Tulips Galore!

Today Peyton and I met Kate and Ethan at the Tulip Festival in Woodburn. It was so beautiful and soooo many colorful tulips. Peyton was really gentle with the tulips, enjoyed running up and down the rows and smelling all the flowers. However, most of all, he loved the tractors! Here's lots of pictures...

He was out like a light which made for a peaceful ride home for the two of us...

2-year-old emotions

Peyton's good buddy Hunter gave Peyton a Curious George movie for his birthday. The 2 out of 3 times he's watched it (it's a rarity to get him to watch anything BUT Cars) it has sparked such great emotion in him. There's a part where George gets curious with a telephone and calls the fire department on accident. Well, the fire department wasn't amused and threw him in jail because of it. George starts to cry. Peyton just started BAWLING. Huge tears, quivering lip and all. It kind of shocked me. Then another part where George was scared because he had to go into surgery because he swallowed a puzzle piece...and the flood gates opened up again! It's so crazy how fast a toddler's emotions come about and how sensitive Peyton is! I just love my little man...

Easter Egg Decorating!

Today Peyton and I colored/decorated some eggs. He kept thinking that the dye in the cups was juice and wanted to take a big swig, broke 3 eggs, and fed Tootsie an entire yolk of an egg. It was a messy process but he enjoyed it! :) I got him a Cars themed decorating kit of course, because he LOVES him some Cars.




Also, here's a couple shots of Peyt coloring with sidewalk chalk outside during one of the sunny days. We miss the sun!!!

Sunday trip to the zoo

My sister-in-law Amy and I had plans to go to the Tulip Festival in Woodburn, however the tulips still hadn't bloomed so we decided to go to the zoo instead. It was such a nice, sunny day and I'm glad we got there early, because it was PACKED! Peyton and his cousin Austin had a good time!

I think Peyt liked the construction sites more than the animals. :)

Austin petting a goat.

Checking out the zebras.

Petting the soft bunny.

Aunt Amy showing Peyt a lizard.

Walking with the boys to the next exhibit.

Yuck. Bats give me the creeps.

I've always loved going to the zoo. We bought a zoo membership so we'll be back lots this summer!

Sunny Saturday!

It was so nice having a sunny day, finally!!! We got some yard work done and the cars washed. Peyton loved being outside (with no coat!), and it was nice not having to find inside activities to keep him engaged.
My tulips basked in the sun:

Peyton turning the hose on to wash the car with daddy:
Such a good helper:

Then we headed over to Kate and Jeff's house to hang out. Kate made some delicious homemade pizza. The boys had lots of fun playing together and we also played a little Wii.

I love this shot of Peyton and Copper...he is such a cute and playful doggie.

Peyton and Ethan hugging goodbye. :)