Happy (belated!) Mother's Day!

Mom's day is a favorite of mine!  Tom told me he had a few things planned for Sunday and he did not disappoint! :)

He started the day off with delicious omelets before we headed out for a hike (he planned a Northfield hike, but the boys slept in until 8:30 as we were up way too late the night before.  We just didn't have time to squeeze that in before we needed to be back for naps as we have swim lessons on Sunday afternoons that require well-rested kids . . . we've had some issues with a certain 3 1/2 year old and not having a long enough nap before lessons.  Not pretty!).  Anyway, after a long (hour and 45 minutes with Henry walking the entire way!) hike, a stop at the park, and a quick lunch, the boys went down for their naps.  I chatted on the phone all afternoon with my two favorite moms- my mom and sister.  After swim lessons, Tom grilled burgers and then we headed out for an evening walk.  It was a perfect Sunday with my family! :)

I hope all the moms, moms-to-be, and moms at heart had a great day as well!

Garden!

 Charlie gazing out the window at yet another snow fall a week or two ago.  Meanwhile, our plants are waiting patiently to go in the ground.

FINALLY, we were able to get out and plant last weekend!  (When I say "we," I really mean Tom and Henry!).  Thanks to Henry's great help (doesn't he look SO OLD in this picture?  Pulls at my heart strings a bit!), our garden is pretty much planted.  I am so looking forward to fresh veggies and herbs this summer! :)

Out for a run

I haven't officially said anything about the change Tom and our family has gone through the past several months, BUT, Tom officially has a new job!  He started his job search last November and officially resigned from McKenzie on February 1st.  He was given several weeks of search time that brought him right up to the date of his first day at US Bank, which was April 29th.  So between November and late April we had LOTS of Tom time!  It was good for all of us but it's also been nice to get back into our regular roles and into a routine again.  So far, the job has been a really great balance for our family- let's hope it continues! :)  Because of his time off, Tom has been able to get back into running, get more sleep, eat healthy home-cooked meals, and has generally been feeling great! :)  The boys are really into "running" and are quick to point out when someone is "out for a run" while looking out the window of our house or car. 

Here they are stretching with Tom pre-run!

Hiking!

We've gone on a least a dozen "hikes" this spring already . . . with our little family and with friends.  Both boys love traipsing through the woods and, luckily, we live very close to a great park.  I use the word "hike" loosely as we don't move faster than a snail's pace but, hey, the boys get good exercise and lots of fresh air! :)

 Stud Muffin Charlie on his way to the trail, hand in pocket!

 Henry is our little nature lover and is very curious about everything he sees and hears in the woods!

 Handsome guy

 My three favorite guys!

C-man eventually gives in to walking and gets a pretty nice ride on dad's back!

I'm looking forward to many more hikes this spring/summer (as long as this body can handle it- and when it can't, I'll look forward to some quiet time in the house when Tom takes the boys on a hike!!!).



First Bike Ride of the Season!

This photo was taken a few weeks ago . . . it's been awhile since I've updated the blog!  Both boys really enjoy being pulled in the bike trailer.  Tom says they're quite the load!  I'm bummed that bike riding is off my list of things to do this summer . . . for good reason, though! :)

 Smiley guys! :)

Wheee!!

(Tom is unable to find his bike helmet and has been wearing mine . . . Henry would flip if Tom rode without one.  Anytime he sees a motorcyclist or biker without a helmet, he insists the biker is on his/her way home to get it because he/she forgot!)