What's new?

Well, it's March, and the school year is almost over. It's amazing how much they grow and change over a few months. Ryley is starting to look older. She is losing that baby face of hers. She is the sweetest girl. She reads to me now and spells words. I can have any conversation with her about anything. She understands everything and loves to learn. She loves to dance around the living room, play dress up, school, and still likes to walk her baby in the stroller. She cuddles with me every night.

Joey too seems so much older. He has learned a lot from his big sister. He looks up to her and is also the best big brother. Joey is smart. He asks questions and loves to learn new things. He loves sword fights, playing in the dirt, superheroes and armymen. He has a wonderful heart. He will eat yogurt 5 times a day if I let him.

Owen has grown a lot this year. He does not stop talking! He has become very independant. He wants to pick out his own shirts in the morning, put on his own sneakers and jacket but still needs to have mommy tuck him in very night. I will never get tired of that. He loves to play with Joey. He always wants his approval. He loves playing outside and going on adventures but always looks forward to coming home. He loves home. He would eat Lucky Charms 10 times a day if I let him.

TJ is a character. He is always happy. He will follow his sister and brothers anywhere and repeat everything they say. He hugs and kisses them any chance he can. TJ is such a good listener and such a good boy. His smile is captivating. He is so playful. Lately, he loves lucky charms, taking naps on the couch, puppies and loves to run!

Watching the 4 of them together makes me proud and fills my heart with love.

Mommy and her babies

So proud!! always will be!

I love these guys

We finally had a nice Saturday where it didn't rain, the snow melted, and the ground was finally dry. Joe and I headed to a park to enjoy the day. Family time means the world to us. Seeing the four of them playing together and laughing makes us proud. As they played, Joe and I actually had a few moments to sit, talk and enjoy the happy view.

Having innocent fun

I forgot I had these pictures on the camera. In one, it looks like Owen is talking to the snowman. I think he was, after all, Joey and Owen were very upset the day he melted! I can't say I feel the same. I am ready for spring.

Peas in a pod

If TJ wasn't sleeping in his own crib, he would have been snuggled up with them. They are incredible.

Cutest

He may be the cutest 2 year old in the world!!

Grooming horses

Ryley and I learned something new together this past Saturday. I didn't grow up around horses and so far the closest that Ryley has come to a horse is going on a pony ride at Van Saun Park. Last week, we went to the library and took out some books to educate ourselves. We read them together to get ready for our adventure to Mountainside. We were supposed to be joining Auntie Lauren and cousin Ella, but unfortunately those winter germs got the best of them. We missed them.

Our whole Dargan clan took the ride together. We like to stick together on weekends. (The boys had their fun too at Mountainside. Apparently they played army along some trails.)

Ryley and I learned how to brush and keep the horses clean. Our horse was Wilma! She was beautiful and Ryley enjoyed every second if it. I enjoyed every second of watching her. Ryley is the sweetest. She loves to learn new things. She asked me when she can go riding. Stay tuned for that! This is just one small adventure to add to our list of the many that we will do together!