putting it off (I was afraid of what might happen when someone else put their hands in his mouth!).  Much to my surprise, it went pretty well.  MJ wouldn’t lie down in the chair, but the dental assistant was able to clean his teeth while he sat on my lap.  He even volunteered to open his mouth wide for Dr. N so he could count all of his teeth!  This was the only picture I could get (since MJ didn’t get off of my lap the entire time).



I got my new car about 2 weeks ago- the Expedition EL (Extra Long- meaning more trunk space).  I absolutely love it (even though it makes me look miniature!)  Here is MJ enjoying the DVD player ….

 


Ms. Lisa often takes little videos of the boys- below is Ty having fun with a shopping bag (why do we even buy toys?!) as well as Ty trying to put on his socks and shoes (it was a good effort)!

MJ with his favorite cow...

Chick-fil-A is our favorite!!

And here is what happens when you leave a 3 year old within reach of his Halloween costume during nap time....

That is one tired Spiderman!

All Boy

Need I say more?!