Friday, April 29, 2016

spring break, St. Patrick's Day, and a visit from Emily

Spring break this year included lots of hanging out with friends, play time, a day trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, a fun St. Patrick's Day celebration, and a visit from Thomas's sister Emily. The week was so fun and flew by unbelievably fast.

Ijams with the Tietjens!
 
 
 
 
Thomas gave Jacob's clothes to Jamie one morning. I was very surprised he could even put them on!
baking with Mommy :)
 
 
It's hard to see how elaborate and funny this set up was! It included Smurfs, Star Wars action figures, trains, cars, trucks, etc... I loved it!
St. Patrick's Day cupcakes!!
Lucky Charms treats (I just used Lucky Charms instead of rice krispies)
St. Patrick's Day feast! Mandy made corned beef stew, Irish soda bread, and a rainbow fruit platter. It was all wonderful!
 
play time in the "bouncing house," as Jacob calls it :)
 
cupcake face!
We went to the zoo with Emily.
 
 
 
playing at a friend's birthday party
We snuggled up together, each reading our own book. It was the best afternoon!
robot time with Aunt Emily

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

an ode to spring {in pictures}

This has been our longest spring ever in Knoxville! It started warming up in February and yet we still haven't hit summer temperatures. We have thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful weather and have spent as much time as possible outside!! Here are our pictures from the last month and a half of heavenly spring weather!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Both their hats matched their shirts that day (completely unplanned).