Spring Activities

Spring had sprung for a little while but snow has fallen in April.  I wanted to post what we were up to before the weather changed on us.

Jonas and Silas have been refining their skills on the playgrounds lately.  Remembering just last summer how I always needed to be close(for Silas) in case they needed help, to this spring of watching them develop into little boys on their own.  Jonas has been fascinated with the monkey bars.  After every meal, he asks,"Mum, feel my biceps, they are huge."  He knows to eat healthy food for big muscles and is so happy to notice his strength when he is out on the playground. 

Silas is fearless and will follow Jonas' lead every day.  Good thing Jonas is such an amazing leader and 'raises the bar' for Silas all the time.  There are times where I don't have to fight a battle with Silas getting dressed in the morning, Jonas handles it himself.  It's very cute to hear how he entices Silas to get his tasks done.  I believe Jonas likes to move on with the day so he can play with his best friend, Silas:)

At the zoo acting like Gibbons on the monkey bar.

Another talent that Jonas has been engrossed with is puzzles.  Since I could remember, his love for puzzles amazes me.  Today he is finishing 500 pieces on his own.  Here are 3 puzzles that he is very proud of.  Two of them are 500 pieces that took him 1-2 weeks each and 100 piece puzzle that took him 25 minutes.  He loves the challenge!

Silas is so captivated by all the animals that are coming out in spring. I believe this butterfly just hatched from his chrysalis.  He sat and sat soaking up the sun while we gazed on it for a long time.  Birds have been flying around looking for food, so Silas and I made birdseed cakes.  Of course, the squirrels ate them, so we will need to find something else for the birds.  We have a Bird book that shows all the different birds in Colorado.  Silas has been researching every time he sees a bird. Most of them been Red breasted Robins, so far.

Another feat that Silas has accomplished is riding on the tagalong, just like Jonas.  His legs have grown and we are so excited for this new adventure with the four of us.  He is all smiles when he rides with Dad, sometimes I hear Dad calling out for him to pedal.  I think Silas is mesmerized by all the glorious nature around him.  He sure does enjoy each moment of life!

One of our favorite family rides is the Cherry Creek Trail downtown.

Rock climbing and hiking has always been pleasurable pastimes! They are so good at it and love the outdoors!

Brothers-they run, they cry, they play, they laugh and at the end of the day they will always be friends. It blesses my heart to see how much they love each other and always there for each other.