Springtime Fun

I do apologize for being so negligent but things have been so hectic!  Not only have the last two months been full of lots of things going on, but also quite a few illnesses.  Strange for springtime, but I think it's because it's a new area for us which means new germs and new immunities being built.  I always wondered why Zenith started getting more colds when he move to the States especially since he's always been pretty healthy with a strong immune system.  Now I'm pretty sure it's because he's been trying to build immunities to different germs over here.  In the last few months we've been through 3 stomach bugs, 2 nasty colds and a fever/rash virus for the boys this past week, and I'm pretty done with sickness.  Maybe we're good for awhile?? *fingers crossed*

Anyway, between the illnesses, we've been getting out as much as possible to take advantage of the lovely weather!  What a relief to be past winter.

Cousin picnic at Aunty Kaite's house

A very tired Zelie

While my grandparents were visiting from Florida, Mom hosted a "Four Generations Mother's Day Tea Party" which was lovely!  

The boys all hung out in the other room having "guy time"

A couple weeks ago we all met up at Shoal Creek Living History Museum, which is a recreation of an old 1800s village.

They were even having a class in the school room!

Sharing popcorn

One Sunday we did a little BBQ picnic with my sister Angie and her family up at Smithville Lake which was a beautiful spot

These two loved playing together

Nothing like rolling down a hill with your cousins!

Yummy Bourbon Burgers made by Chef Schutz! (my brother-in-law Thomas)

 In other exciting news, we found an awesome new cafe called Banksia, owned and operated by Aussies!  Awesome selection of food and coffee, all delicious, including Flat Whites, Sausage Rolls and Meat Pies (not something popular over here).  We went out last Saturday with Angie and her family to celebrate Father's Day early since we aren't able to get out this Saturday, and it's impossible to go anywhere on the actual Father's Day because most places are mobbed.

They even had Babyccinos! (steamed milk with a little coffee)

Cabela's with the cousins

This guy was just coming down with the latest virus and wasn't feeling well the whole time

Grocery trip with the boys...Dominic's first time in the shopping cart outside of his carseat and he was VERY excited.

Yesterday we went to the Arboretum with Mom and Dad, Angie and her girls to walk around and have a picnic 

Lovely gardens!

They even had this train garden with a model train that runs through it

Cousin shopping trip! (Angie and I live close and go to the same stores so we often meet up which is really nice)

That's about all I've got for now...must start supper.  I'll do a post with an update on the boys soon!

Happy Hump Day!

~Lindsay