Easter 2016

I remember a fun few weeks leading up to Easter. We had a bunch of different Easter egg hunts we went to including our church ward and a local one at a park. The kids always have so much fun with all the Easter activities, and focusing our thoughts on Jesus Christ.

Yes, she is wearing her Christmas jammies on Easter morning. That's Mia for you. 

I wanted a family "selfie" picture, but Mia was the only one happy to take a picture and with her dad. 

Hudson had to give a talk in primary on Easter Sunday. Here he is right before he goes up. A little nervous.  

He gave such a great talk in primary and shared his testimony about Jesus Christ - how he died for us, was resurrected, and wants us to be happy. My heart was so happy because he not only came up with the talk on his own - he believes those things and confidently shared it with others. It was such a great Easter week reflecting on those truths with my family. I remember feeling so blessed and grateful this day for my family and my Savior. 

March 2016

March 2016 Highlights - 

I remember it being the perfect spring weather and we squeezed in a lot of time outdoors. Hudson was really interested in riding his bike. The few weeks in March was when he really perfected riding his bike (at 4 1/2 years old) at the different parks near our home. 

Logan also completed his 3rd half marathon. He caught a nasty stomach bug a few days before and almost didn't run it, but did it any way and finished with a PR of 1:49. We were able to go cheer him on at the finish line. 

We spent a Saturday at the Columbia Zoo in South Carolina. It was a perfect day and we learned that Logan is a bird whisperer.

I continued to get bigger and more uncomfortable. I also had the added bonus of dealing with two kids who didn't take naps during the day - insert sarcasm. I never really got a moment to rest throughout the day, and the kids capitalized on that and kept me on my toes which is probably why this was my hardest pregnancy yet. 

We went 4 1/2 years without a kid coloring on the walls and then Amelia the little artist appeared everywhere.  

I still remember this night. Amelia was having a hard time going to bed. She kept saying she wanted to hug the baby. Of course it was her way of stalling to go to bed, but I secretly loved it. She loved to be close to my belly. 

My aunt (Martha) came into town for a work trip and we were able to meet up and show her the city for a few hours. It was so fun to catch up with her! 

Pink half-cake, pink frosting, pink sprinkles, and the happiest little 2 1/2 year old there ever was. Love my Mia Bee!

Grandpa Corbett had a work trip on the east coast and we got to see him one night. What a treat for the kids! 

I decided taking the kids to Dan Nicholas Park while pregnant was a good idea and it was! We had a blast going on the train, carousel, and gem mining! It totally wore the kids out (and me too). What a fun day! 

February 2016

(Yikes. It is time to get back to blogging again. I'm going to recap a few things by month in the next few blog posts.)

February 2016 Highlights - 

Ikea and their chocolate cake. Big fan right here. 

Panthers Day at Preschool (with Ms. Leanna). The Carolina Panthers made it all the way to the Superbowl (but they ended up losing). It was an exciting time to be in Charlotte, and especially living so close to the stadium. The city was bustling with excitement! 

Logan and his running buddies (aka mudder brudders). This was right after the 20-mile Uwharrie Mountain Run. These guys are incredible. Since this picture was taken, they have competed in several other races together. Great group! 

We discovered Duck Donuts was 5 minutes from our house. GREAT day! 

Astronaut in training at The Schiele Museum. I need to go back here! My kids loved it and we sadly haven't been back since. 

Lots of afternoons were spent like this. A girl refusing naps, climbing out of her crib, and then falling asleep on the stairs. 

Valentine's Day was on a Sunday this year, so Valentine's Day church outfits were a must! 

Valentine's Day heart cake

How Amelia eats cake. She's the very best!

Playing in the city on a beautiful spring day! 

We spent a lot of time outside in February. It was surprisingly warm.

This was a memorable date night. We had dinner at Dandelion Market (one of our favorite places), macaroons from Amelie's, and then Logan had the idea to rent a Redbox movie to watch in our new van. It was so much fun! 

The sandbox was a great activity for the kids during those spring days when I was just so tired from pregnancy and everything else. I would sit on the couch and watch them from inside. 

Documenting pregnancy. 6 1/2 months right here.