The weather was chilly through most of March... but we still played at the park whenever it was sunny. On days when the sun was shining, the boys would look outside all morning, and ask, "Is it warm enough to go outside yet???" The sun can be so deceiving to little boys-- it screams warm weather, but it can still be pretty COLD out.
Along with playing at the park...my church threw me a lovely baby shower. What a wonderful church family we have. It was so special to be thought of and spoiled like this!! And for those of you that have kids, especially 3 of a kind, it is so wonderful to have some new things for the third one (as opposed to all those good hand me downs).
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We also enjoyed a short break from Nick's rigorous grad school classes, when the students were all given "Spring Recess." And yes, this is in addition to Spring Break!!
So, we got up early and went out for breakfast+
And then made our way to the incredible St Louis Arch
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It is even more amazing in person. We were able to take a "tram" ride up to the top and enjoyed looking out and seeing St Louis from a different perspective. Lots of fun for all, although Josh was not to sure about the tram ride up... :)
Next we headed to The Children's Museum for the boys to run around and explore for awhile. In the picture, Nick and Isaiah are fixing a tire in the auto repair shop they have set up for kids. (probably the boys favorite exhibit at the Museum).
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We also had days like this... that required a hot bath and lots of soap...
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And the boys took "swimming" in the couch cushions to a whole new level, and started riding the "jet ski" as well.
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The boys spent a lot of days "on the construction site"--- meaning, working hard at the kinds of things little boys do, like pushing trucks around.
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Towards the end of the month, Nick had his official "Spring Break" and we (mostly Nick) put some hours into organizing the garage and getting ready for our move this summer. We pulled out a few "baby toys" which as it turns out, "big boys" can't resist either. They both took turns playing in this one. Ah well... it kept them busy and we knew where they were... and best yet, they LOVED it.
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And then made our way to the incredible St Louis Arch+
It is even more amazing in person. We were able to take a "tram" ride up to the top and enjoyed looking out and seeing St Louis from a different perspective. Lots of fun for all, although Josh was not to sure about the tram ride up... :)+
Following our expedition to the Arch, we went to the beautiful and amazing St Louis Galleria and shopped till we dropped. Okay. We didn't really spend too much time shopping, but it was so nice to see real stores with real quality things in them (the town we live in has a Wal-mart and a Goodwill as far as shopping goes).
For lunch we went to my favorite, The Cheesecake Factory, and loaded up on fattening (but oh so delicious) desserts. Oh boy do I love cheesecake!!
Next we headed to The Children's Museum for the boys to run around and explore for awhile. In the picture, Nick and Isaiah are fixing a tire in the auto repair shop they have set up for kids. (probably the boys favorite exhibit at the Museum).+
We also had days like this... that required a hot bath and lots of soap...+
And the boys took "swimming" in the couch cushions to a whole new level, and started riding the "jet ski" as well.+
The boys spent a lot of days "on the construction site"--- meaning, working hard at the kinds of things little boys do, like pushing trucks around.+
Towards the end of the month, Nick had his official "Spring Break" and we (mostly Nick) put some hours into organizing the garage and getting ready for our move this summer. We pulled out a few "baby toys" which as it turns out, "big boys" can't resist either. They both took turns playing in this one. Ah well... it kept them busy and we knew where they were... and best yet, they LOVED it.+
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These last few pictures were taken earlier this week, when the weather turned from cool to HOT. I pulled out the boys sand toys and let them go to town with a bucket of water (a little too early in the season for the swimming pool). And go to town they did. There is just something about splashing and playing and scooping and pouring water that is just so much fun!!
And that about sums up the month. Lots of fun. Lots of places. Lots of laughs. Yay for the month of March!!
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