Baby goats and Tulips

Today we ventured out and went to one of our favorite places, the Biltmore House. Well, Antler Village actually. Why on earth anyone in their right mind would take small children into something so breakable is beyond me, as a sidenote. We knew that spring would probably mean some baby farm animals and tons of beautiful flowers. We were right! We had so much fun! 

The big kids got to play in the sandbox

We got to look at some precious baby goats with their mamas 

My little flower child will pick up flowers from just about anywhere and carry them around so sweetly 

Porter waving at the horses 

Our picnic in the gazebo

And just so you don't think it was all fun and games and went too perfectly, these next photos were my attempt at getting my darling :) children to sit nicely and smile in front of the flowers 

Frame worthy, huh? Geez kids! 

I couldn't get over how beautiful the gardens were!

And because mama had a free coupon, we stopped by Chick Fil A for a free frosted lemonade milkshake. It was delicious! 

I think we wore him out...

And for a little rest back at home...

Just Playing

I love, love, love days that are filled with just play. Nowhere to go and plenty of time to laugh and be silly. Those are the days that I feel like I get to see my children's personalities come out the most. While some days feel years long, I wouldn't trade in a single one of them for any other kind of day. 

My daughter, the gypsy 

Snugly morning baby 

A little "brother" entertainment

Savannah showing us Olaf

Big kids ready for church 

Little roly poly baby 

A bubble bath because mama ran out of ways to entertain indoors and everyone ends up clean (except for the floor!)

Porter and Ocean racing through the yard (they stopped for a photo op)

Savannah in her happy place

And Sullivan's first time in the swing. He loved it and couldn't quit giggling!

Porter trying to smooth talk Sissy out of a couple jelly beans 

The princess and the cowboys

I know all moms think their children are the cutest things they've ever seen. I am no exception. I firmly believe these three people are some of the cutest, most precious things I've ever seen. Ever. Ok, you get it ;)

After church on Sunday, we sent Porter to his room to change out of his church clothes. He came back in an undershirt, soccer shorts, and Halloween socks. Hey, he followed directions!  

And since he got a new hat at the rodeo, he decided it was time to pass down his old one to his "best buddy Sullivan". I've always had a thing for cowboys (yes, I just publicly admitted that), but this one takes the cake! 

And for the consignment store win, I found these princess jammies for $5 and she is in love! She called them "her baby clothes" and they had to be washed/worn immediately! The only bad part...she looks 14, or at least 4! My heart can't take how independent and grown up she is becoming! 

My Favorite Things Right Now

I frequently realize just how fast these "baby years" are fleeting and I so often wish that I could remember each and every thing about each child. But the thing is, I won't keep every memory and that's ok because I know that each stage will be as wonderful as the last, in different ways. But right now, these are some of my favorite things about each child. 

Porter: he loves horses as much as he did when he was 2, apples, watermelon and blueberries are his favorite foods, his favorite color switches between red, blue and orange, he is very scared of the dark, he asks every morning who is coming over (he loves visitors), he is very nervous about being away from mommy and daddy, he puts on "shows" every day, he loves tv shows and would watch way too much if he could, he is very quickly mastering his letters and is so proud of himself, his best friends are "Sullivan and daddy", he is getting much better at dressing himself, he is quite a bottomless pit and is constantly asking for snacks, he loves to snuggle, he asks constantly what things are made of (what's inside our hands?, what's inside of a door?, what's inside of a house?, etc.), his favorite part of the night is having mommy or daddy lay in his bed. 

Savannah: she calls herself "mommy daddy's princess", she constantly has on jewelry and a tiara, she wears one purple dress up shoe and one pink dress up shoe at the same time, she picks up rocks in every parking lot we go through and brings them home, she is a much better eater than her brother, she is having a terrible time weaning from her paci "pati", she has the craziest run I've ever seen, she is beyond terrified of bugs and worms, macaroni and yogurt are her favorite foods, she loves anything princess, she would still be a baby if she could and loves any chance to be held and snuggled, she is full of sunshine for sure!

Sullivan: he loves to be tickled, he gets extremely excited when he sees me getting his food ready, he loves rolling over but hates getting stuck, he is just now sleeping without being swaddled, he is adjusting well to bottles, he likes the car pretty well, he loves stroller walks, he loves his paci, he gives the sweetest baby snuggles!

Two Brothers and a Princess

The boys around here are as sweet and cuddly as they come. The girl, well she's as sassy and independent as they come. I wouldn't change any one of them. And they couldn't be any more different! Being their mama is my greatest joy! 

Watching Curious George together: 

Driving away: 

How she came to breakfast (and promptly sat in her daddy's seat):

Going on a pizza run with daddy, she asked to "sit big Porty's seat":

Silly Leprechauns

We love holidays around here! All of them! So a day to wear green, set leprechaun traps, eat green food, and find gold coins? We are all in! 

We started the morning with a note and special treat (Lucky Charms treats) from Lucky, our visiting leprechaun. He left "leprechaun grass" all over the house and we searched everywhere to find him. Emma and Nonni came and enjoyed the day with us. We had a special lunch of spinach wraps, green grapes, honeydew melon, cucumbers and green Gatorade. And bonus, the weather was plenty nice enough for us to enjoy some outside time!