The Blanks (aka Ted's band from SCRUBS)

This weekend I took a road trip with some good friends to LaCrosse, WI to see The Blanks (Ted's band from Scrubs). It was a about a 14 hour round trip drive but it was totally worth it! The band is an acapella group and also do comedy on the side, it was a great concert.
The venue didn't allow photos or video so I had to hide my camera and didn't get whole or great footage but atleast it's something!
The first video is the theme song to Scrubs and the second is their version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

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HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY WES!

Green birthday pancakes

New K'nex set, he is a wiz at putting these together!

Surprise - a basketball hoop!

Wes sank his very first shot! As you can see below, Dad was overjoyed!

Happy Birthday Honeybear! I can't believe how fast you've grown up. You are so sweet and smart and we love you so very much!

Tooth Fairy

Wes lost his first tooth on Sunday!

Sweet Treats

For Valentine's Day, I decided to whip up some special pancakes for breakfast. I added a bit of food coloring to the batter and made each boy his favorite colored pancake. Jack wanted purple and Wes wanted green!
I didn't really think it would make a difference but they seemed to eat more than usual!

I tried my hand at making French Macarons. They were super easy to make and I will be trying again. I added raspberry flavoring and the filling was a raspberry vanilla buttercream.
They are supposed to have a raised dome to them but I think I over mixed, they tasted wonderful anyway!

Let it Snow!

Jack has a touch of Spring fever!

Wes did a great job helping Daddy shovel the driveway

Holiday Fun

I've been behind in posting family pictures from the holidays so, here is Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years all rolled into one!

We spent Thanksgiving at my parents house in the cites. My sister Jennifer makes THE BEST pecan pie (it could possibly have to do with the massive amount of bourbon she added this year)!

Aren't these the cutest cupcakes? My sister Molly picked these up at a bakery downtown, I especially love the mashed potatoes, gravy and butter looking one.

Jack in the box! He loves mama kitty, I'm not so sure she is so enthusiastic about him though.

A good evening for a friendly wrestling match

Horsey rides from daddy

A ride from big bro

We had a fun weekend babysitting cousin Lauren, Jack loves to hold her and kiss her.

I don't think we will ever get a 'normal' picture from these two. One is pant-less and the other shirtless and yes, Wes insists on putting fake tattoos on his belly.

Christmas/New Year's vacation seemed like an eternity. I think because the weather was too cold to go outside or anywhere for that matter. Aunt Molly gave the boys her old tent and they love it! I especially love Jacks static hair!

Robots!

I just had to share this, I think these are so adorable! Giant Robot Large wall decals by Blik
Blik is a company that makes artwork for you walls, kind of like stickers, but they are removable and won't damage the walls, how fun!
The kids are into robots so this would be perfect for them. Also, we are considering buying bunk beds and moving the boys into the bigger bedroom as this will free up space for a guest/playroom.