Ten on Tuesday

1. Lets see what has happened since we last left off. It's race week here in OK and I have a sinus infection thanks to being allergic to everything outside this time of here. I have started my antibiotics and a five day pack of steroids so am hoping to be in tip top shape come Sunday morning. I'm slightly nervous about the logistics of the day, but am confident in my very slow 5K. We had a team meeting this evening to hammer out the details and I think we should be good to go. Wish us luck!

2. Rowan is talking up a storm, more than ever, saying all the things. He has the cutest little voice and says somethings clear as day, for instance batteries, the other night he busted out perfectly. But then there are some random sounds such as lemonade that take me all day to decode. He is in the cutest stage, though still terribly emotional at times.

CHEESE

Sad baby face

3. Zane's tball continues, this week in particular he has three games, one is a make up from the rain cancellation last week. Do we really need to make up tball games people?? Last night he had a big game. Zane got two big hits, scored twice and played great at second base. Rowan had less than a great night falling of the bleachers and hitting his head. I monitored his neuro status all night and seems to be doing ok today.

 Korenaki up to bat

 Coming into home

 Rowan needed lots of Bobo love after his injury.

 Rowan has recovered nicely and we talked about increased helmet use today.

Zane trying to teach Rowan how to bat. Rowan refusing to hold his bat with two hands almost pushed Zane over the edge.

4. The Richard's clan is in the midst of a big move and we have spent a few afternoons over there recently helping pack up. Last week the highlight was finding a toad in the back yard that was loved on for about an hour while the grown ups packed. He went through various names, but sadly didn't turn into a prince when everyone kissed him. Good times!!

5. Zach spent a few days last week in California for work which meant mom got to spend a day with the boys and I got picture updates all day at work, it was lovely. Thanks mom!

6. Yesterday mom and I took the boys to the big lake in our neighborhood, one of four I think, and went on a lovely nature walk. We saw ducks, geese, birds, and dogs. Rowan rocked an adorable outfit, complete with a bow tie with his hoodie. Mickey also made the trip and almost was lost at one point, but we rescued him. The main goal was to find Marty and Mary, who have been MIA from our lake for awhile. They were there, snoozing lake side!

7. It is spring time in Oklahoma which means one thing, watching the skies and prepping for tornado season. We have our storm shelter cleaned, stocked, and the kids have spent quite a bit of time playing down there. We found the actual tornado siren by our house so Zane could see what it looks like and try to understand that he doesn't need one in his room. Most nights, as of late, the storm clouds have rolled in, but nothing severe, but the weathermen are now on often in the background of our day. I miss Gary England!

 Rainy mornings on the way to the gym.

The boys love watching the weather, turning into real Oklahoma boys!

8. Spring also means walks to our neighborhood park. This week their were wild flowers in the field beside the park and my sweet boys picked some for me. I love these two in their matching Cardinals apparel. I swear I don't plan on dressing them alike it just seems to work out that way a lot.

9. Zane's new found obsession is climbing things. He would really prefer it be a tree, but backyard toys and fences seem to work out pretty well too. Grandma helped him climb the tree in our front yard and is dying to find more trees that are climbable, not all trees are you know. He also spends a lot of time climbing on chairs/toys to look over our fence, checking out all the dogs and talking to the little boy in the house next door. There have been multiple injuries from the backyard fence climbing so we have to come up with a better plan soon.

10. Lastly my favorite thing this week has been Rowan's new found love for Woody. I love all things toy story and choose to believe that Woody and Buzz are having all sorts of adventures in our house when we aren't watching. I assume they are devastated by the amount of time they have been spending in toy baskets as of late as well. But this week Rowan has fallen in love with Woody. Woody has been to the park, to picnics in the backyard, and has been Rowan's choice of toy to cuddle all week. This does my heart good, as I am sure Woody is so excited to be being loved by a new boy. I am less thrilled about Woody waking up Rowan at night with his laughing and saying "I am ticklish Ok." Not cool Woody.