Last week NC State University held their annual Farm Days at their agriculture center. It's a free event for kids and families to come out and pet farm animals, learn about farming, and sit on real tractors. I was so excited when our friends invited us to go with them because Ty and Elena love this type of thing!! We decided to get there early to beat the crowds and it was awesome!

Ty warmed up to the animals as the morning went on...

...so did Elena!

We got to hold some cute little chicks. Ty was hesitant at first...

... but once he saw his friends doing it, he caught on quickly!

Next we tried out all the tractors. This boy and his sister love "driving" big machines!

Elena was too cute holding on tight!

Farm Days was the first time Ty ever milked a cow... well, kind of. :)

And we topped off the day with some free NC State ice cream! Who doesn't love ice cream at 9 in the morning?

I can't wait to come back again next year! It was such a cool event for the kids to learn about farm animals! 

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Friday Favorites: Easter Edition

I cannot believe that Easter is only two days away! It came quick this year. Good Friday is such a holy day for so many. THANK YOU, LORD, FOR LOVING US SO MUCH to die on the cross for us.  In two days we can sing ALLELUIA! I've had a great time with my kids this year in prepping for Easter. and getting ready for Spring. Here are my favorites this week!

ONE: Our Easter Bunny Picture

Y'all, I can't help it. This picture cracks me up, Typically, my Elena is the brave one and Ty is terrified of things like the Easter bunny.  She wanted nothing to do with this very sweet looking Easter bunny and Ty was excited to cheese it up for this picture. PS- I LOVE BASS PRO! These free bunny pictures are amazing.

TWO: EASTER BASKET PREP

I think I must be the slackest Easter bunny out there because I am just now putting Ty and Elena's baskets together. I try to keep it somewhat practical, yet fun. Here is what they are getting: Disney DVD (I'm trying to build our collection!), socks, play-dough, toothbrush, window clings, crayons, bath toys, and fruit snacks. What is the Easter bunny bringing to your house?

THREE: SPRING BEDDING

I get so excited to flip my room from Fall/Winter to Spring/ Summer.  I actually made the time this week to change my window treatments and bedding. I found this bedding two years ago at Home Goods and have no desire to get new Spring bedding. I absolutely love this quilt. It brightens up my whole room! 

FOUR: EASTER BRUNCH MEAL PREP

I am so excited to make brunch for my family this Easter Sunday. We plan on waking up to see what the bunny brought, reading the Easter story with the kids, enjoying brunch, then heading to church. Afterwards we will spend the rest of the day with family. I love holidays! Here is what I have planned for my brunch menu: Belgium Waffle bar: complete with strawberries, blackberries, whipped cream, Nutella, and hot syrup; Hash Brown casserole: Recipe here! This little boy is having me crave hash browns!; Bacon (of course!) 

FIVE: RESURRECTION EGGS

Last week at church nursery we made these cute resurrection eggs with the kids. Ty loved doing this. Each plastic Easter egg was filled with something that tied in with the Easter story. Little minds doing big things!

SIX: GOODBERRY'S BROWNIE SUNDAE

I won't lie. I had to have one of these this week. I think my baby is growing because I just can't get full and this was something that I HAD TO HAVE. Not only did I indulge in this but in place of vanilla custard I got the flavor of the day: DULCE DE LECHE. Sinful.

Have the happiest EASTER!
HE IS RISEN! REJOICE!

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Friday Favorites: St. Patty's edition

It's FRIDAY!!  I'm linking up with  Narci, Erika and Andrea and sharing some of my favorite things from this St. Patrick's Day! Yesterday was a BIG day in our house and by the end of it, we were rich in gold and covered in GREEN!

ONE: A Naughty Leprechaun Visits!

A naughty little leprechaun came to our house and used the potty in every single toilet. Ty couldn't believe it and wanted to check all the toilets in the house. His excitement about a leprechaun at our house was infectious!

When the kids got their morning milk, they both saw that the little leprechaun also turned it green. No worries,though! It still tasted just as YUMMY!

On our coffee table the leprechaun left some leprechaun rocks for the kids to drop in *magic water*! Even Justin was enthralled by this special delivery! 

TWO: Mommy makes GREEN eggs!

Before dropping the leprechaun rocks into the *magic water*, I had to get in on the action and make GREEN eggs to power through the day. Ty was not amused. HA.

THREE: Leprechaun Rocks!

Time for some leprechaun rock ACTION!

One at a time, Ty dropped his rock and Elena's rock into the water.  They loved watching them FIZZ!

Once the rocks fizzled away, the kids discovered a gold coin in each. AMAZING!

FOUR: Gold Hunt at Pullen Park

After all this excitement, we decided to head to Pullen Park for a gold hunt with our friends.

Ty was so excited when he found gold in the brush and trees!

He and Nathan turned in their gold for LOOT! Ty LOVED his new green whistle... more than Mommy. 

We needed some time to play at the playground. This was Elena's favorite part! She is all about the walking and climbing these days!

Ty was about the rocking and neighing!

FIVE: A Train Ride with my LUCKY CHARMS

What's a trip to Pullen Park on a gorgeous day without a train ride?! Elena thought this was just the cat's meow!

By the time we had our picnic lunch and headed home, we were all worn out! And I was lucky enough for a nap by both kiddos! 

I hope that everyone had some LUCK yesterday and through the weekend! We have some Easter egg hunting on our agenda! TGIF!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day (and happy birthday to my nephew, Callan!)!!! 

Yesterday we had a party to celebrate with some of our friends. We couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous day outside! 

my leprechauns

 Our party was complete with RAINBOW food!

 The kids also made rainbow crafts with pots of gold at the end! They did a great job!!

 Ty was so proud of his!

 We topped off the morning with some green treats that even had treasure at the bottom.  This was definitely Ty and Elena's favorite part!

I hope that everyone has a LUCKY day today and wore their green! I might be biased but St. Patty's day with kids is just the best! :)