The Oldroyd Family

All 3 dogs have their spots for when I nap on the couch. No matter where they are in the house, when I lie down, they come running and settle in. Pepper behind my knees, Roxy on my side, and Hank in front of me. I love it!

Grandma came for the weekend and we're so excited to have her here! The kids have today off for Good Friday, so we couldn't pass up a chance to eat at our favorite place, Lupe Tortilla!

You know what they say about quiet toddlers... Lincoln and I were FaceTiming Grandpa and Grandma when he wandered away to play. I noticed that I hadn't heard from him in a while, so I went to check it out and this is what I found! So pretty, Lincoln!

My kids truly do have the best grandparents in the world - on both sides! Today, Grandpa and Grandma Oldroyd took all 4 of them to Brazos Bend. They got to see alligators (even pet a baby alligator!), explore, play and get really dirty. They had a blast! I loved hearing about their adventures when they got home. When I asked Lincoln if he had a good day, he said, "Yah! Papa!" The kid sure loves his grandpas!

These two have really been bonding lately... mostly over football. I think Max wised up and realized that if he wanted his big brother to play with him, Max was going to have to learn to love football almost  as much as Nathan does! We went to the library this week and 5/6 books these boys picked were history books about various NFL teams. They love playing football video games together and getting dressed up in their football uniforms and playing outside. Nathan has been a great big brother this week (Spring Break) but using their 20 minute daily reading time to read to Max, and then for the last 5 minutes, letting Max read his own books to Nathan. These two can sure get on each other's nerves, but I love seeing the bond they're forming and really becoming good friends!

It's always a good day when I get to spend some time with Max at school! On March 1st I got to volunteer for teacher time out, where parents volunteer to do recess and lunch duty to give teachers a break. I loved surprising Max and he was happy to have mom there with him! Kindergartners are hilarious - they were AMAZED by my big belly and asked a lot of questions. It was so fun! Here is my good citizen with his Student of the Month award for March! So proud of you, Max! And lastly, today was Go Texas Day and Max had the Kindergarten Rodeo Parade. He makes such a handsome cowboy! I love this kid. School has not always been his favorite, but he is learning to love it and does really well there. His teacher loves him and he has a lot of friends! I love seeing how he learns and grows now that he's in school.

I love everything about this boy. He is so much fun to hang out with every day! He is silly and almost always a happy camper. And when he's not happy, he's easy to make happy! I am so grateful for this baby boy. He is a joy in our family!

Lincoln has found his true love - garbage trucks. He loves standing out on the porch and waving to the garbage men each Monday and Thursday morning. He also would watch YouTube Kids videos of garbage truck for hours a day if I'd let him! I can bribe him to do almost anything if I tell him he can watch his videos. He is one funny boy and I can't get enough of him!

Yesterday was a fun day! I pulled the kids out of school and surprised them with a trip to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.  It was military day at the Rodeo! The kids got to climb in a real Army tank.  We spent most of the time at the carnival. The kids all loved the fun rides and games! Then we headed to the livestock show. The kids planed sunflower seeds, saw the mama and baby animals in the birthing center, and the highlight was the petting zoo. We definitely wore Lincoln (and mom) out! It was a fun day. Can't wait to do it again next year... with FIVE kids!