Lego Star Wars Birthday Party

Asher chose a "Lego Star Wars" theme for his 5th birthday party!!

Darth Vader (the inspiration for the party) The death star pinata! :)

The whole gang...

Asher and cousin Hannah

Darth Vader cake and "lego" cupcakesLightsaber pretzels...Tattoine Tacos..."Jawa" EllieThree pretty princess Leias Overall it was a great party! All of the kids were great and we have an awesome family that helped us pull it off!!

Winter or Spring?

St. Louis can't decide if it is ready for spring or not... everyone living here is definitely ready for spring! Asher took the opportunity to throw a few more snowballs, and Ellie broke out the legwarmers :)

St. Patrick's Day

We had a great time on St. Patrick's day at the Zoo and Parade! :) It was Asher's spring break from Pre-K and daddy was home too!

Asher and Katie watching the rest of the O'Brien clan walking in the parade!Ellie having fun with her beads!After the parade we went to the Zoo and spent some time in the Children's Zoo!CUTIES!!!Asher had the map and was planning out all our stops! :) He is quite the navigator...The shows don't start until late spring, but we caught a glimpse of an armadillo practicing his tricks! :) Ellie loves to sit like a big girl...So a few hours later we were tired and a little sunned, but we have an awesome family day! Thanks to the O'Brien's for letting us join their Irish family for the day...

New Camera

I finally got a new camera! Its so tiny and cute :) and best of all it takes great pictures!

Ellie after getting tickled!Alena and AsherOur puppy! 7 years old now!She wants to try to get the camera :)Big smiles!!

I love Aunt Holly!

Sorry for the sporatic blogs... I don't have a camera that is taking decent pictures!

We have been enjoying the extra time with Aunt Holly now that she is not traveling quite as much with work. Ellie loves to read books with Aunt Holly... this is one of our family favorites "Rainbow Rob"!!

Asher Artwork

Asher's grocery list: Chocolate Milk for him and "Ellie Milk" or "white" as he wrote on the back! Ah, priorities!A self-portrait in Boz class! (His wednesday night Pre-K class).

Winter Fun

We've had a lot of "winter" this year... here are some things that are keeping us busy!

Hadley and Heather came over for a bit and the girls LOVE to read! Alena came over to play and we made a snowman in the backyard!

Alena and Asher helping to make "Veggie Beef Soup"

Ellie having a cookie... (yucky chocolate drool)... he he