April Happenings

We are in disbelief that we are almost to the point that Brian leaves for Bentonville.  Matter of fact it is tomorrow morning because his first day of work there is May 2!  EEK!!  But for now let's recap the rest of April that wasn't covered in other posts.  

This girl loves to have her nails painted

 This girl loves her bestie something fierce

 As in not sure how either will survive without the other.  How blessed to have such a friendship at such a young age!

 Brian checked out the Petsmart patio before his last day.  

 Toby even got to be part of a news segment!

 We've started a list of places we want to go as a family before Daddy leaves.  One of the top spots = Isabella's Kitchen

 And gelato!

 Toby had his last day at Daddy's office.  Too bad Sam's Club doesn't allow pets at work!

 Top on our list of places to go is Buffalo Chip for bull riding!!

 Of course we are still visiting the park frequently 

 Trevor traced his body and drew himself.  We hung it in the kids hallway outside the laundry room and it gives Mama a heart attack most nights!

 We got to support Lisa's Healing Tea this year now that Ashley is older!

 Such a great event and cause to support

 She always goes all out with her decor!!  This years theme was Madeline!

 Daddy and Mommy continued her birthday celebration with a date night at a steak place we'd been wanting to try.  

 YUM!

 Ashley continues to smile every where she goes!

 Trevor is obsessed with baby Finley!  He is so good with her too!

 We play lots of Zingo at our house!

Celebrated Grandma Pauline's 69th birthday!

 We attended a Diamondbacks game!

 They shipped Daddy's car to Arkansas!

 Remy became the proud new owner of Ashley's playhouse that was in the courtyard

 Still playing baseball! 

 Daddy got to volunteer at Ashley's school!

And surprised Trevor at his school too!!  

We are sure going to miss having Daddy around daily but glad he will be able to focus on his new job!  Plus he is scheduled to come home a few times and Mommy will go there once!  

Trevor's Spring School Pic

What a handsome fellow!  Can't believe he's almost a 2nd grader!  He's known as the Mayor of Fireside because he knows and cares about everybody.  He is a good student and friend to all.  We are so proud of him!  

Trevor Field Trip to Butterfly World

Mommy got to chaperone the kindergartner's trip to Butterfly World!!  Not sure who was more excited, Trevor or Mommy!  

Or Scarlet!  She was so happy to be able to sit next to Trevor!

 The bus ride was pretty peaceful and Mommy learned that she would be responsible for these three sweet souls!

 This is going to be a FUN day!!

 They told us not to try to pick up any butterflies because the oil on our skin could kill them.

 But if one landed on you by happenstance that was okay!  Fortunately for Trevor one did!

 And another!

 And one on Mommy's hat!

 After leaving the butterfly part we checked out the aquarium part.  The butterfly part was definitely better but all in all it was a fun day and Mommy was so glad she could be part of it!!!  

Legoland and Palm Springs!

We decided that we would do a quick family trip before the busyness of the move kicked in.  So off we set for California.  We drove to LA and stayed at an Embassy Suites quick for a place to sleep before heading to Legoland in the morning!  

We surprised the kids and checked into the Legoland hotel which Trevor is obsessed with after seeing it on Evantube on Youtube!

 We decided to upgrade to a suite so that the kids could have their own room with bunk beds and surprise it was actually ready for an early check in!  What a cool hotel and room!  Came with 'free' fun for the kids too!  We may never leave!

Even the elevator is its own party!

But after checking some stuff out we made our way to the park!

Luckily the princess woke up when we went back to the hotel.  They have this amazing Lego play area for the kids to play and for the adults to have a drink!  

 Our hotel package came with dinner in the restaurant and a dance party!  Love the Legoland hotel!!! Will definitely be back!

 The next day we returned to the park for more fun after we did a little swimming (no pictures taken surprisingly enough but we will always remember the big floating bricks they had to build even in the pool)!

After a day of fun we headed to a restaurant on the beach in Oceanside and caught the sunset.  Mama just thought it was cold :)

 We are still waiting to see a green flash ;)

 We spent the night in Oceanside before spending 3 days/2 nights in Palm Springs.  We stayed at a very kid-friendly resort that had a sandy area, beach entry pool and lots of slides and a lazy river.  

And of course, dipping' dots!

 We went to an awesome BBQ place for dinner and the next morning we did a little shopping at the outlets.  Ashley found a Tory Burch purse she wanted :)

Trevor liked looking at the mountains outside of any store, except the Disney store of course!

After that it was back to the pool!  This time we tried the big pool where Daddy could throw the kids in the air!

Ashley practiced her floating!

 And had more dipping dots :)

That night the kids wanted room service so room service it was!

 And an early lights out for the boys!!

We had wonderful family time on this trip.  Just what we needed before Daddy leaves in a little over a week to Arkansas and Mama is on her own with the kids for 2 months.  The plan is we will join him in Arkansas July 1.  Let's all pray we find a house by then and that ours sells quick!!