Walking Water

I had to do a science project for school.  It was called "Walking Water".  You put paper towels in cups filled with different colored water and let it sit for a day.  The paper towel absorbs the water and the food coloring and "walks" into the empty cups to make new colors. I enjoyed this project.

pink room

This weekend we painted my room cheery pink.  I love it .It is awesome.💜💛💚

fake bonfire

One day I wanted to have a bonfire but my parents said "no."  So I had to turn on my crafting skills. I got a few corks, a fake candle and yellow tissue paper.  I wrapped the candle in the tissue paper and that is a fake bonfire!

Sunday Hike #2

Family hike #2 - Spring Grove Cemetery.  I know a little eerie but it is ranked as one of the top hikes in Cincinnati.  The trees did not disappoint today.  We also found some of Brad's families relatives buried here.  Felt good to get out of the house and a change of scenery.  

Diana's New Bedroom

Diana wanted bunk beds and Jonathan wanted a bigger bed, so....the kids swapped bedroom furniture this weekend.  Diana's stuffed animals have their own bed now!  And we attempted to ship Diana to Minnesota in the box, unfortunately her legs are a little too long.

It is fun joy!

Turning Over the Ranks

With the kids being home from school due to the Coronavirus, I have decided to teach Diana how to blog and have turned this over to her.  Figured it might be fun to see what we are up to and look back at this time through her eyes.  Stay tuned...

Sunday Hike #1

Today we went hiking at Buzzards Roost in Adams county, an hour plus drive.  We have been wanting to go for awhile now but was hard to find an empty full day to be able to go.  We have the time now!

It's Pool Time

The pool opened today at 5 and we were there at 4:58 ready to go. It was a bit chilly and I didn't even bring my suit but that didn't stop the kids. Diana did an excellent job back floating. Jonathan had more fun playing with his friends, riding the mechanical surfboard and the bouncy house. Diana also loved the bouncy house. Something fun for us to do while Brad was flying back from Vegas.

Quiet Time

Once Diana turned 4, I told her she could be done with napping unless she was having bad behavior.  She still goes up to her room for "quiet time" every day though.  The past 2 out of the 3 days she has fallen asleep during quiet time.  On Monday she fell asleep on the floor and today she actually put herself to sleep in her bed.  Bless her heart for trying to be a big kid but she needs her sleep. 

Red's Opening Day Parade

Our first Red's opening day parade!  Very fun!  

Happy Easter

Day 2 on the Hill

Well it is winter wonderland here in Cincy finally.  The kids haven't had school since Friday and it isn't looking good for the rest of the week either.  We woke up to another 3 inches of snow today and the kids were pumped to go sledding again.  This time Jonathan brought his jump and  was the hit of the hill.  Other kids braved the jump and thoroughly enjoyed it.  My friend even went over the jump with her boy in a sled.  Nuts!  At one point, Diana said "We shouldn't have brought the jump.  Everyone is going crazy over it!"  She was jealous because no one wanted to sled with her anymore as they all just wanted to do the jump.  She managed though and was determined to keep going. 

Candid Camera

Brad was filmed downtown this morning coming out of Ash Wednesday Mass during the current weather conditions report.  Proud of him for his dedication, making it to 7 am Mass even with all of the snow. I commend him for his continued support in making us all more faith focused and better individuals.
ion, Z

Snowboarding

2nd Snow Fall of the Year

It's hard to believe that this is only our second snow fall of the year.  The kids could not wait to get out there and go sledding/snowboarding.  Diana used to not want to go sledding but after we went tubing in Minnesota, she is all about it.  She still would prefer to go down with Jonathan but she goes by herself too and flies!!!

Hockey

Get ready!  Jonathan is going to play hockey!  He is signed up to do a Learn to Play hockey session starting February 8th for 9 weeks.  He got fitted for his hockey equipment on Monday night and has tried it on every day as soon as he walks in the door from school.  I think it is safe to say he is excited.  We will see how he feels about it in a few weeks.  We are all about exposure and think this is one of the few sports he hasn't tried yet, so what the heck, why not.  

Aquarium

Brad has been in Chicago for work this past week and today, so the kids and I headed off to the aquarium this morning.  Jonathan has been teasing to go for awhile now and he had a blast!  He was definitely more into it than Diana, as she was afraid of the sharks but she loved the penguins.  There was worker talking about the penguins and said if anyone had any questions, to feel free and ask.  Of course Jonathan went over and asked questions which isn't surprising to me but Diana also asked questions.  She probably asked about 6 different questions throughout our time watching the penguins.  I was very happy to see her come out of her shell and not be as a timid and shy as she can be at times. We had a great morning!

St. Mary Christmas Play

Jonathan got to play God in his school's Christmas play today.  He did amazingly well!  I was so nervous, my hands were shaking and I thought I was going to lose my breakfast, but he wasn't nervous a lick.  I kept asking him to practice his lines, and I would get, "Mom, I got it.  I don't need to practice."  Sure enough, he had it!  He nailed all 3 performances.  His teacher told him he looked like he was having fun out there.  Several people made comments to me about how he was the 'perfect' God, how outstanding he was, etc.  Very proud parent moment!  He told me that when he was asked to take a picture with all of the angels, he said "Come here servants."  The kid truly amazes me every day.  So proud of you Jonathan!

Jonathan & His Buddies

Jonathan is excited to be back at school to see all of his friends!

Fun at the Red's for Diana

Diana got to skip her nap today to witness Jonathan’s big event.  She did really well while we were at the game but she was asleep before we got out of the parking garage.  She has also become obsessed with Rosie Red.