Twin Day

 Last Friday was Twin Day! 

 Ben and his buddies decided to be triplets. 

The first grade teachers decided to be septuplets (I think that is what 7 is called). 

St. Patrick's Day

 We tried really hard but once again, the tricky leprechaun got away! At least he left us gold! 

The Week

 Our 8th grade neighbor gave the girls makeovers last weekend- they looked so old! 

 So long ugly chandelier! 

 Kid dinner party!

 In case anyone was wondering...I 100% agree with this and am really struggling with standardized tests in general these days....

 Hello new chandelier! 

 Ben has just been having the best time playing outside with his buddies lately and I love it. He comes in every night covered in dirt, usually has a few scrapes, and with a huge smile on his face. 

Trying really hard to remember this and live it every day.

Texting

Kevin set the kids up so they can text us from their i pads and they are SO excited. These are the kinds of texts Ben's been sending:) 

**And I know I used the wrong "your"- oops:) I blame auto correct! 

Mom & Kid Day

 Last weekend we had amazing weather- it was in the mid 60's. Kevin had to work all day so the kids and I had a fun day. First we went shoe shopping where they both convinced me to buy more than I'd planned, then we went to Chipotle for lunch. 

 After lunch we met Teri at Starbucks in Mercer Island at her new place!

 The kids were THRILLED to be able to swim and play in the sun for a few hours in March. So lucky! 

Love Teri's new place, it feels like being on vacation- looking forward to lots of fun times there this summer. 

Rec-Op State Meet

 Last weekend Lauren had her last meet of the year. Her team started at 9AM and they did great!

So many girls on her team placed and it was pretty cool to see them filling the stand each time!

 Lauren placed first on bars! Yahoo! 

 She was super lucky to have a huge cheering section. My friends Char & Casie came with Casie's daughters Sadie and Claire too! 

 Proud of Miss Lauren! 

 The older girls on Lauren's team competed throughout the day so since it was the last meet of the year Lauren and I stayed and watched all day! Lauren had lots of fun hanging out with her teammates Lucy and the other Lauren. 

 Lauren x2

Since we were there all day we had to go outside and wander around just to get some fresh air. The girls found this tree to play in and had to have pics:) 

 Cheering on the older girls. 

 The older girls on the team did awesome as well and at the end of the meet Lauren's team won 1st place!!! It was a super exciting way to end the season- so proud of the girls! 

Lauren with Keala, the owner of the gym and her coach. This is only the 2nd year Bothell Gymnastics has been open and competing and they are doing so well! We are so thankful Lauren gets to have Keala as her coach!

Wallace Falls

 It was so sunny last weekend so on Sunday we decided to go on a family hike at Wallace Falls. The kids were less than thrilled with this idea but once we got there they had a great time (minus the fact that I didn't bring enough snacks and Lauren was mad she had to carry her own hat & coat when she got hot.) 

 The trail was beautiful and the kids loved all the mini waterfalls. 

 This is at the little falls which was the first stop, about 1.7 miles up. 

 This is the middle falls which is about 2.3 miles up- in my opinion this was the prettiest spot- you could see everything at once and it was was gorgeous. 

 The view into the valley was gorgeous too, but being scared of heights I couldn't get too close to the edge to take pics:) 

 The view from the top- 2.7 miles up. The last .5 miles up was considered "difficult" and it was straight up on a fairly narrow path. I was really proud of the kids for making it to the top! 

 Kevin & the kids went down to one of the view points, I stayed on the trail as this ledge made me queasy. They took my phone to take pics for me, so nice;) 

The view straight down. 

It's so fun that the kids are getting to ages where they can actually get outdoors and do fun activities with us! Loving all this spring like weather we've been having!