Kid Update (In Pictures!)

 The kids got chocolate bunnies in their Easter package from Grandma Bird. This is what Laura looked like after eating hers. Holy chocolate face!

We signed Cayden up for soccer this spring. He absolutely loves practice. His coach is so good with the kids and plays all sorts of fun games with them. Cayden isn't the most aggressive kid, but with each game we have seen improvement in his understanding of what is going on and what he should be doing. I absolutely love this action shot of him that Chad caught.

This is what Laura does during the games since she is mad that she can't run out on the field after the ball.

A messy Laura after eating one of the leftover soccer treats. It was everywhere!

Cayden's very first soccer meet and greet happened to be on the same morning that the Lowe's Build and Grow clinic was. I took Cayden to soccer and Chad took Laura to build her recycling truck. She had a blast and even brought one home for Cayden to make. 

Grace has been growing and getting bigger. It is so fun to see all the new things she does even though I've already had two other kids do the same things. I guess it never gets old. :)

Enjoying big girl baths in her bumbo. She loves sitting up and trying to grab the water as the tub fills up.

Sitting at the table like a big girl at Grandma's house.

Chewing on her fingers. There isn't any sign of a tooth yet, but Grace chews on everything like crazy. I wouldn't be surprised if we see one in the near future.

So proud of herself! This little roly poly rolled all the way across the floor to get to the tablet. I have no idea what she planned on doing with it, but she was pretty excited when she got there.

Aunt Carly made Grace some beaded socks. I think they are adorable. And those chunky legs are to die for too!

Our local grocery store got some new shopping carts and we love them! I can fit both Cayden and Laura in the top and they can't get out and run around. Unfortunately, I think everyone else really likes these carts too because they are really hard to find.

When we visited my family last month we discovered that Laura fits in one of Colleen's old dresses. Laura loves the dress and each time she wears it she pulls it up to her belly button and tells everyone what a cute dress she has. I love how sweet and innocent she looks here. (Btw, Laura calls her belly button a 'bee butt' or at least that's how it comes out. Silly kid.)

Cayden and Grandpa outside playing. Notice that they are talking on the phone to each other. :)

The kids' new favorite game is to play superheros. They put capes on, stick their arms out in front, and fly around saying "zoom!"

Grace loves playing with Elmo, though she is usually ferociously eating and growling at him. No idea what that's about.

Chad and Steven took Cayden to watch some RC car races a few weeks ago. They honestly didn't get to see much because it ended up raining, but Cayden still had a blast and frequently talks about wanting to go again.

Passed out on the way to the races.

Having so much fun even though it was raining and cold.

The track that the cars (and Cayden) raced on.

Cayden decided he wanted to run around on the race track like an RC car. Steven is in the background pretending to control him.

Lucky boy got a Frosty on the way home.