Gosh.

I've really wanted to blog lately.

But here's the thing.

I have a strict "no picture, no post" rule.

And guess what.

My camera battery is D.E.A.D.

And I've seemed to have misplaced my charger.

Can I get a little help with that?

Spencer?

Gav/Reese?

Anyone?

Anywho.

We've had some pretty fun things happen around here.

It'd be a shame not to share them.

So I went a different route.

Here you go.

First.

I got a bike!

Yes, friends.

After years of riding Spencer's HUGE bike.

I finally got my own.

And do you know what that means?

We.can.go.on.FAMILY.bike rides.

Yes!

Since the purchase this weekend I've taken him

to the Reservoir and back

for a tour around our neighborhood bike path

and to Wendy's with the kids.

I think I'll name him Piper.

Next item of business.

My boys hair is ridiculous.

Like.

Totally ridiculous.

I don't think it's ever been this long ever.

Seriously.

But here's the thing.

THEY HATE GETTING HAIRCUTS.

They are boys.

 I know.

They will have to get their haircut for the rest of their lives.

I know.

You would think that I'm torturing them by the sound of haircuts at our house.

I'm putting it off as long as possible.

But I think it's time.

Wish me luck.

Next.

The weather here is amazing.

And we've spent all of our extra time at the park.

See?

Heavenly.

Can't wait for summer.

Now.

Off to find that charger.

Or you may have to get use to my 5 year old creative posts.

You know.

I set a goal this year to participate and complete three races.

Race #1 of 2012.

Check.

And it was a TRIATHLON, no less.

I know.

What the heck was I thinking?

Who in their right mind willingly does a tri???

These crazy people.

That's who.

And really, friends.

The honest truth.

And don't tell anyone this.

But.

I can't wait until next year.

Mind you.

I'm going to work on my spin bike skills before then.

My tush is a tiiiiiiiiny bit sore.

It.was.so.fun.

The boys have been out of school the past two days.

You know.

Parent/teacher conferences.

It's been fun having my kids around.

Plus my additional "loaners".

Connor and Andrew.

We've been having lots of fun and these two days have been super educational.

Look.

Here.

I'll tell you what I've learned.

First of all.

These butterflies are called Owl Butterflies .

When they open up, they look like owls.

Their predators (lizards, snakes and frogs) don't like owls.

So they leave them alone.

Amazing right?

Another thing I learned.

These butterflies.

They only live for five days.

And their bodies are so huge.

Because they don't have mouths.

No seriously.

They eat so much when they are caterpillars that they can live off of their body fat for their entire life as a butterfly.

Fascinating, huh?

And did you know?

The difference between moths and butterflies really depends on their antenna?

Moths are fuzzy.

Butterflies are not.

Seriously, people.

I should work at the Butterfly Pavilion.

See?
No fuzz = butterfly.

Wanna know what else I've learned these past two days?

That even though it's winter, my kids love to play in the hose.

And between all four boys SOMEONE IS ALWAYS EATING.

And even in a whiteout snow storm they never get cold.

And watching a Kung Fu movie always leads to Kung Fu fighting.

And they all have two speeds: Running and sleeping.

And video games are the best motivator.  Ever.

And after these two days.

I feel really smart.

Here's the thing.

Gavin has a double cowlick right on the crown of this head.

"What's a double cowlick?" you ask.

Let me tell you.

It's when one part of your hair goes one way.

And the part right next to it goes another way.

And where it meets in the middle?

Well.

It's pretty much impossible to get that to lay flat.

No.

Seriously.

He often looks like this kid.

So naturally, we've opted for hair that works with this problem.

Super short:

 Or spiked.

 Or.

Well.

I'm not sure what this is.

 However.

We've been growing it out.

And guess what?!?!

It.Stays.Down!!!

With lots of gel and hair spray, mind you.

But still.

And really.

He's thrilled with all the new opportunities this has to offer.

Serious.

It's been a few weeks since I've blogged.

So naturally.

There's a few things I need to get off my chest.

And my memory card.

First things first.

The birthday party was a success.

We went on a cheetah hunt.

And yes.

We found a few.

We had antelope legs for lunch.

And ants on a log.

And animal crackers.

And of course grasshopper pie.

I'm pretty sure a few of those kids thought we were crazy morbid.

Especially when we served blood to drink.

(Some of them refused to drink it.  Then I told them it was Kool Aid.  Silly five year olds.)

Next.

Here are my boys on Valentines Day.

Holy freak.

I love them.

Next.

A few weekends ago we visited the Ice Castles in Silverthorne.

I didn't allow myself to have high expectations.

But seriously.

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

And all man made.

 I'm not even joking.

In the area?

Go.

And take some fun friends to get a family picture . . .

Alright ya'll.

Guess what.

I'm going to blog tomorrow too.

Boom baby.

Right after I register Reese for Kindergarten.

Holy crap.

So there's this girl on the Bachelor named Lindsey.

Er.

Or so I've heard.

That show is much too trashy for my house.

Ahem.

Anyway.

Lindsey.

She totally reminds me of someone I know.

Then I realized.

It's Gage's Lindsey.

Eh?

Whatya think?

Our Lindsey is much prettier, obviously.
And much more personality.

And way more class.

However.

Give her a bad tan and fast forward ten years.

I think we're on to something here, folks.

Did I ever show you this picture?

No?

That's too bad.

It may be the best picture in the history of awesome posed pictures.

I mean.

Even Andrew is posing.

(He's the little guy)

Awesome.