Micah's Spring Program

Micah's preschool has a spring program and each class sings a few songs and then they sing a few more as a big group.  It is simple and darling and perfect.  

We won a silent auction the year before for reserved front row seats.  Woot woot!!  When Micah first walked in Shawn was in the bathroom and Micah yelled, "Where is Dad?"  Here he is smiling as he laid eyes on Shawn.

 I am so impressed how politely they sit while the rest of the classes sing.

 After we met in the classroom and Micah showed us what he has been up to lately.

A Wild Night

Noah's best friend, Easton, turned six in April and invited him to a Wild hockey game for his party.  It was an epic night in the life of a six year old hockey fan. 

 

Hugging after a Wild goal.

Noah danced and cheered on the Jumbotron at one point and the kids were on TV three different times.  Is it really a surprise, look how adorable they are! ;)  Below is a picture Peyton's mom took of the TV at home.

At the end of the night.  He didn't get home until after a 11.  A big night indeed.

4!

Micah turned four.  These kids, they just keep growing up and we keeping falling more and more in love with them.  Micah is a happy, fun, outgoing, bright and tenacious little guy.  He is the family comedian and the best snuggler ever.  He is usually cold and covers up with a blanket but also insists on wearing shorts, short sleeves and no socks.  Mmm hmm.  Micah still loves kefir, I think one of my first posts ever was about him yelling for kefir from his crib first thing in the morning.  He is crazy for superheroes and can play with his guys for hours.  He also can be very easy going and forgiving to his mother - who occasionally forgets the school bag or to pack shoes for the inside gym.  "It's okay mom."  Bless him!  

Here is Micah's 4th birthday interview:

Tell me what comes to your mind when I say these words.

Home - "Toys"

Favorite color - "Red"

Brother/Sister - "Noah plays with me."

Magic - "Elfs"

Bedtime - "Books"

School - "Toys"

Love - "Mom"  ***swoon***

What's the last thing you were sad about?  "Celia biting me."

What makes you really, really happy?  "That Noah is my brother"

Are you scared of anything?  "Dragons"

If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be?  "Monkey"

What do you think you will be when you grow up?  "Firefighter or 49ers player."

Who is the last person you kissed?  "Celia"

Special treats at school.

Presents.

 Assembling presents.  Ha!

 

 Oh how tortured they are.  Say cheeseburger!!

 Traditional birthday shot with mom and dad. 

This picture takes my breath away.  This was our night cap.  

SNOW

Spring arrived on the calendar and it just kept snowing here.  We drove to Nebraska on May 2nd for Tyler's graduation (more on that later) and it was snowing.  MAY 2nd!  Noah had worn snow boots to school.  Ack.  I'm truly hoping we are done with snow for the year.  I've decided that in the future when my kids are discussing a time when mom was mean, my standard line will be: "It must have been the year it snowed 8 months of the year."  Who can argue with getting the grouchies in that environment. ;)

Spring Break

The week before spring break Noah came home most days telling us what various classmates were doing over break.  Going to Arizona, Florida, Disney cruise, etc...and we...we were staying home.  He didn't care at all but the following conversation ensued:

N:  "Mom, do you know what I really want to do for spring break?"

Me:  "What?"

N:  "Go to Chuck E Cheese."

I look at Shawn, we both smile.

Me:  "You got it buddy."

Shawn doling out the coins.

 Noah's favorite.  I think he would have been happy playing that game the whole time.

It was really fun, especially for Noah and surprisingly affordable.  I'm a fan - a trip once a year would be perfect.  Spring break 2014 here we come.

Mr. Irresistible

Micah during before bed prayer:  "I pray that you will always be my mom.  I also pray that you are the best mom ever."

He doesn't keep these statements to prayer time either.  Any ordinary moment of the day he will throw his arms out for a hug and say I'm the best mom ever.  When Micah gives you a hug or a kiss it is a real, hearty hug and kiss.  Putty in his hands.

This kid is absolutely the sweetest.  He prayed for over a year "that you (Shawn) will get a new job" when he knew Shawn wanted out of his current gig.  Still praying for that one. ;)

Each night the boys tell each other something they were thankful or made them happy about the other.  Without fail M says to N, "That you will always be my brother."  This annoys Noah because he wants a specific thing each night and really that is the point, but as a parent is there anything better.

He certainly knows how to lay it on thick.

Today's art

Felt monkeys hanging from vines and eating bananas.  This turned out really cute and N did it completely solo.  I especially like the pipe cleaner tails.