WHAT was I thinking!!!!!

OK, so I thought, "we haven't been to the children's museum in a little while, it's supposed to rain, good day to go!" I got Mason and Audrey all excited to go this morning, we packed up, headed down there only to sit in an abnormally LONG line to get into the parking garage. I thought, it must be because we are hardly ever here when it opens! WRONG!! I was talking to mom on the phone on the way into the garage (as Mason is screaming with excitement about the dinosaurs he sees outside), and was telling her about all the unusual traffic into the museum. She then said, "you know why don't you, . . . SPRING BREAK!!!" I almost turned the car immediately around and headed home, but then got a wild hair (no longer a fan of wild hairs!) and decided to brave the crowd! We started in our usual spot, surprisingly not so crowded (probably because it's an area for younger, non-school aged kids, and their moms we're probably smart enough to stay home!). Mason did his bee-line to the bobcat and Audrey did her bee-line to the babies. We played, had lunch, went home. It was a short trip today, but we had fun! And might I add, I will NEVER go on a weekend or spring break again! Thank God I have week days off !

We love the water table!!! and even more, SMOCKS!!

She carried these babies the entire time. It was a scene to have to leave them!

He loves this, even though Papaw has a way bigger one and Mason can actually drive his!!

Another on of his favorite things. Stacking blocks as high as he can reach, then cranking the car back and forth on the track

We could watch this all day

Mason loves this

We ended the day with the carousel then lunch!

First Haircut & Custom Suits

Today was a fun day. We started off with Audrey's first haircut! I had finally had enough of the scraggly baby hair. everywhere! I have refused to do banges. So I have boycotted the whole haircut thing till her banges grew out. The hair won that battle. I gave in, and Audrey got a "trim." All and all, It's adorable!

Then we went to get sized for Mason's suit he's going to wear for Grant (my brother) and Jessica's wedding. He was so well-behaved. He did everything the guy asked him to do to get measured with this "so serious" look on his face. He looked so cute in the jackets they were having him try on. All he kept asking for was his tie. He can't wait for that for some reason! Too cute!

Before the big chop! (we had pigtails in, but you get the idea: WILD)

During: such a lady, I can just picture, "Mommy, can we stop and get a mani/pedi after this"

After: Not a huge change, just cleaned up the edges. PERFECT!"Seriously, my daddy's tape measures don't bend this easy!"

"C'mon mom, enough with the pictures!"

Sharp dressed man! (Uncle Grant helping with the finishing touch!)

With sad hearts, we said farewell to Kenny's Grandpa Sands. It was a beautiful service. It's always great to see family and talk about memories, but sad under the circumstances in which it happened. He's in a better, more peaceful place now. A very dear friend and also retired St. Joe (Michigan) firefighter, Joe Mitchell, was so kind and thoughtful enough to offer his 1937 fire engine (which was the same one he and Grandpa Sands rode on when they were firefighters) for the funeral. It really was a beautiful way to celebrate his life. We will all deeply miss him!

On a lighter note, Kenny and I went to our first St. Patty's day parade today. Kenny got to wear his class A's and march in the parade. It was perfect weather and a blast. Can't wait till next year!







Kenny, Joe Mitchell (truck owner), Todd
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St. Patty's Day


Fireman walking in the parade. (Kenny's in the middle of the picture, at
the top, waving)

IFD Firefighters
David Richards, Nick Goldsmith, Kenny, Joleen Richards,
Matt Hills, Brandon Craig