Garage Sale Finds

Today was Saturday, our community's garage sale day. There were quite a few, and we used the stroller and walked to some that were near our house. Then we jumped in our van for a few reasons: 1) it was too far to walk, 2) Esther would nap in the van, and 3) rain was coming.

We made out pretty good, and the kids did well also. Esther ended up sleeping for about an hour during our journey, and Matthew loved getting out to walk around and "play" with the toys. Here's what we got..

The clothes are all for Esther, a 3T summer outfit, an 18 month dress, an 18 month sweater, and a knit hat complete with clip-on flower. Then there's 3 pairs of shoes for Essie and 1 for Matthew. 2 of those pairs are Stride Rite (aka expensive shoes) and I got em for a dollar each. Then there's a potty seat, a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse toy (we got that one for free!) and 3 books (one of which was free also).

Step 2 picnic table for $15.

Kitchen for free! Just out by someone's mailbox, begging for us to pick it up. It didn't come with dishes, but Matthew's got some play food already, and I'm sure Esther will get some play dishes or something for Christmas.

The clubhouse is pretty cool. It makes all sorts of sounds and noises. Matthew had fun exploring the options, and Esther was equally interested. Yeah, so for free, right? It was raining, and I hopped out of the car to look at what this house had. They were bringing things into the garage, and I brought the clubhouse in for them so I could look at it while I was dry. And the lady says, "I'm taking all these things to goodwill, so take whatever you want." I guess she wasn't into making any cash, or perhaps the rain discouraged her efforts. I don't really care, it was awesome for us!

This rocking chair is so darling for the kids. $5 folks. It needed a small repair, but Josh took care of that for us.

Ok, she's not quite big enough for it, but she still looked cute :)

All in all, we spent under $30. Then we came home for lunch and naps, and we had dinner at Bob Evans tonight. Yes, it was a good Saturday.

Oh, and one more cute pic from earlier this week.

The messy solid food has begun!

Look-Alikes

Matthew at 5 months old...




Esther at 3 months old...

March, Part 2

Blogger is being so dumb. I had to upload all these pics twice cause they didn't go the first time. Ugh. Anyways, here is more of March, though when I looked at the dates, some of them are actually the end of February and and the beginning of April, but whatever. It's all around the same time.

Love his smile here.


Remember the previous post when Esther was hanging out with Grammy at Hannah's b-ball game? Well, Poppa had a little sidekick that day.

That was a long day for him, and he promptly fell asleep in the car. I had to get this close-up. Just look at those eyelashes!

For a few weeks he was very into lifting up his shirt for everyone, even at church during Missions Conference.

Esther trying out the exersaucer for the first time.

And later that evening she was so tired out that she just fell asleep on the floor like that. And we hadn't even left the room. I was reading a magazine on the couch and Josh and Matthew were playing together. She totally wouldn't do that now. Matthew is so interesting to her, and she doesn't want to miss a second of whatever it is he's up to.

He fell on the driveway the night before his birthday party. He had a nice egg for a couple weeks, but the scratches healed up nicely.

I don't know why this is upside down, but isn't this dress darling? :)

She gave me a nice smile one night as we wandered around Lowes for a few things. Josh had Matthew in the cart.

Sucking on the bjorn before we went outside with Matthew to play. I'm telling ya, everything goes in this kid's mouth.

Just looking cute.

We had a swingin' time!

Next up, pictures from Matthew's birthday party. Although if blooger is being a pain, I may just put them on facebook. Either way, I'm slowly getting caught up.

March, Part 1

Esther was 3 months old in March.

Hanging out with Grammy at Aunt Hannah's b-ball game.

Looks like she's trying to roll her eyes here.

Chilling with Daddy.

Esther's friend Emma was born this month, so she got to meet her in the hospital.

Profile of a happy face.

Matthew loves to color...

...and Esther likes to watch him do so. She's lately not cared for the pacifier and chooses her thumb instead.

Quirky face :)

Me and my kids.

He still likes to hold her, but now she's more squirmy in his arms. He's recently opted for having her sit next to him on the couch.

She looks so surprised that I'd take a picture of her.

Oh yeah, I had a birthday. Matthew loved all the candles, and apparently so did I ;)

Josh's parents came over to celebrate too.

Love this mother/daughter shot.

A church morning, most likely.

Big smile for Mommy.

Matthew loves to be outside. This is him up in his play set thingy.

All set for a car ride.

Matthew's ready too.

He's the only one that can make her laugh...