Springing into Spring

The morning may have started out cool but the afternoon was bright and warm.  After Kellan's soccer game and some errand running, we came back home for some backyard relaxation with a heavy dose of Vitamin D.  Kellan even gave the new trees a much needed drink of water.

The boys have been working hard to earn points for good behavior and chores.  The points are converted into an allowance, which Oliver has been anxious to spend lately.  He's been talking a lot about getting a new Lego set, which until recently, he wasn't interested in.

We took both of the boys to the Lego store and they got to pick something out with their money.  Oliver wanted to spend ever last penny on a very large airplane.  We talked him into this smaller airplane and told him that if he could prove to use that he could do it on his own without any whining or crying from frustration, we would consider the larger airplane.  He sat down when we got home and worked non-stop for the next 3 hours.

Here, the airplane is almost complete.

We are so very proud of the work he did on a project that was rated for 8-12 year olds.

We LOVED our quiet and relaxing afternoon.  Oliver was especially excited that he finished his airplane with no problems.  Now, he wants to know when he can get the BIG airplane.