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It's been a while since we've done an installment of "From the Mouths of Babes." Enjoy!

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While getting ready for school one morning, Jami was helping Luke comb his hair. She pulled out a bottle of hair product, which sparked the following conversation...

Luke: "Mom, are you going to put cow in my hair?"

Mom: "Do you mean gel?"

Luke: "No, cow."

Mom: "This is called mousse."

Luke: "Ohhhh, moose. That's what I meant."

Well, it's one of those animals you put in your hair...

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One evening, Reid was in the basement playing. Jami called him upstairs to take a bath and get ready for bed. His reply: "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm kind of busy. I can't hear you right now."

Let the selective hearing begin...

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Spring Snow ... Day 2

We awoke to more of what seemed like we'd moved to Antarctica with snowing, winds blowing ... and cabin fever growing! Today we decided to venture out and head to Downtown Colorado Springs for lunch. Wise decision. We had close to 15 inches of snow at home. Heading just 20 minutes south to Downtown, we found a whole new world with absolutely no snow and blue skies and dry streets. We enjoyed lunch at our favorite little kid-friendly spot Poor Richard's and then worked in some shopping. Such a treat!

Dad & the boys downtown

We returned home to discover that the sun was out, and the melt factor was in full force. Knowing this may be our last encounter with snow for the season (at least THIS much snow), we packed up our gear for a final sledfest at Toboggan Hill.

Reid got this new pirate get-up today

and insisted on wearing it to play in the snow...

eye patch and all. What a crack-up!

We did not

make

this giant snowball,

but thank you to the

high school kids

who did.

These kids also built this big ramp.

Of course, brave Luke wanted to try it out!

Kings of Toboggan Hill,

standing on the giant snowball.

Check out the 2 sledding routes at Toboggan Hill.

Spring Snow!

It snowed again today ... and snowed ... and snowed some more. Mr. Weatherman predicted we would get 1 inch. Instead we got 12. He obviously didn't consult with Mother Nature; she had other plans. School was cancelled, and we stayed home for a "lazy Leahy day." Oh, how we love the quirky spring weather in Colorado!

The green buds on this tree are hidden by the snow.

Whoa, snow!

Little eyes watched out the window

many times today.

Picnic anyone? 12 inches of snow on the patio table.

When the blizzard finally stopped,

the sun made a brief appearance.

Even superheroes in soccer capes need some

extra rest sometimes, especially on a lazy snowy day.

Monday Funday

It is interesting to see what stands out to the boys as their favorite activities. For quite a while, the top item on the Luke-and-Reid-Request-List has been a return visit to ArtSports (trampolines, foam pit, jump, bounce, jump some more.) They only hold open gym sessions on certain days of the week when the boys are in school. But it just so happened that today Luke had a day off school ... and this day off coincided with ArtSports open gym. Time for Monday Funday!

Listen closely as Reid (AKA Indiana Jones) swings from this rope. He's singing the Indiana Jones theme song ... because certain stunts require sound effects!

Luke is one fast flipper! Zooooom!

Fashion to the Rescue

For nearly 2 years, Jami has volunteered with a local non-profit organization called the Women's Resource Agency, which helps women to gain and maintain self-sufficiency. WRA just hosted its major fundraiser -- Fashion to the Rescue -- with the theme of "Off Broadway." This event combines a fashion show, assistance from local firefighters, and silent & live auctions. This year's fundraiser was the best yet. With nearly 400 attendees, the event raised a record amount for WRA!

Jami volunteered on the Marketing Committee,

designing various print pieces and the event logo shown above.

Amazing women. Great friends!

Beth, Torie, Jami & Nadine

Junior Leaguers at Fashion to the Rescue:

Megan, Jami, Lauren, Melissa

Stylish models from the Fashion Show

Gearing Up

After our big snowstorm last week, we hope we have seen the last of the snow ... although we won't be surprised if we haven't! Such is spring in Colorado! It snows one day and melts the next. On Sunday, Jami & Luke took off for the trails of Spruce Mountain to get in our first mountain bike ride of the season. This was Luke's first time on these trails, and he was such a champ! His positive attitude and willingness to try new outdoor adventures are such incredible traits for a 6-year-old!

A boy & his bike

The trail was a little muddy in spots,

but Luke powered through those!

Mama Mountain Biker

& Mini Mountain Biker

Whew! All that pedaling works up an appetite.

We stopped for lunch in Palmer Lake,

complete with mini ice cream cones for dessert.

Flour Child

Today we had a snow day from school. In April. Yes, that's spring in Colorado for you! We stayed home all day. This was mostly okay. Until the cabin fever set in late in the day. And mischief ensued. In the form of flour. All. Over. The. Kitchen. Floor.

So proud of his messterpiece!

Thank you to our friends Broom, Dustpan, and Mop for helping us tackle the clean-up efforts!

Bicycle Built for Two

This week we made a funny little purchase.

We've seen these "tagalong bikes" before and thought they looked like so much fun. Basically, it acts like a tandem bike. You hitch the tagalong to the back of an adult bike, and off you go! The 2nd rider can pedal and steer, but most of the momentum, power, and handling comes from the front rider. Shhhh ... just don't tell the back rider...

We bought the tagalong bike in hopes that this would become a new "bike" for Reid this summer. Our neighborhood is very hilly, so it's hard for the boys to ride anywhere other than our rather short driveway. Our friend offered to sell us their tagalong, so we jumped on it!

We spent some time this weekend test driving our newest mode of transportation. Luke picked it up pretty quickly and loves it! Reid on the other hand needs a little more convincing before he's ready to hit the road. A little more practice (and patience), and we'll be pedaling away in no time. Hopefully by summer, we'll be able to take family bike rides around our neighborhood and down to the local breakfast spot!

Everything Easter

Oh, what a lovely Easter it's been! We kicked off the festivities earlier this week with coloring eggs. This year we tried a little twist with the eggs. Did you know that using brown eggs and dying them for a bit longer will turn the eggs into the most beautiful jewel tone colors? It really works! The boys had fun naming each egg. We had the usual eggs named Mom, Dad, Luke, and Reid; then we also had eggs assuming the identities of Superman, Batman, and Clutch Powers (hero from their new favorite Lego movie).

"Hmmm ... which color should I choose?"

On Easter morning, our goal was to go to 8 a.m. Mass so we were up bright and early ready to hunt for eggs.

Treasures for all!

All dressed up for church.

The boys were so funny about wearing their ties.

Luke said this morning, "I'm ready for my work meeting."

Reid thinks ties are what you wear on dates.

Handsome little men

After Mass, we returned home and put the finishing touches on Easter brunch. We hosted several neighbors and Papa for brunch. It was great to spend the afternoon chatting and watching the kids play. It was even warm enough to sit on the patio for a bit. Hooray for spring!

:: Easter Brunch Menu ::

A collaborative effort of our amazing neighborhood chefs

Meyer lemon glazed ham

Asparagus & portobello quiche

Sweet pea crostinis (pictured above)

Roquefert pear salad

Homemade cinnamon rolls (pictured below)

Lemon truffle pie (pictured above)

Easter basket cupcakes (pictured below)

Darling Easter cupcakes in front.

Divine homemade cinnamon rolls in back.

Thanks to our neighbors for sharing their amazing baking skills!

The end of the day brought some time outdoors ...

admiring the good weather and great scooter skills of the boys!

HAPPY EASTER!