After spending most of the day in Boston, we decided to head to the airport to pick up our rental car and get on the road to Vermont, where we were going to spend the night.  We signed up for a program where they just give us a deal on whatever cars they have a lot of that day, and the car of the day just happened to be a minivan, ha.  We made a quick decision to upgrade a little and she offered us a camero, which would have been fun.  But then, I asked if they had a Jeep wrangler, and they did (a soft top, even!), so we jumped on that!  It just seemed to fit. :)  We got everything loaded up and hit the road/  We headed up from Boston to New Hampshire and it was seriously one of the most gorgeous drives--the pictures don't even do it justice.  We tried to find something to do in New Hampshire, but we learned over the course of the trip that we were in the New England are in this weird season that was between winter and summer.  All of the winter activities were obviously closed, but the summer ones weren't open yet.  So, we just drove and took in the view. :)

For about the last 7 years or so, Landon and I's plan has been to go to Hawaii for our 10th anniversary.  When we found out that we were expecting this third little one though, we decided to postpone the trip until we'd be able to go and really do all the things we wanted to do.  So, we decided to stay home and just go to dinner out somewhere or something.  Then, Landon found out that his family reunion was the weekend of our anniversary and he told me that he really wanted to go because his grandparents were getting sicker and it might be their last time there.  We ended up deciding (or so I thought :)) to go on Thursday and Friday before our anniversary and then come back for Aedan's last t-ball game and end of season party, and then go to dinner somewhere that night to celebrate.  

Then, because of some circumstances, on the Sunday before our anniversary, Landon had to tell me that we actually had other plans.  Ever since we decided to not go to Hawaii, he'd been planning a trip for us to the New England area.  It was a bummer that he had to tell me early, but we were both excited for a getaway!  We'd be gone 4 days and nights--and the longest we'd been away from the boys since Austin's birth was a day.  

Our life was still crazy and stressful, in the middle of FSBO home buying, loan complications, having our house on the market and other things, but we managed to pack up, drop the boys off with my parents and head to the airport for Boston that Thursday afternoon!  After I'd dropped the kids off, I cam home to a clean shaven hubby (looking SO much like the Landon of our earlier marriage days!) and we headed for the airport.  I'd lost about 15 things that day (including my credit card and camera charger), but eventually we had to stop looking and leave--it was a stressful last few minutes, but once we got to the airport, we managed to turn things around. :)  We enjoyed some pizza for dinner and then headed to our gate.  Our plane was delayed a few times because of weather, but eventually we were in the air headed to BOSTON!  I'd always wanted to go and was excited to be headed there. :)  And, it was the most beautiful sky and susnset that we flew over!

Even though I could do without the crazy heat, I sure do love summertime and all the fun that comes with it!:)

On Thursday, Landon and I dropped the boys off with our awesome friends, Lauren and Peyton, and headed across town for our 20 week ultrasound (well, 19 weeks in this case, I guess. :)).  I'd been feeling the baby move around quite a bit more in the last week or so, so I wasn't super nervous, but just a little anxious to hear that everything was ok.  I know enough people who have heard words other than that at this ultrasound, and their stories were just there with us that day.  We were so thankful to hear though, that our little one was developing perfectly.  He (though we didn't know he was a he at the time!) was moving all around and kicking his little legs and arms.  It was so cute to see!  We got lots of little pictures and left feeling grateful and anxious to know if we were having a little boy or girl!

That afternoon, Landon worked and the boys and I ran around trying to get everything we needed for the gender reveal party that evening.  We picked up the kings cale from downtown, bought Aedan a pink shirt so he could cast his vote for a sister and picked up all of the food.  A little before 6pm, we picked up the pizza and headed to the Sugar Land Memorial Park to meet everyone.  Our house is stage and clean and on the market right now, so we didn't think having everyone at our house was the smartest idea. :)  Our original plan was to have everyone at the fun little park in our neighborhood, but it rained like crazy that morning and there was a chance of rain later that afternoon.  It looked like it would hold off until after the party though, so we decided to chance it and just moved it to a park with a covered pavilion.  It ended up being perfect--the rain held off, the kids got to play and we all hung out under the covered area when it did start to sprinkle right at the end.   

....BOY!  This October, we'll have three sweet boys and we can't wait!:) 

Easter is like Christmas to me--I want our kids to grow up knowing what it's really all about.  Last year, I found this little curriculum that we've done for the 2 weeks or so leading up to Easter that I LOVE.  It's called A Sense of the Resurrection and it's the only thing I've found that is really on a preschooler's level.  And I love that it focuses me on what Easter is all about too.

That being said, we did do some of the more "traditional" Easter activities too, just for fun.  One night the week before Easter, when Landon had to work late, the boys and I dyed Easter eggs.  It was controlled chaos, but they had fun and made some pretty eggs.:)

During vision week, we talked about the 5 senses and made a fun little book about them.

On Sunday morning, Aedan woke up bright and early at his usual 645am.  The house was super uninsulated, and I didn't want him to wake everyone else up, so we headed to the deck.  My plan was to hang out there, but his plan was to go down to the beach, and I'm so glad we went with his plan. :)  Sweet memories!

I couldn't love him more if I tried, especially standing there with his little lovies, looking at the sun rising over the beach.  

When we got to Florida, everyone crashed out.  Aedan woke up at his usual tine, and Pam and Wes were sweet to watch him.  Austin slept in a little, and Landon got to sleep in a little later, but it was a short night for sure!

At the end of April, Landon's first had their yearly company retreat at Lost Pines, outside of Austin, and we got to tag along for free!  It was a fun couple of days hanging out with my boys!

T-ball this year has been so much fun!  We weren't sure if Aedan would love it or not, but he was adamant about choosing it over soccer, so we went with his choice.  And seriously, you can't get cuter than a little boy in his baseball uniform. :)

At the first practice, they got their uniform shirts and hat.  Cuties!

A few months ago, we went to this toddler skate program and the boys loved it.  Well, Aedan was super excited to go, didn't love it at first because it was HARD, but kept going and had some success.  I was cheering him on the whole time, bless his little heart--and I was so proud of him for keeping on.  Since then, we've been 3 other times, and each time he's gotten steadier and steadier and had more and more fun.  It's so fun to see his confidence growing!

His first time on roller skates--the carpet was friendlier than the skate floor!

Lots of life happened in April!  Lots of fun, lots of craziness, lots of normal, everyday life, which I think is my favorite to document.  These days are busy and sometimes hard, but sweet and fun and I wouldn't trade them for anything.

We went skating a couple of Fridays, because sometimes it was easier to get out of the house when I was feeling sick than just to be at home.  It was fun to see them having fun and fun to see Aedan's confidence grow as he learned to skate!