April Happenings

April came in with a bang.  We have all of a sudden become VERY busy with sports, birthday parties, and events.  I feel like all of our days are jam packed with things.  It's not a bad thing after a year of this crazy pandemic but it's a big change in pace that we are getting reacquainted with.

Nolan and our neighbor, Zach are "dating" best friends so the boys arranged a double date one afternoon after school.  The girls were dropped off with their bikes and Zach's mom rode bikes with the four of them over to Graeters for ice cream.  I think Nolan had fun but he was also a little disappointed that the girls didn't talk to them a lot. 

                       

Quinn is still participating in Girl Scouts.  Our meetings over the winter were pretty scarce due to Covid but this spring we kicked it up a notch with a blanket making activity and a wooden name sign activity.  She loved creating this cute name sign for her room with her friends via Zoom.  Next meeting will be outdoors at the putt-putt course and park afterwards.

This weirdo refused to sit in the car during Quinn's tennis lesson because I wouldn't play his horrible rap music.

Golf has begun.  Quinn is playing this year too and won the competition that they had during the first lesson.  Looking forward to playing as a foursome this summer.

Sleepy baby.

Tricia and her family moved to Columbus from Chicago this fall and we FINALLY were able to get together this month.  She had her two youngest girls and I just had Mairin since it was a school day but it was so great to see her and catch up.  I'm so excited that they are so close to us now and am looking forward to many more play dates ahead!

They started digging next door to us.  We will miss having the empty lots next to us but are hopeful for more great neighbors to come!

The Shears got a puppy!  They named her Zoey and all of the kids in the neighborhood are in love with her.

                    

Gorgeous day for the park.  Big kids were at school but Mairin and I soaked up some sun at the playground after her swimming lesson.  Reminded me of all of the playground days we used to have with Nolan and Quinn when they were little.  

Shower cap babes.

                       

Almost done with Quinn's bedroom refresh.  Eric rehung her curtains on some sturdier rods so they aren't sagging anymore and her desk came in.  All that's left is to find a desk chair and hang a few things on the walls!  Getting close!  She loves her room at night time with her new Star Lite that she got from Reese.  She says it is "calming."

Pajama day at school to celebrate April birthdays.  Her friend, Alessa, who also has an April birthday got them matching pjs to wear to school.  Quinn was so excited and had a blast being recognized at school.