Awesome April

Isaac had spaghetti for the first time this month and he LOVED it! (Notice the "thumbs up." No, he really doesn't give thumbs up, but it sure makes the memory that much better). At around this time we learned that his favorite food is meat-chicken, porl, beef-anything that was once walking around, he chows down on it. He especially likes meat that is flavored (taco meat, sausage, etc.). He also really likes most veggies-if only I could get him to eat a stinking banana. I know, I know-most parents would give anything for their kids to eat meat and veggies and cut back on the sweet foods. I guess he just didn't inherit his mother's sweet tooth.

This next picture was taken April 3. It was the most beautiful snow, but it made me a little frustrated because at this point I had Spring fever like nobody's business. Living in Iowa most of my life, this late snow shouldn't have been surprising to me, but I prefer sunny and 70. :)

Isaac LOVES other babies (as all babies do, I know). This picture was taken at the office (Midwest Ambulance) on a day that Shalie and I both happened to be there. We both work from home and don't go into the office that often, but when we do it's always nice when we're there at the same time-the boys play together and we can get a whole lot more accomplished. Poor Kyler just hasn't learned how to defend himself from the grabby claws on my kid. Eventually Kyler is going to realize he's bigger than Isaac and retaliate!

Jake and I really like going to football games-we went to several of the ADM High School games last season and probably will ever year. Well, we decided that we'd go to the Barnstormers Game a few weeks ago....That was pretty much the dumbest thing we've ever thought of. For some reason we both neglected to take into account how insanely loud an indoor football game is. Needless to say, Isaac was in the stadium just long enough to take this picture and then he and I spent some quality time by the concession stand-just standing and walking and watching the people. Jake came up and held him during the 3rd quarter and then it was my turn again. We went with Jake's parents and Dan and ReNae Arnold-I'm just glad Jake had someone to sit with through the whole game. Next time we'll leave Isaac with someone or wait about 7 years so the noise won't be so terrifying for him.

Another haircut....Yes, I think this is Isaac's 4th official haircut. Those golden locks grow like weeds! He really didn't enjoy this trip to the Bumbo barber, but, hey, beauty is pain, right?

Ahh...Spring! We've really enjoyed these last few days that have been SO nice. We went outside to do some reading and just enjoy the warmth and sunshine. Isaac loves being outside and I was happy to get out of the house for a little while. He also enjoyed pulling out the grass and attempting to eat the dirt-I think possible because the dirt somewhat resembles ground beef (see above)...

Boys and their toys...our yard really isn't big enough to make a rider mower necessary, but my parents moved into a townhouse last year and hooray for inherited goods! I always have to laugh at myself when Jake says, "well, I guess I should go mow the yard" because it's like me saying "well, I guess I should go scrapbook." He makes it sound like a chore, but he loves his mower. Surprisingly, the noise didn't really bother Isaac-he just watched and sat with me while I did some work in the garage. Then when Jake was done, Isaac got to go for a ride (the blade was off and they were going eternally slow). I took like a gazillion pictures, but somehow I didn't get one of both of them looking at me. So, sorry Jake-I think people enjoy looking at your son's adorable face more than yours!

So while April isn't officially over yet, it's been a good month for us overall-certainly less busy and hectic than March to say the least. I am so thankful that it's finally getting warm and sunny out-it's amazing what a little sunshine can do for your soul.