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We Moved!

I didn’t want to say anything until it was all said and done, but we moved (YAY)! We had an offer pending on a short sale in the neighborhood since January, and it finally all paid off when we moved in at the end of May. Our new home is just a block away from where we rented for the past two years. Same great neighborhood, same fabulous neighbors, same school and bus route – and no goodbyes!

It’s been a busy few weeks – packing and unpacking, patching holes and hanging stuff, mowing, weeding, pressure washing, etc. We’re pretty settled at this point, and are enjoying the new digs.

Casa de la King
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Avery’s moving advent calendar
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Playing in the back yard
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Strawberries! (Or as the boys call them, stwabewries)
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A water bottle sure makes a great toy
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Nana and Grandpa came to help out (can’t say Si helped much)
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Playdate with Hayden
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Salmonberries
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Our favorite thing about the new house: the woods in the back yard
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As the boys say, “our house leads to the wild!”
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Birdies, Hiking, and Baseball

I love this face!
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Grammy and Papa got Avery this bird feeder for his birthday. The boys love watching the finches visit.
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Me and the boys hiking at Tradition Lake
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This one loves to be let loose on the trail
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Picking buttercups
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“I know kung fu!”
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Awww, cut little pug we saw on our hike
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Skipping along
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Avery at a baseball game
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Avery and his buddy, Hayden
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Mother’s Day

Jonathan and the boys outdid themselves this Mother’s Day. We had French toast for breakfast, they made cute homemade cards and presented me with coupons for help with chores. Then we spent a fun afternoon together in the sunshine. I am so thankful for my little men!

The main thing I asked for for Mother’s Day? A little personal time! Jonathan took the boys to the mall so I could relax. Here they are taking over the play area.
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Time for cards and a present!
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Cool dude.
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We took a jog/bike ride down to a park
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Funny face
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Notice our matching Superman shirts. This is what happens when you have three boys!
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McDrooley
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Typical.
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What Mother’s Day is complete without a visit to the ER? Poor Kieron took a nasty spill on his bike right as we were about to call it a night. We were afraid he would need a stitch or two, but he was okay. Six years, three boys, first ER visit… hopefully the last?!

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Early May

It rained here today, but we’ve been lucky this year and have enjoyed a beautiful spring. Here’s some of what we’ve been up to:

Picnics whenever possible.
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The beginning of an impromptu water fight
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Getting ready for another Home Depot Kids Workshop
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The boys really want to have a sleepover. We’ve had several attempts on weekends, but they always end up either wrestling, or Kieron begs Avery to keep reading books to him.
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Silas at the park
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Just in time for Mother’s Day, Kieron started pooping on the potty and never looked back! For the longest time he refused to do it, and let’s just say it caused Jonathan and I a lot of grief. I don’t know if it’s because he turned three, and considers himself a big boy now, or what, but he’s using the potty now, and is really proud of himself. Here he is carrying his reward (a remote control digger) to the register at Toys ‘R Us. Hallelujah!

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It’s baseball season! Here are a few cute shots of Avery at his games.
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Kieron Turns Three!

Not only is Cinco de Mayo the day that marks Mexico’s independence, it’s also the day sweet Kieron decided to make his entrance (or exit). At three years old, Kieron is tender,  sensitive, cheerful, stubborn, and he knows what he wants. He is remarkably good at identifying feelings and emotions. His recall is incredible. He remembers names and associations that Avery still can’t keep straight! He smiles easily and often. But don’t cross this one, he is also impulsive and ornery. Kieron is picky and likes things on his terms (especially when it comes to eating and going potty). He enjoys cooking, singing, digging in the dirt, riding bikes, and cuddling. He loves the garbage man and always looks forward to garbage day.

After going all out for Avery’s 6th birthday, I wanted to do something special for Kieron this year. He chose a Sesame Street theme (Cookie Monster, in particular). We invited a few of the usual suspects, played games, had a Sesame Street/Mariachi playlist, and dined on tacos, quesadillas, and cupcakes. Kieron basked in all the attention, and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the day.

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