Bluebonnet Festival

Our town has an annual Bluebonnet Festival to show off the overabundance of bluebonnets that perk up every Spring. The festival begins on a Friday night. We chose to attend on Friday because my dad's rock 'n roll band was playing. 

They had a wine tasting that featured several local wineries. Being pregnant, I could only smell the wine and take pictures of my mom and sis enjoying the sips. :(

We took the kids with us too and they loved it.

These two goobers

And we couldn't leave without winning a few prizes to add to our arsenal.

Spring Time

These two babies figured out how to get out the doggie door.

Andie is our little grazer.

 She eats a bit off her plate and then waits for others to leave their plates so she can eat their leftovers. 

Riding in Daddy's truck around the farm

These two troublemakers were having so much fun.

Our first grill of the season

Andie showing me her Baby Farm Animals book

Selfie with my sweet, crazy girl

We took the kids to take pictures in the bluebonnets near our house. 

I love this picture.

Eli had Cowboy Day and was thrilled to wear his silly Cowboy hat. 

In honor of Cowboy Day, his teacher had this cute Wanted Poster made about him. 

Spring Break 2017

Eli kicked off Spring Break with an 80s Day at his school. 

Chris gave him a Flock of Seagulls hairdo and put him in 80s-esque clothing.

During Spring Break, we stopped at McAlister's, my new favorite place to eat for lunch.

Andie showing off that pretty smile.

We took the kids to Lowe's for a few things we needed at the house. 

Andie had her 15 month checkup with a perfect bill of health.

One day, she just wanted to lounge in her winter hat and watch her shows.

We took the older kids to see Beauty and the Beast. They loved it and took their picture with someone dressed up as the Beast. 

For our final day of Spring Break, we took the family to Chuck E. Cheese. 

The kids had a blast playing games and riding toys. 

Eli loved feeling like a big kid.

Such a fun day with family.

Ash Wednesday 2017

This Ash Wednesday I was able to take my kids after I got off work to church to receive our ashes. 

Although we are smiling, they are a sign of our sinfulness and that we will return to ashes after death.

Andie made it in the second picture. 

And it wouldn't be Lent without fish sticks and macaroni and cheese. 

February Happenings

This post is just a bunch of events from February.

Eli got his throat blessed for the feast of St. Blaise.

This little one snoozing next to my pregnant belly. 

Eli started practicing for baseball. 

Chris teaching Eli how to play Tic-Tac-Toe at one of our favorite restaurants, Bubba's.

Miss Priss enjoying her dinner.

Valentine's Day flashback. The top picture is from 2016 and the bottom is from 2017. My babies are growing too fast. 

Bathtime picture with this sweetie.

Andie sporting her ponytail.

We had an unusually warm Saturday and Andie got to show off her Spring wardrobe.

More pics with my sweeties

Enjoying her breakfast

The babies watching Alex Meixner play

They loved listening to the polka music. 

She decided she needed a sucker for morning snack.

And showing how big she is

Penelope Dance

In January, my dad's family polka band played in Penelope, It's always a fun time that our kids enjoy. 

This little one was showing off her walking skills. 

They love watching their Poppy play

The 3 year olds

There's something about falling asleep next to a band stage that brings back childhood memories. 

Eli and Marley got to dance with the 2016 Polka Fest Queen.

Their dancing was featured in a local polka organization. 

And Andie with her doll dancing to Poppy's music.