GARDENING... WELL SORT OF

As part of their Easter, the boys received new Gardening Tools from Grandma & Grandpa Charles. Each set included a shovel, a hoe, and two rakes - one garden, one leaf, and they are really quality made with nice wood handles and metal implements. We had already given them the leaf rakes so they could help us one day with raking, but they received the rest of them on Easter morning. Last week, they got to put them to use. Mr. Jim, next door, needed help moving a dirt pile, and put the boys to work.

Luke got really serious when he needed to break up the pile with his hoe.

This shot cracks me up because I think it looks like Grey has Chew in his mouth.

They really are good little workers. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for the great new tools.

SPRING BREAK - MAYMONT PARK

Last week, Luke was on Spring Break, so me and a couple of other Moms planned a little field trip on one of the days. We picked Tuesday, because it was supposed to be the warmest and driest day of the week, and boy did we pick correctly... it was a BEAUTIFUL day!! We took all the chillins' to Maymont Park.

This was our view from where we had our little picnic when we first arrived.

My friend Andrea and her two boys (Luke's & Grey's BFFs), Lucas & Matt.

My friend Liz and her two kids, Grayson and Savannah.

The park is filled with many beautiful sights. This little waterfall as in the Raptor Valley exhibit. This exhibit showcased many prey birds native to this area.

After wondering through the animal farm and seeing the birds, we made our way to the most beautiful spot in the entire park, the Japanese Garden. At the beginning of this Garden, there is a big waterfall. Luke climbed up to the look-out point to check it out.

Beautiful little Japanese Maple

I had just yelled at Grey for trying to climb a too big rock for him, so he plopped himself down along the path and pouted.

Once the boys saw the Koi, I knew we wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.

Grey could have stayed in this spot all day watching them.

A lady who had bread for her grandchildren, was nice enough to share a few pieces with the boys so they could feed the fish.

Tried to get a pic of the Faucheux/Keller boys. This was the best out of about 20 shots.

We eventually claimed a beautiful little spot along a little creek as our own, and hung out there for the rest of our stay. This was our view...

Andrea was holding my camera while I was rescuing Grey from a too high spot that he climbed to. When we got back down to the bottom, Andrea snapped this pic of us.

Loved the reflection of the big Japanese Maple we were sitting under, in the creek

Luke sat still long enough for me to take this pic. Don't know why he was so serious.

Our day at the park was a LOT of fun, and us three Moms vowed to do it again soon. I just loved seeing my boys interact with their little friends.

Even though we eventually had to leave the park, fun for the boys, for the day, wasn't over. We had carpooled with Liz, who lives on a beautiful farm. When we got back, before getting in the car and heading home, the boys went to watch Savannah feed the chickens.

Savannah gave Luke the responsibility of holding the eggs while she got the feed.

The Goodwin Barn... LOVE!

Our one Fun Packed Day of Spring Break was definitely one to remember.

THE OTHER SON... I CAN SLEEP ANYWHERE

Maybe this happens with all children, but I don't know what it is with our boys, in that they Can. Sleep. Anywhere.

I've posted pictures before of Luke's peculiar spots, and I've shown one before for Grey, but here are three more for him, all having occurred since we've moved into the new house.

Grey NEVER immediately goes to sleep when we put him to bed. He will usually open the door to their bedroom and play on the floor in the hallway. On this particular night, he was up to his same old tricks, when eventually, Marc and I realized that he had gotten really quiet. When I went to investigate, this is how I found him... sound asleep on the hardwood floor.

That would have surely put a kink in my neck.

Grey has pretty much given up his afternoon nap, but occasionally he does still need the rest. This is where I found him one day, after going to look for him when he didn't come back out of the bathroom after going in to do his business... sound asleep on the rug, right by the toilet.

At least he had pulled up his pants first.

On Tuesday, Luke and I were out in the living room watching a movie, when I realized that I had no idea where Grey was. I thought I had heard him go in his bedroom a little earlier, but I couldn't hear him playing anymore. When I went looking for him, he wasn't in there. Now I have to say, their room is currently in a state of utter chaos, so I had to really look around to make sure he wasn't in there. I also looked under his covers and under Luke's covers - he wasn't there. I then searched the rest of the house. I went outside. I went to our neighbor's. He was NO where, and I was beginning to PANIC!!

Then I remembered, that Marc had told me about where he had found him once. So I looked there... sound asleep under the bunkbeds.

I wish I had this uncanny knack of being able to fall asleep Anywhere.

HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND

It's been a few weeks, but...

Easter this year for the Faucheux family, was an Easter "Weekend".

Friday... Coloring of the Easter Eggs

Decided to try something a little different this year, so instead of buying an egg-coloring kit, I used Kool-aid drink mix packets. Saw the idea on Pinterest, and thought it would be fun. It was definitely easy - just 2/3 cup of water to 1 packet of drink mix.

We had 8 colors to use

Marc's two-toned creation using the blue and purple (only the purple looked grey)

Grey liked the red-orange color, as you can see below with three eggs in one bowl.

His hands were red for three days.

Luke and his eggs...

Grey and his eggs.

All the eggs, ready to be hid and hunted Sunday Morning.

If I would have remembered to put them in the refrigerator, we could have eventually ate them. Oh Well!

Saturday... Annual Kesock Easter Egg Hunt

This was the second time the boys enjoyed this activity. Well, second for Luke. The last time we did this, was Easter 2009 and Grey was still growing in my belly. Miss Arlinda really goes all out for her Grandkids, and always includes our boys. She had 12 eggs for each child to find (one color per child), and then the three little guys had an extra Large egg with a bunch of little treats inside.

This picture was taken half way through the hunt.

Grey was very determined to find his Purple eggs.

As was Luke finding his Yellow eggs.

After a successful hunt, they dug right in to all their treats.

Best Buds, Quinn and Luke, took a moment away from comparing toys, to smile for the camera.

The Whole Easter Egg Hunt Clan

Luke, Quinn Nolan, Grey, Elise and Josie Nolan

Sunday... Easter Day

The Easter Bunny made a stop at our house with full baskets for the boys.

I made cute little Initial Bunny tags, so the boys would know who's basket was who's.

The boys left the Easter Bunny a little snack...

The Easter Eggs were all hidden and ready to be found.

The boys didn't see their baskets right away. They first went to the Easter Bags that our neighbor, Alicia, dropped off for them the night before. Can you tell Grey just went to the bathroom... pants not pulled all the way up, undies showing, shirt rolled up?

Had to give Luke a little direction to the baskets.

They dug right in, showing each other all their little treasures.

Luke was excited to see Bubbles.

Then it was time for the little Easter Egg Hunt. There were only 12 eggs, so it went pretty quick.

Not sure what he's doing here.

Grey showing me one of his eggs.

They loved the little magnifying glasses that Miss Alicia got for them.

Showing me their new Easter Pez Dispensers

Easter Smiles for Mommy

Grey really liked all the stickers he got and the Pop Rocks candy.

Until next year's visit...

Happy Easter