March Full of Celerations!

 March brings in a month of our kids birthdays along with beautiful spring.  Shiloh turned the big 13, Ezra 11, and Zoe 15 (well she is really April 1st).  I was, also, blessed to attend the women's retreat with our church with both my sisters and mom.

We, also, celebrated Glenn's birthday with steak and potatoes at our house!

Handmade cards, always.

Donna made a beautiful cake!

Zoe had selfies with the cake. 😆

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While I stick to my usual drinks while at work, I do like to branch out from time to time to enjoy our seasonal specials!

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Selfies of the month found on my phone....

Cousin even got in on the action when my phone was found during family dinner.

Post workout selfie....sometimes she comes and works out with me.

Surprised me with a photo when I was getting in the car...one of us always gets more sweaty than the other.

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Shiloh's cheer group did an awesome job in their school talent show!

All the contestants.

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While Shiloh was at another cheer event, Zoe got to hang out with a friend and even had a baking competition!

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On a dusk walk and my sweet Zoe joined me.  We enjoyed all the spring that is coming to life!

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Our kitchen renovation started this month, which means it put everything into crazy town.  There was a lot of prep to be done.  We had one more sit at our little table before passing it on. 

This sweet space provided so many great times when my littles were little!  In some way I am so ready for a greatly needed improvements but also grieving an end to an era.

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With so many spring birthdays and business this time of year, we had a celebration of all the March birthdays with my extended family, including Ezra.

And, yes, he did ask for pickles.

From one plant lover to the next.

Shiloh....

and Danielle!

Happy Birthday indeed!

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Shiloh bought Zoe matching PJs for her birthday and had to give them to her early.

Cute girls...

and silly!

Real life!

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With this basement living, as our upstairs is busy with construction....dinner time snagines... how Zoe eats soup.

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Sweet time at my sister Lauren's house, hearing more about their family's future mission. Josiah wanted in on the snuggles—and we’ll take all we can get!

Such a busy month but one filled with much love!

Ezra's 11-Year-Old Yes Day!

 The kiddos celebrate their birthday in different ways, and this year Ezra choose to do a "Yes Day!"  This looks unique, per each child's different interest, so I presented him with some options and he had some ideas himself.  A day full of yes's (within reason) and lots of quality time together.

We started out with his requested breakfast, french toast, which of course goes great with a latte (still picnic style as we do not have access to kitchen).

He then opened his gifts from his parents and sisters.

This had many surprises.

A thoughtful gift from his buddy!

Next I took him to the park with his best bud neighbor friend, where they were having an animal exhibit.

We got some up close views!

Another area of the park had Touch-A-Truck, which we explored some before heading to the playground for awhile.

A glimpse into the future!

Then we headed home, picked up the rest of the crew, grabbed Publix subs (his favorite) and had a picnic.

Ezra recalled seeing advertising about Cromer's, so we headed their next.  We haven't been to this location and it was a fun stop.

Old School scale they have there...

Ezra found his green popcorn that he had been after (and score - it was on sale), along with a few other goodies as well.

That day there was a Block convention (aka Legos) that we explored for some time. It was amazing all the creations that people came up with. 

Ezra especially liked the durby racing and spent an hour or so perfecting his car to race and trying the track many times.

My angles patiently waited for him.

Shiloh got him a gift of his choosing, lego in handmade soap.

We hit up a store we found along the way and snagged some great deals on Hey Dudes and shirts.

Then it was on to picnic number two, Chick-fil-A, at the park. 

With a little playtime included.

Finally back at home for his chosen dessert and watching movie of choice, Moana 2. 

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The next day we had lunch at the Lovelands where they had a yummy cake for him.

Snuggles!

And his favorite, leggos.

Happy 11th Birthday to our special boy.  You sure are loved and I am so glad we got to spend so much quality time together!!