Is There a Doctor in the House?

Carter decided to play with Cole this morning while Caden was at school and it was pretty stinking cute. Cole was just hanging out playing with his usual toys when Carter came over to him. Carter showed off his fire truck then drove off. Cole started crying loudly so I told Carter to go back over there and Cole instantly quieted down. It was too cute! So I went over to them and got in the floor and encouraged Carter to roll a ball to him. That lasted about 2 minutes then off Carter goes to his room. I just figured he got bored, so I played with Cole a bit longer and back comes Carter with his doctor kit. "I doctor, Col-eeee sick" Carter tells me and proceeds to analyze his patient! Cole loved the attention and Carter was pretty gentle. It was so sweet. I can't wait until they all 3 play together like this :0)

Carter started by checking Cole's heart. He said it was good!

Then he decided brother needed a shot. Carter kept saying, "it otay Col-eee!"

Then he decided to check Cole's ears...they too checked out.

Cole got a great check up and had a blast too!

Egg Hunt

A church here in town has a huge Easter Extravaganza and we decided to take the kiddos and head out to it Saturday afternoon. There were egg hunts for each age group, so Caden and Carter got to hunt separately. There was a bouncy inflatable obstacle course, snacks, and a petting zoo. It was fun and we will definitely go back next year.

Caden and Carter getting ready to hunt eggs.

Cory giving Carter specific instructions...

Carter getting some eggs.

Carter showing off his loot...

Caden getting ready to go hunt.

Caden on the prowl for some eggs.

Coloring Eggs

Last week while at Grammie and Papa's house, Aunt Kayla and Grammie let the kiddos color eggs. They had a great time dunking egg after egg. Carter really got into it this year and thought it was so funny to drop his egg in the dye and see it splash! I wasn't so sure that was really funny :)

My favorite thing about these pictures besides how much fun the kids were having, were how great the photos turned out. I covet my mother in law's camera...is that a sin :) I need a new one so bad and I love hers! Someday soon....

Caden and Brooklyn really got into it this year!

Grammie had to help a little!

This picture doesn't show it, but Carter had fun, I promise!

When you tell Brooklyn to smile, this is what you get...cracks me up everytime!

Caden was so proud of each egg he did!

Carter had to have lots of assitance!

He let Aunt Kayla help too...they bonded over eggs!

There is that precious grin again.

Carter with his favorite egg decorator...Aunt Kayla

Cole just sat in the high chair playing while he watched the big kids have fun...next year little man!

100 Things

Got this today in an email and thought it was cute...here we go! Most of these are Caden but Carter has done several too! If I don't specify it applies to both kiddos, Cole is almost there on some of them too!

100 things to do before Kindergarten:

1. Go to the zoo
2. Visit a farm
3. Go on a hike
4. Play with kittens or puppies
5. Catch a frog
6. Make a gigantic mess
7. Help clean up a gigantic mess
8. Master the monkey-bars
9. Swing high up into the sky all by themselves - Caden
10. Try ice-skating
11. Go sledding
12. Make a snow-man
13. Blow bubbles
14. Plant seeds and watch them grow - Caden
15. Have a pillow fight
16. Jump on a big bed
17. Jump on a trampoline or in a bounce house
18. Hang out in a tent - Caden
19. Spend days at the beach
20. Build sandcastles
21. Go fishing
22. Go out on a boat
23. Play with blocks and puzzles
24. Read the classic picture books
25. Read a classic chapter book
26. Check out library books with their own library card
27. Get a passport
28. Carve a pumpkin
29. Hold a newborn baby
30. Love a special doll or stuffed animal - both although more Carter than Caden
31. Bake cookies and cakes
32. Help plan their own birthday party - Caden
33. Go to the circus
34. Go to a museum on a quiet weekday
35. Play hide-and-seek
36. Play a board game
37. Do nothing whatsoever all day
38. Try a sport
39. Watch a sporting event
40. Learn to swim
41. Be tickled in hysterics
42. Paint and draw as much as desired
43. Have the use of scissors and glue
44. Display artworks and other creations around the house
45. Learn to use a camera (and keep an album of the results!)
46. Play with clay
47. Pick flowers
48. Climb a tree
49. Gaze at the moon and stars
50. Toast marshmallows
51. Learn to eat an ice-cream cone
52. Watch a sunset
53. Learn to write their own names - Caden
54. Learn their addresses and telephone numbers -Caden
55. Learn their parents' full names - Caden
56. Set the table - Caden
57. Clear the table - Caden
58. Help wash the dishes
59. Learn to say their pleases and thank yous and excuse mes
60. Watch fireworks
61. Go to the ballet or theater or a puppet show
62. Put on a ballet or play or puppet show at home
63. Face paint
64. Dress up in costumes at will
65. Learn rhymes and poems and songs by heart
66. Have a dance party
67. Enjoy friends at preschool and at the park
68. Invite friends over to play
69. Get to know grandparents
70. Play with cousins
71. Become attached to a wonderful preschool teacher and/or babysitter -Caden
72. Learn the name of our president
73. Know the name of their town, state and country - Caden
74. Be familiar with a map of the world
75. Listen to music from many different ages and genres
76. Hear and learn words from a different language
77. Learn the difference between trash and recycling
78. Grow their own vegetables
79. Learn to ride a bike (or try!) - Caden
80. Take a road trip
81. Draw a self-portrait
82. Slurp alphabet soup
83. Learn to twirl spaghetti on a fork
84. Pick apples
85. Star in a home movie
86. Learn a magic trick
87. Try different hair-dos
88. Practice writing letters -Caden
89. Practice counting to 100 - Caden
90. Make up stories - Caden
91. Send a letter - Caden
92. Receive a letter
93. Ride on a merry-go-round
94. Give away toys and books to less fortunate children
95. Learn the value of coins and bills
96. Keep a piggy bank
97. Try a musical instrument
98. Have a heartfelt wish granted - Caden - heartfelt to him right?
99. Have a heartfelt wish denied - Caden - see #98
100. Receive a million (make that a billion) heartfelt kisses and hugs from their parents!

Easter Family Pics

These are the pics we got this morning before church. They aren't the best, but I thought they were okay! It was raining and dreary outside so the lighting was bad and I can't get my yucky camera program to get out the red eye...boo! I really need a new camera!

This a good one of all 5 of us...since we had to use the timer!

My 3 little boys...they were so cute today! Made Momma proud!

My four guys! Love them dearly!

Even bubba Jack got in on one!

Stay tuned for egg coloring pictures and egg hunting pictures...

Cole's Crawling...sort of!

Cole is trying to figure out this crawling business. He seems to want to go places, but mostly just spins around all the time. He is starting to scoot some and army crawl. He can actually do a little better in the playroom on the wood floor, but has a hard time going anywhere because the other two are constantly in his face! I am a little concerned because the other two were crawling everywhere by this age, but I realize they are all different. He will get to it when he wants! Also he might just be even more laid back like his Daddy and not want to go anywhere!

AWANA Races

Wednesday night we had AWANA races at church. Since Caden is a Cubbie, he didn't get to paint a wooden car, but we got them all hot wheels and they got to have their own races. Also the parents got to come watch so Cory tagged along with Carter and Cole of course!

After the kiddos raced their cars we took them out to the playground. It was a beautiful day and they love to play outside! We had a great family night and the hot wheels were a big hit!

Carter showing Daddy his car.

Once all the kids were done, we let Carter race Caden! There are perks to being the teacher :)

Playing on the playground!

Cole's Holiding His Own

Cole can hold his own bottle now...but only for Brandy. He won't do it for me!