Some long overdue pictures of our land and our "cabin."  The weather was beautiful and we had our first overnight on Kellan's 6th birthday yesterday.  (AND...we failed to wish Auntie Jennifer and Uncle John a very happy 6th wedding anniversary too...even though we had the best intentions of doing so!!)

I knew that I would remember to take some pictures of the inside of the cabin too, but it didn't happen this trip...we will probably be there again next week!!


Things are just really starting to turn green...the leaves are starting to grow and the ferns are beginning to really come up.

Sean was playing peek-a-boo around the car

The birthday boy playing in the sand...
with his (soon-to-be-birthday-boy) brother.

There it is...our cute little cabin.  It is the perfect size...should have seen them driving that thing in there...it was pre-made, so they just backed it into the lot...VERY cool to watch!! 
Our campfire...and the river.  The water is only about 6 inches deep and really rocky...fun for the kids!!

I walked out on these rocks to take a picture of the river in each direction...

To the left...

and toward Aunt Kathy and Uncle Everett's lot.

Here is the view our camp from the rocks.  It was a lot of fun and I think that we will have a whole lot of adventures here!!  There is a lot of work to do to get the "woods" picked up - fallen trees out of the way...the boys will never be able to say they are bored!!

Kellan took these photos of Fitz

 

...and Milo last week, so I wanted to post them... ; ) cute!!

 

Planning for a campout downstairs. 
 

Emmy gave the boys some money for their birthday, and Sean picked out cars...SURPRISE!!

 

Kellan chose a fishing set (he pointed out that he already has a fishing pole)... getting ready for fishing season with Uncle Stephen : )

Trampoline+balls=FUN! (and static electricity!!)

 

 

 

 

We had a snow day yesterday...yup, April 12th!!  It was actually more of a freezing rain/wintry mix day.  The boys thought it would be fun to have a camp out downstairs - we have another planned for tonight since the boys both slept well...once they fell asleep that is.  Before they fell asleep, there was a whole lot of excitement ; )  BUSY BOYS!!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...and finally...

 

 

So, we had a VERY busy weekend.  It started right after school on Thursday.  We took a trip to a hotel with a pool about half way to Sean's Friday afternoon Dr. appt.  Sean got a good report about his eyes...the doctor feels he is doing well...we'll keep movin'.  We also got to visit with the crew at Great Gramma's house to celebrate Easter.  The boys got some nice treats from the Easter Bunny and then today a VERY tasty stash of treats arrived from Auntie Jennifer, Uncle John, Eve and April!  You know how we love our chocolate!!  Thanks you so very much!! 
xx to all,
Katie, Kellan and Sean


I didn't take any still photos of Sean in the pool....it took him a while to get in, but Kellan loved it!!

This was part of our trip home from the Dr.  It was a 4 hour ride, and this mommy was so thankful that the boys slept for almost 2 hours of it.  They were really exhausted!! (I took this pic while driving...out of total excitement.  They went from wild loud to passed out in seconds!)

The Easter Bunny left these treats out for the boys. -- can't wait for morning!

Sean was the first one up...by a lot!!

After sleeping in, Kellan got into his basket to fast for me to even pull out the camera...

...while Sean got into the chocolate!!

ALL these treats came from the Dunne's today...too much of the yummo Cadbury chocolate!  It just isn't the same over here...Momma has already gotten into it.  There will certainly be a cup of tea with another little bite tonight!! ; )

 

These boys wasted NO TIME digging into the buttons...you certainly know the good stuff Eve and April! ; )

 

The artwork on the card was lovely Eve...well done in writing your name .... we love you E-V-E!!

p.s.  Hope you enjoy the new pics Emmy...So happy we got to see you this weekend!!  Sorry that I've not been very faithful with my posts...I'll try to do better!! xx Katie ; )

Happy Birthday Uncle Stephen! 

Your card didn't make it in the mail yet, but we really do have one for you...and a little chocolate treat! 

We hope your day is very special!!
Kellan and Sean

Happy Birthday Granny!!

Here are some photos that we've taken over the last couple weeks...

First, let me say that we are wishing Granny Barry a VERY happy birthday!  And...we also wish the rest of you a Happy St. Paddy's Day!!
For a Momma/Mum with 2 very Irish boys, I've done a terrible job this year. We did manage a dinner of fish sticks and spinach (hey, it's green!!). Other than that, we thought of Granny Barry and hoped that she has a very special day!!

Lots of love to that very special lady!!

xx us!


Bedtime fun ; )

Painting with the "snow crayons" Uncle Stephen and Stacy sent!  Very Cool!!  Thanks much!!

 

I just found these pics as I was getting ready to post.  Kellan worked to build this (with some help) and then he found the camera and took these pictures by himself.  He's really growing up!!

 

(isn't that cute...little hand holding up the motorcycle for a great shot!?)  LOVE!!

 

Our very (NOT) fancy St. Paddy's day dinner...at least it tasted good!

Sean had eaten some very messy watermelon earlier...thus, no shirt ; )

 

Well, I owe a whole lot of photos, but they are not going in here yet...I will try to get them here today.  I did, however read this poem yesterday and had to post it here today - - Since I fell totally in love with it.  Kellan is really developing a love for reading and the boys love all things "make-believe."  I have always been a big reader and hope that these little men learn to love it too.  Since this blog is a "scrapbook" of sorts...this poem had to make it in here.

The Reading Mother

by

Strickland Gillilan

 

I had a mother who read to me

Sagas of pirates who scoured the sea,

Cutlasses clenched in their yellow teeth,

"Blackbirds" stowed in the hold beneath.

I had a Mother who read me lays

Of ancient and gallant and golden days;

Stories of Marmion and Ivanhoe,

Which every boy has a right to know.

I had a Mother who read me tales

Of Gelert the hound of the hills of Wales,

True to his trust till his tragic death,

Faithfulness blent with his final breath.

I had a Mother who read me the things

That wholesome life to the boy heart brings--

Stories that stir with an upward touch,

Oh, that each mother of boys were such!

You may have tangible wealth untold;

Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.

Richer than I you can never be--

I had a Mother who read to me.

Sigh...every time I read this I get "chills"...LOVE!!