Butterflies

For Austin's birthday last year, he got a Live Butterfly Garden.  I didn't think much of it, but he had been asking to open it... so I did.  I had to go online and order the larvae & they were mailed to us within a few days.  It was the easiest thing ever- you basically watch them transform into butterflies over a few weeks!

Austin loved checking on them daily, watching them transition through each stage, grow, and finally become butterflies!  We kept them inside for a few days & then released them into the backyard.  We already have a lot of butterflies in our yard, but every time I see one now... I wonder if it's one of those 5 that we released!

Will you be my Valentine?

This is the first year when Austin has really been excited about Valentine's Day, so I decided to really do a lot to celebrate!  After waking up, we had a yummy breakfast of fruit, cinnamon rolls, and red juice.  How cute did those heart ones turn out?  So easy~

Since Valentine's Day fell on a Thursday this year, we rushed to get ready for school- a quick picture with my love before we left!

Austin's gift to his teachers (cookies and gift cards) 

Austin & Sydney at school- we love that sweet girl!

After school we got our cute gift from Austin- I love it!!

We spent the afternoon making chocolate covered strawberries and riding bikes.. then made dinner!  We had a heart shaped pizza & fruit!

Austin's favorite part- the balloons!

After dinner was dessert time- cookies, strawberries, and slushies!!  A fun day for all!!  XOXO

Bikes, lizards, donuts and more

My monthly random picture post.. 

So I found this woman who was selling her bike for $40- she has only been on it twice!  So I thought it would be fun for us to ride bikes together (and yes, he LOVES it!)  Shane plans to get one too!  Yes, I know the helmet looks goofy, but I must be a good example!  :)

We have a TON of lizards in our yard- Austin has become quite fond of them.

Just a cute shot of us!

Austin's first trip (definitely not his last) to Krispy Kreme.  He was fascinated with the icing of the donuts.  I was fascinated with how quickly our family of 3 consumed a dozen of them.  Only shot and he's blinking...oh well!

We tried on at least 4 different dress up costumes the other day- this was my favorite!  Hahaha- he's so cute!

And finally, a fun adventure with Reid & Mr Jared (while mommy & daddy were looking at new tile for the kitchen.)  These boys love playing together!