Tball, Fair Oaks, Mother's Day

There's no better way to describe this time of year other than CRAZY! It's literally just as busy as the holiday season in my opinion. I love all the busy and having much warmer weather but gosh, we are going in all kinds of directions every single day. John has been traveling quite a bit for work and then traveled to KC to be with his mama, so we have really been missing him; but it makes me even more grateful that I am able to stay at home and continue to do all the things even with him gone! 

Here's what's been happening!

Charlie started tball and is LOVING every single minute. He gets so excited for practice each week and had his first game this past weekend and did so great! 

We finished up swim lessons and are ready for school to be out so we can get to the pool! 

We had an impromptu lunch out at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants...

After our Mexican lunch we headed to another family favorite, Rural King......it feels like Christmas when the chicks have arrived. Johnny Barrett is REALLY wanting to have some chickens....he's really hoping to get some for his birthday! 

Afternoon movie snuggles with these two!

For administrative professionals day, Johnny brought up the idea of taking some treats to the school secretaries. I thought it was so kind and thoughtful, there was no way I could say no to that! Mellany wanted some for her building too and I think the cards turned out so sweet!

Headed to preschool with a lap full of lovies! 

Charlie actually got to have a preschool spring program this year! It was really cute and he was so excited!!

After the program we went to lunch at McAlisters.....Hard to believe this cutie will be in school all day every day next year. I'm really gonna miss having him around...

We saw a police officer on a motorcycle pull in and it totally made his day!

For Christmas my parents got us a membership at Fair Oaks and a stay in the hotel. The hotel was pretty booked through spring break (plus we wanted to wait for warmer weather) so a couple weekends ago we were finally able to cash in our gift! We stayed in the family suite (which is in the silo of the hotel) that had bunk beds and we had so much fun!!! It was calling for rain most of the weekend that we were there, so the crowds were pretty minimal....we were actually the only ones on our cow tour so that was kinda fun! It was a fun little getaway that really wasn't so far (35 minutes from our house) and the kids are already asking to do it again!

The weather was finally warm enough to get some plants in the ground that I got from a friend! After 4 years my flower beds are almost finished :)

Teacher Appreciation Week was last week....my neighbor is in charge so I offered to help her a couple days that she needed it. Charlie got to help one day too! It felt soooooo good to actually be in the school buildings and see the teachers and kids!! Covid took away so many things for us, so it was so good to be back! 

Found a few selfies on my phone...

Winston sure does love some snuggles! 

First tball game! Our Charlie was "in the zone"!

Had to get the kids some new shoes this weekend. While the boys shoes were all out of stock (ugh!), my 10 year old daughter surpassed me in shoe size..... I'm completely blown away! 

One of our favorite college kids was in town this weekend and we got to see her at church and catch up! We were all so happy to get some hugs from her!!

For Mother's Day, the kids love to get a cookie cake from our favorite bakery and decorate it for me. This has honestly become a favorite tradition for me too....I love seeing them work together and come up with an end design....I think this year's is my favorite so far! 

ONLY 13 MORE DAYS LEFT OF SCHOOL!!! (Not that I'm counting or anything...hahaha!)

 

April!!

 Apparently we are having the time of our lives over here because it's been almost a month since I've updated the blog! Spring time always gets crazy busy for us (similar to Christmas time) but I had no idea we had gotten so busy that I hadn't updated here. 

Spring sports are starting (swim lessons, tball, dance recital time, dance auditions coming up), the weather is starting to be so nice and we are just itching for school to be out and summertime to arrive! 

Here's what we've been doing.... 

Finding kid selfies on my phone always makes me smile. 

Sending pictures to dad while he is traveling. 

My friend Jess passed along some high school treasures....dance and volleyball fun! I think I was a Junior in both pictures. 

Swim lessons!!! I was able to get all 3 kiddos into swim lessons back to back at my gym....we are going to be summer swimming ready!! 

Charlie definitely has some of my Jones genetics in him. He loves playing games and loves winning! 

I took Mellany to get her first facial. She started having some minor issues with acne so I wanted to get ahead of the situation and know exactly what we needed to do from a professional. Worth every penny! We've got a solid plan that is working so great! Would highly recommend going this route versus standing in the walmart aisles debating what she might need. Wether they like it or not my boys will be going this route too! I'd love to be able to avoid the things I went through as a preteen/teen.

Three monkeys!

Only the 3rd child would ever be allowed to eat cereal in the living room. 

One thing I love about Charlie is that he marches to the beat of his own drum. He wanted to take a hat to school for recess so he packed it in his backpack and wore it out on the playground....he was so happy! 

The kids were out of school on Good Friday so we ventured to the park with the Vincents. 

Easter time!!!!! We decorated eggs, prepped Easter dinner (specifically dirt cake for dessert), attended the early service then had brunch at one of our favorite local cafes. The kids had baskets arrive at the house while we were at church ;) and eggs appeared in the back yard after we had gotten home. John grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for dinner that were so yummy and always feels like the official start of warmer weather! It was an amazing day! 

(I think Mellany felt bad that us parents didn't have any eggs to hunt, so she filled and put out some easter eggs just for John and I....it was the sweetest gesture and was actually really fun!)

Peep s'mores dip! 

Johnny chose cotton candy for dessert....he might have gotten a bit carried away with it haha! 

Always a Charlie selfie

I had my yearly exam and saw this pic on the board in the dr's exam room.....can't believe this sweet baby boy is almost 8! I love this picture so so soooo much! 

Car line crazy!

"Mom, can you watch a movie with me?" 

You can't say no to a request like that. Next year we won't be able to have afternoon movies together....

Mellany FINALLY got to take her first field trip since covid!!! The 4th grade traveled to Indianapolis to visit the Statehouse and Museum. John was the chosen one for this trip (which couldn't have been a better fit) and they both had a blast! Charlotte was put with John & Mellany and the three of them had a GREAT time exploring and learning about Indiana history! 

The ceiling in the state house....John said it was incredible!

Here's to an amazing, WARM weekend!