A week of firsts

Talmage had his first skateboarding lesson.  We tried karate a few months ago and he cried every time he had to go, so we thought this would be more his style.  He has begged everyday since to go back so we think he'll like this better!!
My sister had her baby. OK, this isn't her first baby, but it is her first boy (so it counts!)  He is so stinkin' adorable!
Talmage and Barrett had a friend sleepover for the first time.  Actually its their cousin Lincoln who is visiting from Florida.  His mom is sick so he came to stay the night.  We played games, decorated cupcakes, and had a splashin' good time in the tub!
And finally, I attempted my first dress for....ME!!!  I wore it to church and was so nervous that it would fall apart on me, but it held strong.  I can't wait to try another one!

Zoo Field Trip

Talmage had a field trip to the zoo with his preschool.  We just love Mrs. McClure- she went all out with the stickers and hat and shoulder bag for all the kids!  It was fun to go just me and Talmage.  It was the first time I didn't have to push a stroller around.  We did the petting zoo (which I normally try to avoid because they freak me out!), we rode the train, and of course the carousel.  But I should have looked at the forecast because it was freezing and I didn't pack sweaters- since when is it cold in the middle of April?

Easter Egg Hunt

What I Do With My Extra Hours...

I suffer from Insomnia- no joke!  It began when I was in High School, then when I first got married it wasn't so bad- usually I could fall asleep around 1 a.m.  But for almost a year now it has gotten really bad again.  My typical bedtime is around 4 a.m.  My brother and I will sometimes chat online since he suffers from it as well, but lately I have been obsessed with making these.....

And I can't quite figure out why (considering I am the mother of two boys)!  The only theory I can come up with is that it's because I can get creative (since I hate and therefore won't use a pattern) and girl's dresses are so easy to make!!

Random Pictures from the week

Talmage's School Project
The boys rockin' to music