Easter 2013

I love Easter for several reasons, one of them being the beginning of spring.  On Saturday we had a little pre-Easter party with Crimson Kids here on campus.  You can always count on a great party here at HBS, complete with a petting zoo and all!  

If that doesn't impress you, you should have seen the desserts that they had catered.  Um, delicious! 

Happy Easter! 

Boston Museum of Science

There are many things I love about being near a big city, and one of them is that there is ALWAYS something to do.  I can choose to stay in my cozy little apartment on a snowy day, or I can go someplace.  I love having choices!  

This winter has been far worse for Boston than last year (or so I've been told).  We have and an ample amount of snow and cold weather.  To say I am ready for spring would be an understatement.  Less that a week before spring break started we had another 'snow storm' and were worried we would have to miss our fun field trip to the Museum of Science.   Thankfully the drive there was pretty painless and we got to enjoy a little indoor fun on a crummy day!  It was perfect (and my kids LOVE the museum).

The Boston Museum of Science is HUGE.  It will definitely take us multiple trips to see it all.  We saw the important things though.  Indoor playground, Dinosaurs and the Discovery center.  They have so much to see there, I will need to make more of a game plan for next time.  

 One of the great parts about museums here in Boston are the library passes.  If you hold a library card you can reserve FREE museum passes for you and 3 other people.  It's a great, and cheap way to see the museums in the area!  Especially since most of the admissions for these museums is $20+ per person.

Noah and his buddy Jackson, exploring the space shuttle.  I think they would have camped out on those  two beds if I would have let them! 

We later visited the Discovery Center, which is geared toward younger kids.  Noah liked the snake most of all (heaven help me) and they had fun just running around and getting some energy out! 

 

After some lunch at the museum Cafe we had to visit one last place before we left for home: the Dinosaurs!  It was a great way to end our visit.  

I hope all of our family and friends who plan to come visit are taking a lot of notes!  We have a lot to see!

Pictures of the Week

We have been very busy the last couple of weeks and I imagine things will only get crazier as the summer approaches.  We recently found out where we will be for the summer (for Andy's internship) and I am already starting to figure out what and how much we will move there.  I really enjoy seeing new places and being able to explore where we live.  Life has taken us all over the place, with Military and after.  I don't, however, like packing.  I could honestly be a professional at this point, but I guess there are worse things!  We have been so blessed!

So, now that we have my random intro out of the way, onto the good stuff!

Noah has been taking a sports class at the Boys and Girls club in a neighboring town.  It's been a lot of fun, especially once he decided to participate!  I, on the other hand, enjoy catching up with friends while he is getting some exercise!

Went to the Boston Museum of Science one morning on a snowy day!  It was the perfect way to spend time with friends and get out of the house.  Noah loved the T-Rex but had to keep reminding me that it wasn't real (I think he was really reminding himself).

Not a very comfortable nap for Clare, but some days we will take what we get! 

Giving mommy a check up!  Clare loves the show on Disney called Doc McStuffins.  I see a bright future in store for her :) 

Buried with Clare's toys,  she thought this was fun :)

Took the kids to the mall one evening to grab dinner at the CPK.  Both of them were so tired that by the time we got there this is what I had to work with...most of you parents out there would know that this is not ideal, but food definitely fixes almost any problem! 

This is what Clare does when she doesn't want to walk.  It's hilarious/extremely frustrating all at the same time! 

My neighbor and good friend is from Thailand and will occasionally bring us over some Thai food.  She is the best, and this red curry was super delicious! 

Noah and his good friend, Ellie waiting for their swimming lessons to start.  Oh how cute they are. <3

Every day we have a little quiet time while Clare naps.  I love to sit and cuddle with my little buddy and on rare occasions he will doze off and we will both get a little nap.  It's a wonderful treat!

Not the best picture, but the only one I got.  On one of our girls nights we went to a place where you paint your own pottery.  This is my pie/quiche plate.  I love how it turned out! 

This is Clare's BFF, Abby.  They have so much fun together and are two of the sweetest little girls!

Crimson Kids Christmas Party

This year I signed up to help decorate for the Crimson Kids Christmas/Holiday party.  It was a VERY busy day (we also had a Church party immediately following), but things turned out great and the kids had a great time.  

Refreshments were mostly provided by the guests, a lot of cookies to share!  There was a card table for kids to make Christmas cards to share with family and friends, a fun photo booth with cute props and even a very special visitor.  This is the first year where Noah is really soaking in the Christmas spirit, and I am loving it.  

Here they are making Cards...

Noah's first reaction to Santa's arrival. 

It didn't take him long to warm up though! 

 

Clare on the other had wanted nothing to do with Santa, and I didn't force her into it.  No matter how bad I wanted a photo!  Each child received a story book, too!  Better than a candy cane if you ask me :) 

The kids were happy, had lots a sugar and gave Santa their wish list - what more could we ask for??