Springtime Fun

We're soaking up wonderful springtime weather now and keeping busy as usual. Here's some of what we've been up to!

Dale took a business trip to Chicago for a few days and we missed him so much. Luckily we squeezed in a great family dinner at a Teppanyaki grill place (Mr. An's) the night before. It was Landon's first teppan experience and it was surprising a huge hit! He's has the most discerning palate which makes trying new foods a huge problem but apparently chop sticks are the trick! Landon also attempted to have daddy pack him up to so he could travel to!



We made a trip to the Renaissance Festival on a very hot day. It was my and Landon's first time and my mom was able to come to. There was tons to do. Some of the highlights were getting the big guy's face painted, man-powered rides, variety shows, bungee cord jumping, and of course, jousting! We had a great time, Landon especially loved it.

Landon and I have been taking trips to the fancy outdoor mall nearby (La Encantada) and having treats on the patio at AJ's. I bought my first cake pedestal so of course had to make a cake! And there's also a bad picture of a fun dinner we had at Oregano's.

Landon and daddy have been going fishing! Landon's been asking to go for a long time, and since Dale's been itching to go they finally made their first trip. It went so well they went right back the next weekend. Landon did wonderful and was actually to sit in his chair quite a bit (sitting still hasn't been his forte). Sad to report no fish have been caught but with a trip to a bigger lake soon their luck might turn around.

We had a fun morning at Pump It Up together, thanks to Landon earning a trip with good behavior:) He also had a dental cleaning and did awesome! Dale and I also squeezed in a date night to Cheesecake Factory followed by a fun music filled night at the Gaslight Theater where the held the "Big Band Experience".

Landon started swim lessons! We though it was about time he learned and he hasn't been fond of mom or dad teaching him so this is working out great! They taught him to float on his back by himself right away for safety. He's improved so much since this first lesson that he was just promoted to the next level class where they actually learn stokes and such.

We had a lovely dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant Macayo's where the have a cutout of the "World's Most Interesting Man". I got a kick out of taking Landon's picture with him, hopefully one day he will see it and appreciate it:) We also went to a school festival one evening with our friend's and "best bud" Luke. They had all the usual fair stuff and it was great just hanging out with friends.

Our friends, Dani and Trevor, invited us to their communities Easter egg hunt and festival in the park. They really had lots of fun things to do including a peek inside a real firetruck. Lots of our friends showed up and it was a great time! Also, later in the week, we got together and had a picnic with "best bud" Luke and our friends. It just adorable to see the boys play together, they get along so well!


 Here's come pictures from Easter Sunday. Landon got to go through his Easter basket right before church and grabbed lots of easter eggs at an egg hunt to church puts on annually after Easter Service. Instead of cooking an Easter brunch we went to the golf cafe right next to our house with beautiful views. Landon and I just happened to walk right into the start of an Easter egg hunt earlier in the week at La Encantada. We saw children gathering in the courtyard witheaster baskets and when we realized what it was Landon asked right away where his basket was. I had just shopped and had a shopping bag handy. Luckily, Landon doesn't know his easter basket for the hunt was a Victoria Secret bag:)


Soaking up this beautiful weather we've been making lots of trips to our neighborhood park via scooter or bike to have picnics. There was also a concert the market place by us last Thursday. Everyone pulls up lawn chairs and enjoys good music in the nice breeze. Landon tolerated sitting still for about 30 minutes until we had to give him an Ipad to play as a bribe for the rest. Also, our shower project is finished!!! It turned out amazing! It couldn't be prettier and it feels so good to get the project wrapped up and Dale's also installed recessed lights above it (as well as in the kitchen) to show it off. I'm so lucky to be married to such a great guy who also is so handy :)

Landon and daddy had a backyard campout! It was a huge hit. We had grilled cheeseburgers followed by smore's and daddy and Landon found fun stuff to do in their tent where the snoozed under the stars.

Finally, Landon and my mom and I made our way to the Children's Museum downtown. Wow has it changed since I was little! It was a blast for all of us. They have so many activities and experience you could easily spend an entire day their. And the best part is we were told they will be opening one in about 2 weeks 5 minutes from our house! A membership will definitely be in order!