April Catchup

While we’ve been busy watching the girls continue to grow up (and to chase after the ever faster Ali), we’ve missed a few blog posts. Without further ado, here’s a bit of what we have been up to in April.

With the warmer weather we have been taking advantage of the park to burn off some of the kids’ energy. While Ali practices her “planks” (aka crawling while avoiding getting trapped in her dress)…

…Ava joins a spirited game of duck, duck, goose (or in Minnesotan, duck, duck, grey duck) with her friends at the park.

Sometimes Ali just enjoys the grass…

while at other times they are the best of friends on the slides…

At home, Ali is happy to pull herself up on just about anything.

And is especially proud of herself when she does.

Ava is becoming an awesome big sister, taking time to play with Ali.

While Ali is getting to be a better eater. Although she manages to get a fair amount on her – especially if it is cereal in the shape of a letter “A”.

 

April is a month of great weather here…with lots of other fun outdoor activities. We took in a concert in the park – here’s Ava dancing to the tunes…

Ali has done some hiking (and sleeping in the backpack) with Dad.

We have been to the railroad park, especially the carousel. Ali’s first carousel ride was a major hit as she smiled the entire time…

And both girls love the swings at the railroad park.

We’ve been to a few birthday parties….Ali and Dad played inside.

while Ava did bubbles outside.

And of course in the month of April our baby girl turned 10 months…

Easter Weekend

Ali’s first Easter was great! Not only did the girls get to do an Easter egg hunt, but on Good Friday we went to the World Wildlife Zoo.
First up, Friday and the World Wildlife Zoo. After driving to the far west side, we finally got there with the girls anxious to get going.
We saw lots of birds (the Macaw seemed like a good pose for a background).

Ava was impressed by the giant tortoises.

and we could roam around the Kangaroos.

Even the momma Kangaroo and her Joey seemed pretty relaxed.
Speaking of relaxed, Ali was pretty chill in her stroller with the shades on.

After some outside fun, we went into the aquarium. They had a touch tank for Ava to touch the starfish and sea urchins.
and on the way out, the two big girls got to do the log ride…



On Saturday we made Easter Eggs. Ava loves the coloring process…

while Ali was happy just trying to pull herself up the step stool.

On Easter Sunday, the girls got all dressed up for Church.
Ali wore the same dress that Ava wore for her first Easter.

While Ava wore some brighter flowers.

The girls all posing in front of the house.

After church we went to some friends for Easter brunch and a backyard Easter egg hunt. The big kids were ready for the hunt…

While the smaller kids (at least Ali) were happy just chomping on some toys.
We didn’t have the Easter bunny there, but we did see the Easter bunny at the community egg hunt the previous weekend…
Later that afternoon, we all went for a swim. The girls wore the matching swimsuits that the Easter bunny brought that morning…