April is WET

This April has been a lot of fun with continuous sports and FUN birthday parties.  Lately Madeline has been into horses.  Coincidentally ended up being our close friend Corrine Hanlon's birthday theme.  When we arrived to the party Madeline was going crazy. She wanted to pet the horses, feed them and go for a ride. The past few years when we have attended Mt. Washington. Dominic has been going on the private riding lessons and has really enjoyed it. So with each kid when on their session, I went with Madeline since it was her 1st time and let Dominic go alone.

At the end of the party I was sure to hear from both of them their favorite part was riding.  Madeline was totally screaming with excitement.  Dominic said he liked hanging with me.  I asked him why and he said he felt that he was going to fall off the horse. I felt so bad.  But the horses they were riding on were a little smaller so I think that he just was 'feeling' the movement of everything.  I was so proud of both my kids.  They day was also filled with crafts and adopting a pony.  We went to the open field and got to find  a pony in the hay and take care of it with the carrots and celery we were given.  Such a fun idea. 

The past several weeks the weather we have been having is crazy. We will have 80+ degree days then others would be 60+. But even with the crazy temps, the snow has finally melted away we have been going back to all our favorite parts.  Benson Park, Robey Park and even a few schools that have awesome play ground.  The kids love the fun new explorations we have and go crazy.  We chase squirrels, look for turtles, birds (we try to feed them), eat awesome snacks mom brings even though dinner is in an hour  :-)

We are officially open - Ambrose Fire Pit FUN!!

Mark and I have also thought it was a great idea to do date night with the kids.  So once every 2 weeks, Mark will take Madeline out and I will take Dominic.  We have bee doing this for a few month and Mommy's dates with Dominic has been his swimming classes.  He is such a funny kid.

Dominic & Madeline really do care for each other.  Dominic has Karate every Wednesday and Saturday.  Madeline just wants to join in and watch her big brother.  It really is sweet.



In the beginning of the month we also were excited to celebrate grandmas birthday.  We (kids and mommy) made her a cookie cake and celebrated.  Madeline even sang her songs and showed her mommy's rocking horse that she loves to ride.