The ball factory

I'm a sucker for groupons, especially when it's a fun place to take the boys. I don't go CRAZY but I do love a discount. I teamed up with my friend Laura and we both bought a deal for the ball factory in Naperville. You never know exactly how a place will be, but this one was AWESOME! The boys loved it! Very age appropriate and clean. We are considering getting the groupon again to go back! It was worth the 45 min drive! 

Obsessed with plastic balls these days. He kept coming back to the ball pit! 

Jumping in the balls means standing on the small step and free falling into the ball pit. ;)

This boy is fearless. This wasn't a big slide but from experience at other parks size doesn't deter him! 

Whee! 

Lots of soft things to climb on which this momma appreciates. Fewer ER visits the better! 

These lights in the shape of crabs moved on the special floor making it really fun to chase! Gavin thought this was hilarious. 

This is pretty unique. 

Every brother needs a ride once in awhile! I guess I didn't take as many pictures on my phone of Ethan here. He did a fair share of climbing on structures where I couldn't see him. And I did take Picts on my real camera too...

Ethan is spinning inside this hammock. ;) 

Playing is exhausting! He crashed fast! 

It even made the big kids sleepy...all in the pack n play! 

The ball factory

I'm a sucker for groupons, especially when it's a fun place to take the boys. I don't go CRAZY but I do love a discount. I teamed up with my friend Laura and we both bought a deal for the ball factory in Naperville. You never know exactly how a place will be, but this one was AWESOME! The boys loved it! Very age appropriate and clean. We are considering getting the groupon again to go back! It was worth the 45 min drive! 

Obsessed with plastic balls these days. He kept coming back to the ball pit! 

Jumping in the balls means standing on the small step and free falling into the ball pit. ;)

This boy is fearless. This wasn't a big slide but from experience at other parks size doesn't deter him! 

Whee! 

Lots of soft things to climb on which this momma appreciates. Fewer ER visits the better! 

These lights in the shape of crabs moved on the special floor making it really fun to chase! Gavin thought this was hilarious. 

This is pretty unique. 

Every brother needs a ride once in awhile! I guess I didn't take as many pictures on my phone of Ethan here. He did a fair share of climbing on structures where I couldn't see him. And I did take Picts on my real camera too...

Ethan is spinning inside this hammock. ;) 

Playing is exhausting! He crashed fast! 

It even made the big kids sleepy...all in the pack n play! 

Catching up....

I have over 1000 pictures stored in my phone right now! I forgot which ones I saved on the computer so they just keep accumulating. Granted these pictures are more to capture a moment and to help me remember those moments ( and post to the blog when I can) not to print out.  Ihave a few minutes before day 2 of the conference starts to try and catch up.

Chapel before Palm Sunday the preK kids had a parade with palm branches. They walked around the church singing "ho, ho,hi, hosanna, ha ha halljelua, he he he loves me, now I have the joy of The Lord" Gavin is a little monkey see, monkey do so he joined right in "singing" ho ho ho and waving his palm branch!!  It was the seriously cute and the highlight of the parade! 

 

What!?

There's a new post!? Well, I'm at a conference and totally lost interest AND preparing for the 2 hr commute home. Therefore, I'm posting a few pictures on here with the complimentary Wifi....

Gavin at 18 months-

Lots to say, looks for momma when I'm not around, loves to eat "nacks" (snacks), answers "no" when asked most questions, CLIMBER!, laughs and giggles a lot, loves to play in water table, knows how to open door and will walk outside and screams when I bring him back in, sleeps well at night, takes 1 nap, eats like a horse, says "hi" and waves at everyone he sees, takes toy airplanes and flies them over his head making a whoosh noise, helps make messes and then helps clean up, loves to skip and jump especially jump off the stairs onto the ground or couch cushion, and so much more! 

Ethan at 4 yrs 4 months: 

Loves to please, asks thoughtful questions, asks how things are spelled, sings (and on key!), likes nature and will say "look, a robin!", eats (but is picky), the other day said " mom, the only thing I liked in my lunch was the olives and chickpeas!" (Sounds healthy to me!), is actively saving money for the ice cream truck, likes to be independent when brushing teeth and getting dressed but often asks for help with his shirt, goes to soccer practice and likes it, takes showers!, loves to cuddle with mommy, gets attention by being goofy, really is such a great kid and fun to be around! 

"Mom, take my picture like this" 

Easter Egg Hunt

Back to Easter! Two egg hunts and 2 Easter baskets! Lucky dudes! 

Easter bunny at St Paul Lutheran. 

Cute bunny ! 

Easter bunny at the Lutheran Home where mommy's office is. No shortage of eggs here! Will make this an annual event for sure! 

The Domes

My cousin got married this weekend and the reception was at The Domes in Milwaukee. That place was really great! Since Gavin loves to go outside the domes were like being "out-tide" but you didn't need a coat! The show room was decorated with trains, even a Thomas the Train! Both boys were having so much fun on the dance floor too. Ethan says he can't wait to get married someday!