Spring?

It is starting to feel like...and smell like...and taste like Spring around here! It's been in the 50's lately...which I know is "cold" for anyone south of Kentucky, but that's 50-60 degrees warmer than what we've had lately. Perspective, people.

We celebrated some warm weather with a visit to our local ice cream shop. We totally ruined our dinner in the name of Spring. Whatever.

 We also broke out the bikes and took a walk/bike ride. In the picture above you can see that we still have some snow...and that a lot of it is melting quickly. That flowing river is usually a dry ditch.

So - suck it up Floridians! We don't want to hear about how COLD it is when it's 52! It feels great. Get outside, even if you have to wear a dino hat and a sweatshirt (Nolan).

Nothing but Noley

Nolan is creeping up on 7 months and just in case I miss it (which is completely possible) - here is some info about him:
He is becoming more aware of the 4-legged family members and he's a BIG fan. Luckily, the feeling is mutual. We lucked out with Coop & Tuck...and their love for our kids.

Nolan spends a lot of time attached to me. Like, a ridiculous amount of time. But I'm totally fine with it. Until...

Okay - some days I'm totally over it. But mainly only when I have a LONG list of things to do and a baby who doesn't think I need to do any of it. On this particular day we engaged in "Look Out the Window" time. Fifteen minutes of entertainment. I'll take it.

Oh and then this happened. I was working and he was jumping. I heard him get fussy and then silence. Everyone please notice the hand chub. There is more on his feet and it's amazing.

Today he had to go to the doctor (wheezy cough) and she was checking him over. She got a really serious tone and said, "Nolan, how long have you been missing your neck?" Answer: since he was a few weeks old.

Grandma Shirlee

Grandma Shirlee has been here visiting us. She brought warm - snow melting - weather with her from Florida! We've had fun dragging her all over Northville! Hope she finds her way north again soon! We love you, Grandma!

Sick...or not

Last Wednesday I kept Jack home from school because he was sick. Or at least I thought he was sick. I kept suggesting that he "relax" and "watch a movie" - he agreed to the movie part, but this is what I found him doing:

 Exercising.

Pretty sure those are sick & tired eyes. He's on the mend, but still fighting a little cough. Thankful we've been pretty healthy...knock on wood.

We Aren't Always (or ever) Early for School...

But when we are - we take a selfie in the parking lot. And YES - Jack insisted on wearing a tie...the kind with the elastic band. Classy.

Happy Hide & Seek

I was playing hide and seek with Noley one night after dinner. He thought it was the best. Happy Friday!

The Next Taylor

The other day, while I was nursing Nolan, Josie decided to put on a little concert for me to enjoy. I had a few favorite parts...the way she holds the guitar, the dance moves, the lyrics.

When people see us together they always say, "WOW! She's a miniature version of you!" Well, I think we can safely say that along with the blue eyes, she also inherited my singing ability.

{If you are in a public place or a cubicle...watch at your own risk}

Dear World, you're welcome.

Happy birthday today to my Grandma Peg (Grandma Gigi). We love you and are sending HUGE hugs from Michigan! XOXO

Nothing but Noley

He's vocal. He almost always gets what he wants, when he wants it. He is happy. Always very happy. He loves to move and when he actually learns how to move (for real) I am in DEEP trouble. He loves pulling hair - check his hands, always a clump of hair in there. He loves people...but he especially loves Jack and Josie. He won't sleep willingly without his mom...and I'm okay with it. Because I know he's my baby. This is it. I'm savoring.

From Instagram

Josie has an obsession with setting up picnics...all over my house, all the time. This particular one came on Saturday at 8am. Seriously though - there is plastic food everywhere.

On Sunday Tyson brought home donuts for us. Josie ate hers - per usual, top only. When she left the table I noticed SOMEONE had his eye on the remains. He knows a good thing when he sees it.

Dinosaurs in the D

On Saturday we took a family excursion into the city for a Dinosaur "show." Jack is really into dinosaurs. He might look scared in this picture, but don't be fooled. That's an excited face.

 This is a creepy face. A creepy caveman to be exact.

Nolan's first selfie with Joe Louis. (there will probably be more)

After our adventure with the dinosaurs and cavemen - we hopped on the People Mover for a trip around the city. Nolan was along for the ride. Literally.

Jack and Josie loved looking out the windows. They both yelled out things they saw - "Look a taxi!" And then "Hey, I know that place (Comerica Park)." Oh and Josie licked the window...because that's a completely normal thing to do. We came home with three EXTREMELY tired kids and TWO worn out parents.