Family Time

We have been very lucky the past couple of weeks to spend more time together. One of the things we do during family time (often when Phoenix is sleeping) is play school. Axel likes to teach us. On this particular day he taught us about castles. This is Axel's first attempt at 3 dimensional drawings. We also are really into playing UNO. Axel is quite good and has picked up some sneaky strategies from daddy. 

 Phoenix and I managed to make it to the big park last Friday while Axel was at school. We had a blast watching the other kids. Phoenix is too funny. She carefully watches and then immediately copies what another child is doing, especially Axel.

 Axel and Phoenix have been enjoying a big fort the past week or so. It is Axel's first home made fort. He had tons of fun designing it and more fun playing with Phoenix in it.

 Last weekend we headed to the mall to exchange some clothes that Axel received as a gift. Keith and I haven't been to the mall for 7 years! It was both Axel's and Phoenix's first time. With the crazy crowds and lines it will likely be one of our only trips to the big mall, although we do have plans to try to make it to Gilroy outlets sometime this summer. After the mall with thought it would be fun to play in the fountains in downtown Los Gatos.

 The kids and daddy had a blast getting wet!

 Afterwards we dried off for a few minutes and then walked to dinner. Yes, those are Axel's underwear on Phoenix's head! I don't know what sparked the desire to put his underwear on her head but she didn't mind :)

 Phoenix did great for her first time out. She sat on a booster seat and ate like a champ.

 Axel was mesmerized by the 5 huge TV's going.

 We had a special story time as it was Miss Rose's last day. All of the kids received their own glasses for "these are my glasses, this is my book" song. This is the second librarian we have had to say goodbye to. Miss Cindy was the first. Luckily, it was a bit easier this time since we already went through it before. Axel gave her a hug and made her a goodbye card.

 The library has a new activity center that has been great for Phoenix. She plays here while Axel and I pick out books. We are signed up for the summer reading program so it will be fun to log how many books he reads. And yes, Axel is now reading!!!!! It is really exciting. He is getting better and better each day/week. He received these great books from his friend Connor. Hopefully, his reading will continue to improve and he will become a book worm as I was growing up! Time to get Phoenix from her nap!