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We had more than our fair share of "snow days" in Dallas this year.  I think I was over it before it even started.

"Watermelon is juicy, mom, so I need to wear a bib."

Habits are hard to break.  

Twin-littles have graduated to no longer needing their pre-bedtime milk and instead they get to enjoy some pre-bedtime book "reading."  Such a fun stage!

St. Jude's Trike-a-thon at LHCCEC.  A sweet mom sent me this picture of Reid.

Snow day snuggles!

The Perot Museum saved us from being cooped up in the house all day!

 Faster than T-Rex?!?!

 This one would rather just push the stroller around.

 Another successful trip to see Dr. Garza.  Next up on the chair - the twin-littles!  Pray for their mama please.

 Such a good patient.

 Home grown and home cut.

 He kept his big toe suspended in this position almost the entire time he was in the chair.

 This is where Hunter runs and "hides" when he's in trouble or just unhappy about something (which is rare).

 Fourth (or fifth?) and final snow day (thankfully not in a row though)!

 Easy to drive in snow (and no ice) = a trip to Bake and Play!

 We practically had the place all to ourselves.

 Who says bubbles are a summer sport?

 For dinner on the final snow day, mom and dad caved into the request of the eldest - Chuck E. Cheese!

 Needless to say, they had fun!

Bring on spring!

Quinn Turns Two

Happy Birthday, Quinn!

 Fun at Bake & Play with the birthday girl and her big sis.

 Tired already?

 Princess Leia & her friendly Stormtrooper

Soccer

In January, Reid started Soccer Palz at LHCCEC.  Once a week, Coach Kyle comes to school for a 30-45 minute soccer class.  Reid was first eligible (based on age) last August, but the day and time conflicted with his weekly swim lessons.  
This marks our first ever attempt at a team sport, and it's perfect timing because in April, he starts on his first official soccer team.  
He's participating in the Lake Highlands Soccer Association, and his team is the Shooting Stars.  We're lucky enough to have our first coach be a wonderful neighborhood acquaintance and now friend (in Wallace Elementary's district) named Coach Brian.  
Reid and Kai (our behind the alley neighbor) are the only two newbies on this team.  It's somewhat refreshing to me that most of the kids on the team have a year under their belt.  Better for Reid to learn by!  Either that, or at least there will only be one or two boys picking flowers during the games.  ;)
Actually, dad's been practicing with Reid, and he's quickly becoming a good lil' dribbler (or so his mommy thinks!).
In preparation of the upcoming spring soccer season, we headed to Academy to pick up a few essentials.
Shin guards of course!

 Getting ahead of ourselves, aren't we?

 Soccer cleats

 Reid's moral support

 And our comic relief!

 More moral support

 Jack & Hunter loved this sweet lady we met while waiting for big brother to return from the restroom (and she ADORED them)!

 Go Shooting Stars!!!

"Siblings Welcome"

Last year on Dallas Moms Blog, I wrote a blog post entitled "Birthday Party Etiquette."

I know first hand that not all birthday parties lend themselves to an unlimited number of guests and/or a mixed age group of children.  

But as a mother to three high energy boys, I will say that it makes me happy when I open a birthday party invitation that says "Siblings Welcome" or when all three (!) of their names are on the invitation.  

Not only does this mean all three boys get to have a fun time at a birthday party (and expend a TON of energy), but it also means that dad and mom don't have to "divide and conquer" as we would have to do otherwise.  This way, we all get to attend, and it makes for a fun time together during the coveted weekend hours.

Last Saturday we had back-to-back "Siblings Welcome" birthday parties, and Team RJH had a blast!

First up - Asher turned 4 and his birthday party was at the "tubes" at Highland Oaks Church (side note: party start time was 9am which I love because by that time, our little munchkins have been up for two hours and are ready to get out of the house).  

This one was especially fun because there were two separate areas for the two age groups.  Sadly, I didn't get a picture of Reid playing in the "tubes" because once the kiddos enter the tubes, they "disappear" until they come down one of the tubes/slides.

Birthday boy Asher is at the head of the table.  He's on Reid's first soccer team (more on that in another blog post), and his dad (pictured) is our first soccer coach.

Off to the next party!

Slade turned 5 last week, and he had so much fun at the Lake Highlands Rec Center for his 4th birthday last year that he decided to have it there again this year.  It's a wonderful venue for the boys to run and play.

"Mommy, did you know I have twins too?"