spring!

It has felt like spring around here lately, so I thought I'd share some pictures of what it's been like to get outside! Every season always brings about such change, especially with the kids. I can remember last year at this time and how little they seemed. Christian certainly wouldn't have been outside playing with Ansley last year! But this year is completely different, and it is so fun to watch the kids play together. It makes me realize how much, in Ansley's three years of just me and her, I was her entertainment. She depended on me to keep her entertained, and mostly, I did. But now, I guess partly because she's getting older and partly because she has Christian, she doesn't need that as much. But I'm not all sappy about it yet - there are still plenty of days that I hear "Mommy, come read! Mommy, come play! Mommy, you chase me!" But it's always bittersweet to me to reflect on the passing of time.

Yesterday was nice, but still a little cool. We were able to play outside for awhile though. Here is Ansley enjoying her bouncy ball.

And, of course, Christian walking everywhere. Busy, busy, busy!

Today it was really nice out, and the kids had a blast getting used to spring again! Ansley found these flowers, and came running up to me shouting "Spring is here! Spring is here!" So cute.

They both enjoyed riding around in the wagon (that we got Ansley for her first birthday). Here, Ansley was whispering a secret to her brother, she told me. I wonder what it was?

Last year, Ansley fell off her bike and she wouldn't go near it after that. But today, she jumped on her bike and did so much better than last year - pedaling, turning, steering. She did a great job, and was quite proud of herself! (So was I.)

Christian always wants to follow after his sister, so I tried out Ansley's old tricyle for him. He LOVED it. Everytime I stopped, he'd start grunting and say "mo" (more).

All smiles on his tricycle!

Once I showed him how to ring the little bell on the trike, he was determined to figure out how to do it. I just love the way his chubby little hands look on the handlebars!

I'll end with Ansley enjoying her ride in the wagon.

I hope you all are enjoying these beautiful days!

Comments

[Renee]

Happy Spring! I enjoyed the picture of your four and a half year old bookworm. :) Have fun reading to her and teaching her to read from those big stacks of library books!!!

[MiMi]

Those pictures make me really ready for spring, too. I rode my bicycle yesterday and the day before. I really need to pump up the tires. Maybe I could bring my bike sometime and we could all go somewhere to ride bikes!!

[Ashley]

You have just got to stop this going out of town thing and being away from a computer. It does not do a body good!!

[Christina]

cute cute cute!!! Hmmm... I'll have to pull the wagon out. I bet the boys would love that,too. Good idea!! Love the chubby fingers :)

[Desta]

I was not referring to you as a 'lurker' on my site! My goodness! Quite the contrary- you are one of the 'faithful few' I was referring to who are so good about leaving me comments, which I just love!! :) It's always much appreciated! Love the picture of Christian walking- what a big boy! Seriously, wasn't he just a teeny tiny little baby??? Now a new post pretty please :)))