On the first day of spring break.

I had plans to do something fun with the boys each day this week. But between Kaden's asthma flaring up and waking up to this

our plans changed to a snow day. Kaden and Karson were upset that bowling and spending the afternoon with friends at Crown Center downtown was canceled. So instead we had a Alvin and the Chipmunks movie day and then made pizza's tonight.

Kademan helped me roll out the dough. He went a little crazy with the flour.

The boys choose their own toppings. Kaden had olive pizza topped with more olives once it was cooked. Kademan loves olives.

Our creation.

Kaden also filled out his March Madness Bracket today. He has the Texas Longhorns and KU going to the finals with the final score Texas 99 and KU 1. He said Texas and KU are his favorite teams but he still likes the Texas Longhorns more. Tomorrow we have family coming to visit and some fun plans the next few days.

Kaden's Spring Program was this week. He was so excited to perform. The theme was Going on a Bear hunt.

Karson patiently waiting for his brother's program. He fell asleep right before it started and slept through the whole thing.

Crazy Hair Day

Last week Kaden's school had crazy hair day. Kaden wanted a mohawk but that just ended up a gel mess and just wasn't happening. Kaden had the idea for me to straighten his hair.

Kaden's hair everyday.

CRAZYHAIR DAY

This winter we had to find ways to survive snow days with the boys stuck in the house all day. The Wii was used quite a bit and Kaden's goal was to stay in his PJ's as long as possible. The last snow day and hopefully it was our last was a few weeks ago. The boys put together some costumes.

Kadman

Karson





We had snowcream a few times and lots of hot coco.

This is a picture of the backyard during one snowstorm.

The boys and I have enjoyed our first real winter here but I'm ready for flipflops, short sleeves, and nice weather.

Last year I was Kaden's room mom but this year I decided to just be a volunteer and enjoy the parties with Kaden. On Valentines day after Tim and I took Karson to school and had a Valentine lunch date I went to Kaden's party. The room moms this year have done a great job making the parties special. Each student brought a box for their valentine cards. The creative crafty side of me just didnt have time with Karson's surgery and recovery so I let Kaden pick out a box that included valentines at the store. Next year I will do the homemade thing. I got a ton of cute ideas from the party. I was also glad to see Kaden didn't have the only store bought box.

Valentine Bingo

Kaden won the hot potato game.

He said "Karson should have it because his class didn't have a party". He won flash cards. :)

I am so thankful I get to experience these moments with my boys.

Yesterday was Karson's first day of school. The report from his teacher when I picked him up was he had a blast and is a charm to have in the class. I am so proud of my little guy he walked right into his class gave hugs and kisses and said goodbye. This morning when I dropped him off he looked so cute with his backpack on walking to his class.

Karson telling me "no pictures".

Karson and Daddy

Rockstar pose

Karson with his teacher he was so happy to show her his valentines for his class.

Love this dude!

Star of the week.

Kaden is the Star Of The Week this week. Today we worked on his class poster. I think it turned out really cute.

Kaden picked all the pictures he wanted to use.

I love his choices.

Kaden filled it out.


3 fun facts about Kaden. Fact #2.

Kaden's favorite things.

Kaden came home wearing a reminder sticker for the Art and Literacy Fair at his school on Tuesday night. Kaden really wanted to go but I wasn't sure with Karson recovering if we would be able to. Kaden showed me those big brown puppy dog eyes and was almost in tears when I told him I wasn't sure if I would be able to go. Karson started feeling better yesterday and sounds so much better and getting his appetite back. He does have what I call the steroid grumpies but he should be over those soon.

With Karson feeling much better we attended the Art and Literacy Fair last night. I was glad we were able to and I really enjoyed it. There were different activities all over the school. Kaden enjoyed leading the way.

In the Art room there were art supplies and magazine clippings for the kiddos to work with.

Karson said "I draw choo choo train".

Kaden drew a penguin named Pingu.

All around the school the students art was up in the hallways.


Kaden called this "the snake".





All of the art went with a book theme.






The book walk.

In the library there was a silent cake auction with children's book themes.

Karson's Favorite's



This was better in person.

Karson's favorite book.

How to train your dragon

Kaden's favorite he loves penguins.

I want to say how proud I am of Kaden. In December his teacher sent home a note that he was at a reading level 4 and at the end of January he needed to be a level 8. His teacher sent home a packet of books to read every night. Kaden has been reading every night. I got a letter yesterday from his teacher that he is now reading at a level 8 and that all his work at school and at home has paid off. Go Kaden!

Karson had his surgery on Friday. When we got there to check in and the nurse started checking his weight, blood pressure, and trying to put the red light thing on that checks his oxygen Karson got very upset but once we got into our Pre Op room he calmed down and enjoyed watching a Elmo video and playing leapster. When the nurse came in to take him back he went right to her and went into surgery. He is a tough little guy I am so proud of him. He was in surgery for 35 min. during the surgery he had a flare up and had to have a breathing treatment thankfully the staff was ready. After the surgery we got to go home pretty fast.

Karson has been resting well. He is still pretty croupy and sounds congested and also has had a fever. Hopefully he will be back to his playful self soon.

Karson with his Daddy

He really liked the leapster.

The hospital provided a Elmo video.

I loved the dinosaur bed. Karson wanted to ride the dinosaur.

Karson went right to the nurse and this is when he went back for surgery.

Uncle Joe, Aunt Ronnin, Jace and Justus got Karson these cute balloons and animal cookies. Karson loved it!