Blue Angels

This past Wednesday Eric took Hayden to the Naval Academy in Annapolis to see the Blue Angels fly.  He had to work in the morning but knew he had a short clinic day so we kept Hayden home from school and the big boys had an awesome day together.  Before leaving we went to Bass Pro to get him some ear protecting headphones and binoculars.  Being military, Eric was able to bypass some of the traffic getting onto base and they got a great spot to watch the show on the bleachers.  I don't think Hayden really knew what to expect but Eric said he watched the entire 50 minute air show and loved it.  They also hit the gift shop before the show where he picked out a blue angel stuffed plane for himself and a mini one for his brother.  When they got back Hayden told me all about it with much excitement.  I grew up getting to see the Blue Angels almost every year at the base near my home so I was really happy Hayden had the chance to see them too.  Here are some photos Eric took. 

Testing out the binoculars before the show

Thank goodness for the snow cone cart!

Well equipped for the noise

Blue Angel Photography by Eric :)

 

Mothers Day & Anniversary 2014!

Every year, Eric treats me to a girls weekend for my Mothers Day and Anniversary gift.  A couple weeks back I traveled to Charleston, SC with 6 other girlfriends.  We had a great time hanging out, shopping, going to the beach, eating good food, and even did a little dancing.  Its always nice to get away for a few days and am grateful always for all Eric does to make it happen for me.

Girls weekend.  Drinks on a rooftop bar in Charleston.  :)

Enjoying a Pina Colada after a relaxing day at the beach!

For our Anniversary (May 12th) we planned a date night this past Saturday.  I had booked a reservation at a casual place we have been to a few times in Ellicott City.  As we were driving Eric took a different route and surprised me with a different plan for dinner in the city.  It was a really cool place called Woodberry Kitchen and we enjoyed a great dinner together.  He also likes to give a traditional Anniversary gift which was Copper and Wool for 7 years.  Melt my heart!!

Copper pennies on a wool string....2004 for the year we met, 2007 for the year we got married, 2009 for the year Hayden was born, and 2012 for the year Lincoln was born. 

A & E - 7 years

Mothers Day this year was made special by a luncheon at Hayden's school on Thursday, gifts from Eric and the boys this morning, and Hayden's 1st t-ball game!  Hayden made me feel so special by singing songs, giving gifts, and serving me lunch.  Eric is truly the best husband and daddy for all he does for me but this years gift was such a surprise and probably my favorite of all time.  I love the thought he put into it and it is something I will cherish forever.  Hayden loves playing t-ball and had a great first game.  I had a great day relaxing with my boys and am so blessed for all they are and am grateful for all they do for me!

Me and Bo at the Mother's Day Luncheon

Best gift ever!

Ready to play!!

Day Out with Thomas 2014

While I was away on my girls weekend, Eric took the boys to Day out with Thomas at the B & O Railroad Museum.  This was Hayden's 4th year in a row going but it was Lincoln's first!  They had a 10:00 train ride which turned into an hour on the train due to engine issues.  Eric said the boys did great and enjoyed all of the fun activities after the train ride.  Here are some pics Eric captured on his phone and on the camera.

My boys are so cute!

Big Bo looking handsome on the ride

Breaking it down with the band

Easter 2014

This year we spent the majority of Easter weekend at home.  On Saturday, we dyed and decorated eggs and attended Easter Service at our Church.  The Easter Bunny left lots of fun stuff for the boys on Easter morning.  Hayden was up first so he was excited to look through his basket and show daddy everything!  Lincoln was up a couple hours later and big brother helped him look through his basket and bucket. 

My sister had to work Easter morning so we headed to Fredericksburg to meet up with the family and do our egg hunt with cousins.  Lincoln was napping during the hunt but he had fun outside most of the day.  My mom made a great dinner and the big kids played outside until dark.  It was a great weekend!  Here are some pics.....

Hayden dyeing eggs

Careful

Finished product.  :)

Thank you Easter Bunny

Hayden checking out his basket

Happy boy!

Lincoln says oooooh

Just playin at Aunt Vicki's

Group pic before the egg hunt

A Golden Egg ($5 inside)

Easter Love

Spring Break

This past week Hayden was off school for Spring Break.  After our trip to DC on Monday we kept busy with more Spring Break fun.  Tuesday Hayden had his morning swim lesson and we caught up on things around the house.  On Wednesday we signed him up for a Spring Day Camp at Pump It Up.  He enjoyed jumping and crafts for 5 hours and came home pretty worn out.  On Thursday we had a play date with friends.  The kids decorated buckets and cupcakes and watched a little bit of the movie HOP.  Friday, Eric was post call so we took a trip to the Baltimore Zoo.  Friday was also the start of Eric's week of vacation!  On Saturday he took the boys to Meadowbrook park to play and then attend their KidsFest event.  They had bouncy houses, slides, and games.  Hayden usually is not happy when he doesn't have school but I think we kept him busy enough not to miss it too much.  :)  Here are some pics from the week....

Pump it Up Day Camp

Fun Playdate!

Decorating Cupcakes

Happy Spring!

Yum

Zoo fun!

Linc ridin in the flyer

Zebras, Rhinos, and an Ostriche

Me and my Bo

Cute boys at Meadowbrook Park...thanks Nana for our cool Easter shirts!

Kidsfest fun

Soccer Pro!