Someone new to the fam...

Brody married Alix.  She's a brave girl and is now part of the fam.  Macy & Norah were the flower girls.  We had a blast and danced the night away after all the important stuff.

We have bike riders...and other new & super wacky videos

It has been my slight obsession for the last couple years that I teach the ladies how to ride bike.  Slight setback when Macy was the biggest wienie that I had ever seen!  There were tears, then, complete muscle relaxation while riding, along with intentional sabotage...yes, I tell you...she would sabotage the effort in an attempt to get away from me faster.  Well, all it took is Jorey saying she wanted to do it and going on a pretty good ride, while a certain cute little neighbor from Macy's class was biking all around us watching...suddenly, she was a willing participant. (I will remember that cute boys = results).  Well, cute boys, combined with some pressure from younger sis.  Anyways, Macy took a few trips down the road and did great.  That was Friday night.  Saturday, we worked on it a little more...and by Sunday, It took 2 trips with Macy before I said she should go alone.  She did, she did great, and I would say it was a success. 
This is her first ride.  Who knows how to ride? - so excited!

So, after Macy got it, I said to Jorey that we had to get her going...the little stinker had figured it out on her own by just repeatedly pushing herself along on one leg and trying to pedal.  Amazing...
See Jorey's first ride here & here.
And, here's some more biking, complete with a wipeout by Jorey.

Then, aside from the biking excitement, I have some other snippets to share:
Grady (tank biggens) is finally trying to walk here & here

You want entertainment?  Get your kids a keyboard with headphones - they're in their own little world - As you can see, Macy likes to rock here

Sometimes, kids are lunatics...Here's one of those moments by Macy

This was from a couple months back...Jorey is such a nerd - well, just see for yourself

Macy explains her theory on Easter (there was a longer version before this...but I had to try to capture it)

And, we have fed Grady many lemons because we're evil and we really like to watch his faces and laugh at him.  Enjoy.

Two Sleepovers

Macy got invited to stay overnight at a waterpark with her best buddy, Zak.  Jorey was slightly bent out of shape, so it's great that Brianna was available for a night on the town with Grady, Mom, and Jorey.  We hung out at Chuck E Cheese until about 9:00 and it was so fun.  We came home, read a few books, and got tucked in for the night...about an hour after bed, I went to check on the two little turkeys...Still awake...and then Jorey turned on Brianna and said it was her fault because she kept talking when she was trying to sleep!  bwaaahaaaa!  What a sassafrass.  

Zak's mom was kind enough to send a few pics of Macy and Zak, too.  Poor thing...doesn't look like she's having any fun.  :)

Just a Swingin...

Though I've said we can't go to the lizard park until my wimpy girls will learn to ride their bikes, I did allow the trips to our other two parks...that are within hot-wheel distance.
They love our trips...

"Can I eat this, yet?  No?  Well, turn around and talk to the girls so I can try to sneak one in, quick."

What up Jorey

Macy, you're funny.

And, Grady wasn't too sure he loved swinging, but I think he's on board, now.

Workin' on some mad softball skills

We were able to get the girls on the same softball team for this summer, starting in May.  There are two extreme positives to this situation.  1, they won't have to play with all people they don't know...not that it's a huge deal, but this should help.  2.  I only take them both to one practice time, location, event.  :)  It has begun...I now will need my soccer mom mini van to transport these ladies to their events. 

Due to this fabulous early spring weather, we've been able to get out and hit balls several times, already.   Dad even uses their pink gloves when working on their techniques with them.

Future middle all stars for Rosemount?  Hmmm...

Grady loves Daddy

Musical Macy

Macy had her first school concert tonight and it did not disappoint.  We all gave ourselves the title of "biggest dorks" when she came out and walked up on the risers because we all waved and were all giddy about it...but, it was so fun.  They did great songs, you could tell she was having the time of her life, and they had us in and out within a half hour.

At the end, I noticed the cutest little fella holding Macy's arm and helping ensure she got down safely...who raised this wonderful little dude!?  I think he's a big thumbs up!

Lutsen 2012 - Another good year on the slopes...and off!

Happy Birthday Grady...My little Monkey...

My little man is 1 year old.  I can't believe how fast the year has flown by.  He's my chunky little monkey and a sweet one, too.  He was dainty with the cake Yellow Gramma fancied up for him...and very happy about his own little chair from Yellow Papa and Gramma.  He's such a big boy!

I gotta get after all these pictures...must keep busy!

My own chair.  I like to lounge.

So Dainty

Yea!  It's tasty.

fire, fire, fire!

Me and Auntie Nad.

Hunter entertained the crowd with his aggressive balloon play, as well as his modeling of the girls' headbands.

I love balloons...and headbands...and pizza!