A blog post? You betcha!

I can't believe it's been so long since the last time I blogged.  It's that darn Instagram I tell you! ;)  I have a goal to be better at blogging this summer because it forces me to take pictures with my camera and not just my phone.  My parents got us a new camera for Christmas and I've loved being able to take pictures again...like these ones from Easter: 

Do we have the sweetest kids on the planet or what?  

Brock is in full-blown 3 year-old mode.  He's independent, smart, funny, and such a little stinker.  To say he pushes my buttons is an understatement, but he's also one of the most perceptive and sweet little boys I've ever met.  He knows when I need a love and he is so forgiving of my impatience.   He still has two more years before he starts Kindergarten and he can already recognize all of his letters and sounds, numbers, colors, and shapes.  I wish I could take credit for my little smarty-pants, but he is just a curious boy who soaks up information like a sponge...just like his dad.  He's a crack-up to talk to because he repeats things he hears on TV or in adult conversation and knows how to apply it in his conversations.  He still loves trains and cars and he rides his little trike around the neighborhood like a regular Dennis-the-Menace.  He loves loves loves his dad and the two of them have way too much fun together.

Sophie {Peach} is 18 months and getting too big!  They let her go to nursery when she was 16 months old because of our callings, and she has loved it and been so good in there.  The nursery leaders can't believe how resilient she is to the kids stealing her toys and pushing her over...we tell them her older brother trained her well for nursery. ;)  She can't say very many words, but she has plenty to say!  She is a silly and spunky little thing and always so happy.  She loves wearing hats and can often be found wearing Brock's bike helmet around the house.  She loves babies and kitties, reading stories, trying to ride Brock's bike, helping mom make dinner, and snuggling.  I love that she'll still let me hold her tight and kiss on her soft cheekies.  She dances every time she hears music and that girl has some crazy good dance moves!  Oh and I almost forgot, one of her favorite things is the "Clausty" as my uncle Richey called it...you put your hand over her face and jiggle her head and she thinks it's the funniest thing ever.  I tell you, she nuts!! She is mommy's little BFF.  :)

We are loving watching our kids get older and seeing their funny personalities come out.  They are our greatest source of joy and bring so much light to our lives.  There are good and bad days as a mom, but the joys definitely outweigh the hardships.  I'm so grateful for my crazo kiddos!