An interview with Finn

I interviewed Finn to get his exact words to update everyone on what is going on in his life. Finn loved being interviewed, and even interviewed me afterwards. He asked me questions like, "What is your favorite color guitar?" and "Which planet is your favorite?" My questions are pretty run of the mill compared to his.

So, here are his exclusive interview answers:

1. What is your favorite thing to eat/drink?

My favorite thing to drink is water. (Editor's note: This is absolutely not true. Finn would have juice at every meal if I let him.) My favorite two things to eat are ice cream and strawberries.

2. What are your favorite shows?

Justice League, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and Underdog

3. What are your favorite songs?

The Itsy Bitsy Spider and the Hokey Pokey

4. What makes you sad?

When someone hurts me.

5. What makes you happy?

Funny faces and marshmallows.

6. What makes you laugh?

Jokes. I'm a joker. I make my own jokes. (ed. note: Finn has been in a writing his own jokes phase lately. here is one of his favorites- What do you call chicken in your mouth? Chicken mouth!)

7. What is love?

I love my lovey.

8. What is the best thing about school?

When we get to do fun stuff like have the firetruck come to school.

9. Who do you love to be with?

My lovey (ed. note: grrr!) and Tugboat

10. Where do you love to go?

Chuck E. Cheese's and the zoo

11. What do you know about Jesus?

He died because he was on the cross.

12. What is the best thing about being 5?

You get to do cool stuff, like learn to surf.

I love my sweet, funny boy!

Fiesta!

My Dad and Will met up with us in San Antonio for the weekend, and it just so happened to be Fiesta week. We had no idea what Fiesta week, but we ended up really lucking out to be staying in downtown San Antonio during the festivities.

That morning we visited the San Antonio Zoo, which is such a good zoo for kids. There's so much to see there- and it has a train! Finn and Sloane loved it.

Afterwards, we headed downtown to try and get Sloane down for a nap. No such luck. Rick and Finn explored Ripley's Believe it or Not and we got to walk around the Riverwalk area. People camped out for hours to get a close view to the parade. It took a lot of dedication. we actually didn't even see the parade. I think we were eating while it was going on. Sloane and I each got a traditional Fiesta crown to wear. Sloane looked adorable in hers, but would only keep it on her head for 5 second increments.

The next day we went to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch to do the drive where you get to feed the wildlife. Finn and Sloane were both a little scared of the animals, especially the ostriches. Rightfully so. We got to feed a bunch of animals while Sloane attempted to eat some of the feed herself.

It was a fun filled weekend!

Mediterranean nights

Finn, Sloane, and Aidan dancing along to the bellydancer at Phara's Greek Restaurant.

She talks!

Spring Break in Lindale

Downtown Mineola

St. Patrick's Day

Picnic at the Zoo

Shopping at the Tyler Children's Museum

Fredericksburg

We made a weekend trip over to Fredericksburg to celebrate our 7 year wedding anniversary. We stayed at the Itz Inn right on Main Street and made a day of sightseeing and shopping. The kids weren't too keen on the shopping, other than the toy store and Finn loved the shop that lets you sample all of their food. He went on a jelly tasting spree.

We had lunch at the Rather Sweet Bakery, which is so dang good. That night we attempted to eat at Hondo's but Sloane was having none of it, so we took our food to go back to our hotel. Poor girl had a double ear infection that kept her up all night long. It was still a great time and Rick and I picked out a super cute light fixture as a gift to ourselves.

Sibling rivalry

Sloane really gives Finn a run for his money. A lot of the time Sloane is a sweetheart to her brother, constantly calling out for her "Bubba"and kissing and hugging him. But sometimes she really lets him have it. Especially if there is a toy involved. Sloane's main weapon of choice is her teeth and she bites HARD! She also pulls hair and hits on occasion. I'm glad that she is able to defend herself if need be, but we feel bad for Finn having to put up with scrappy little sister sometimes.