April This and That

April flew by with lots of Easter activities and family events.  AJ's dad also got very sick and was hospitalized.  He has heart problems for a while.  AJ went to be with his mom in dad in VA for a week and a half and mommy was in charge of holding down the fort.  Of course Miss A got sick and was not able to go to daycare and Nana and Poppy were out of town, so it was one of those "when it rains, it pours" times.  But we made it and still managed to create some pretty awesome memories along the way.

Daddy was out of town for work so mommy and Mr. P got a little silly with the camera.Love these quiet moments with my little guy when Miss A is napping.

Mommy and Daddy got a RARE date night.  We headed south to see Kari Jobe and Rend Collective.  Rend Collevtive is the hubbies favorite Christian artist.  Mr. P is also a big fan.  I think he was more excited than we were that Mommy and Daddy were going to see them.  We brought him back a bracelet and he loved it! But he really loved the pictures and videos we brought back.

It was a fantastic night of worship and a great time with my other half, and a few friends.  It was also a much needed battery charger.

It has taken us two seasons to get a hold of this pool for the kids.  Last year I tried to get one and waited about a week too long.  (They just won't fit in my little car) They had no more...anywhere...in two counties.  Apparently, they do not restock this item. So, when it is gone, it's gone.  Lesson learned and we had Nana on the look out for one right away.  I am so glad we snagged one.  The kids love it and no worries about inflating, or holes.

My aunt and uncle live in Alaska and came down for a visit for a few days.  We went out to our little local beach and it was Miss A's first time at the beach.  She LOVED it.  I think she would have run up and down the beach all day if I would have let her.  She also wanted to keep going deeper and deeper into the water.  You have to really watch her, she is my dare devil!

Mr. P was quite content too.  He has always loved the beach too.  Mommy and Daddy are not such fans so we don't get there very often.

We ended the day with a picnic at Nana and Poppy's house.

Skipping Easter...and on to Daddy being out of town...AGAIN!  Daddy headed to Virginia to be with his mom and dad because his dad was not doing well in the hospital.  He stayed for the heart surgery and was gone about a week and a half.  

We made the most of the time daddy was gone and mommy had to be off work.  Spent an afternoon at a local playground the kids had never been too.  They had a great time and we had the park to ourselves.  That made me much more comfortable with Miss A trying to climb EVERYTHING!  And it was a beautiful day with my babies that I don't normally get.

He really does love his little sister so much.  And she loves him right back.  

I can't believe how big my babies are getting.  13 months and almost 5 years.

So happy to be sliding with big brother.

Miss A actually climbed this too.  Can't let big brother do more than her.  I'm in trouble!

Mr. P took this one for us!

This is what being a Mommy is all about!  I love these too and I treasure every moment.  Despite mommy having to take extra time off of work we found the rainbow in the storm.  Just look at these happy faces!!

And that is a little this and a little than from April!