Lets go fly a Kite

As opposed to a previous post, the wind was actually blowing this beautiful day. The kite flying kept our oldest busy while we mulched all weekend! You can barely see it, but he kite is flying over the house with all of the kite string unwound, it was awesome to see!! As a bonus we managed to land the kite without entangling it in anything. A very successful kite fly!!!

Another trip to the Zoo

We have already gotten quiet the use out of our zoo pass this year. These photos are from a weekday trip with some friends. Two moms and six boys! Thanks for inviting us Jenn. We had a great time.

Minnesota/Wisconsin Trip

Well, this trip was back in April, but we took so many photos I've had "bloggers block" trying to figure out which ones to post! Of course we have stayed busy since returning home from this trip and have many other photos to post, so I am finally just updating the blog and I hope you enjoy what you see.

Our trip began after arriving at the MN airport after an hour and a half airplane ride with the boys. It went well, but an hour and a half doesn't seem long until you have a 19 month old to occupy! We immediately drove to WI to visit three family farms! Yes, three! We saw lots of animals, and family too! The kids really enjoyed feeding the animals and collecting fresh eggs.

Friday night we stayed with some of my dads family, thanks again Uncle Tony & Aunt Cindy, and Saturday morning we had a visit with a lot of my dads syblings and Nonna too!

Also, our boys got to catch up with their young cousin who lives in Wisconsin. (Picuted above with our middle son)

The reason for the trip was to celebrate my Aunt Marilynn's and Uncle Rod's (on my moms side) 50th Wedding Anniversary. They threw a great party and we enjoyed seeing even more family at their Mass and celebration.

The trip wasn't complete without lots of time in the car, a trip to urgent care, not making it on our flight home with our luggage and of course airplane watching with Grandpa.

Suffice it to say, it was an adventure of a weekend and we had a great time!

Bunny Cake!

I'm not sure how long my mom has been making this bunny cake, but he hopped in for another appearance this year for the grandkids. After dying Easter eggs at grandma's house we were sent home with this sweet little character, and wasted no time in enjoying him! Even our little guy got in on some frosting, with some help from Daddy.
Here comes Peter Cottontail...

Easter!

We had a fun morning hunting for eggs and baskets! The boys got some fun new games! Then we spent most of the day enjoying time with both sides of the family and of course going to Easter Mass, it was a beautiful, blessed day. We thank God for many gifts he has given to us.

Zoo Blooms Part II

We took the boys to the zoo, as a family this time, the day before Easter. There were many more flowers in bloom this time and we took part in a few special Easter celebrations.

Spring is in the air

...And in the garden. The Mary statue and the Snow Fountain Cherry tree in full bloom are both from our garden. Mark has worked very hard on our landscape and I think one of my favorite things is when the Cherry has blossoms covering the entire tree, it doesn't last long, but every year it marks the beginning of many more beautiful plants blooming and sprouting new green foliage. Later this year I'm ecspecially looking forward to the flowers I'll be watching grow in my cutting garden to make into bouquets to bring inside and give as gifts.

Of course we enjoy running around our yard sometimes too. The boys both tried out their brand new kites for their very first kite flying experience. We did get the kites off of the ground, but I think we'll wait for a little windier day to really see what they can do! Let's go fly a kite!