St. Patrick's 2014

 A few days before St. Patrick's day, Emma and Thomas were on a search for the leprechauns.

They searched throughout the house with their magnifying glass and "telescope."

 (March 13th 2014)

 They took a walk outside in the neighborhood, looking for them.

This is serious business.

 Looking in the sprinkler boxes.

 Getting their second leprechaun trap ready.

(March 15th, 2014)

 Emma wanted the leprechauns comfortable when they're stuck in their trap so she stitched a little blanket and pillow for them.

All the drawings and notes they put on the trap!

 Night before, getting the three traps ready to go.

 Sure love them.

 This was this morning. Thomas and Emma trying to figure out what happened and how these leprechauns escaped. They were happy to receive a note and some chocolate gold coins from the lucky leprechauns.

"thank you for the coins you left in your cool traps.

Oh and for the cozy bed and pillow.

It was tricky for me and my friends

to get out but with lots of hard work,

we did it. Enjoy some treats.

From, Lucky Leprechauns"

 Someone didn't want their picture taken before his morning breakfast.

 Our St. Patty din din tonight.

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2014!!

Geocaching!!

Derek, Emma, and Thomas have really enjoyed going geocaching for a little over a year now. They haven't been able to go over the winter but now that it's getting warmer, they're off on their adventures again. :)

Tonight, we went to find a couple on our hike up by our house, at Battle Creek canyon. 

When we got out of our car, we could hear a girl singing "Let it go" from Frozen. The kids were so excited to hear her singing it, they ran up to sing with her. :)

 On our hike to find our first geocache.

 Found it!

 Found our second one!

 Someone got very tired but Mommy loves the snuggles.

Planting seeds

This week, Thomas and Emma planted some wheat grass seeds.

Thomas loved getting his hands dirty the most. 

They're growing splendid. :)

Our Valentine's Day 2014

Thomas had his Preschool Valentine party with his class that I was able to help out with.

As usual, his fun class had all sorts of fun craft activities. 

 I loved seeing him participate during their lessons.

They were going through shapes and colors. 

While the teacher held up a red octagon, I was surprised to hear Thomas blurt out the shape so quick.

 Frosting and eating yummy cupcakes.

 Emma was so sweet with her friends/classmates valentine cards this year. She hand wrote and personalized each class friend, all 25 of them. They took a very long time to do but she did it.

 Early Valentine's morning the kids found their little treats in their V-day bags.

 The light sabers were a huge hit with Thomas and Emma.

 Emma lost her third tooth the day before Valentine's day. Her Oma helped in pulling it out so quickly.

 Some Valentine breakfast was served. 

 Emma's Valentine lunch.

 Emma finishing up her Valentine cards before school.

 Thomas giving Daddy his Valentine card.

 And she's off to school in her Valentine necklaces, the bigger one is one that Thomas made her.

I made her heart applique on her shirt.

 These cute boys....

 We were able to get at least one decent shot of the three munchkins.

 I was also able to help in Emma's school class Valentine party.

 This picture cracks me up of Emma and her friend, Kayden.

 Rylie and Emma

Joseph and I were at the "pin the arrow on the cupid" station. :)