Boyd never fails to pick up on things, ask questions, and add in his two cents worth daily. The wheels in his brain never stop churning. Therefore, these weeks post Boston marathon have been a little rough for us as a family.  When I was finally able to call him while I was in Boston he told me first thing, "Mommy there were two explosions." Then he repeatedly told me, "I love you Mommy."  I assured him I was safe, that I loved him too, and we said a prayer for those who were hurt or scared. 

When I got home he asked me multiple times, "Mommy when are you going to die?" He told me, "I don't want to die, I want to live forever." "I don't want you to die." "When are you going to die."  This was tough for me as I struggle/struggled through the stages of grief.  The only thing I could respond was, that is why we believe in God, so we can live forever. 

Boyd, I wish I could protect you and our family from all the wrong, harm, and hurt in the world but I can't.  So I pray that you have to strength to overcome, to find acceptance in unimaginable situations, to get up stronger every time you get knocked down, and to live each day with love.  

Easter basket head!

Finding some eggs.

Boulder the Rescue bot does a little egg rolling.

Happy in lego land (aka the living room)

Glad it is temporary.

Headed to the metro.

I wish this picture wasn't so blurry.

Running on the mall.

Captain Boyd.

Steering and watching the ducks.

Watch this (a common phrase these days)

Family fun day at school. Complete with a bounce house.

face painting and seed planting.  Boyd picked sunflowers since it was the closest thing to his favorite flower the dandelion.

More bounce house action.

Boyd and Noah.  Hmm think Boyd was taking it easy? I put the camera down seconds later because he was standing and trying to surf as Noah pulled him- yikes.

 Snow day when it was still winter we dyed our Easter eggs. Boyd was very systematic. Each one color, make sure it really soaks in the color. No mom you cannot eat them.

 The process.

 Love this look.

 Some of the eggs.

 Proud of how they turned out.

 Fashion forward.

 Boyd changed his name to Cade and is back to wearing his firefighter costume daily.

 Weekly Library trip.

 Boyd has learned his left, right, up, down, front, back.

 Headstands.

 His favorite part of the new park.

 Way up high.

 March winds are good for something.

 My love.

 Boyd and Egbert(Adam's special stuffed animal from when he was a kid).  Boyd thinks we all need to snuggle with something special.

 Nerf dart tag (Wanted to be like his cousins)

 The directions say wear eye protection.  After an accidental ouch due to my poor aim we took the directions to heart.

 Yep, Spring snowman.  Boyd made it look like a smiling bunny.

 Drawing the biggest smile ever.

 He is leaning quite a bit.

 Although I am not a fan of snow, Boyd's joy made it bearable.

 Shoveling the grass for fun.

 Angels.

Boyd and his crazy antics.

Yes, my apologizes, I have been slacking on the blog.  Being the mom of a 4 year old is busy.

 Boyd as a alligator on pajama day experimenting with instant snow and colors.

 Taking some notes/

 Watch out this bee might sting!

 "Bee" utiful.

 I know I have stated this before but we are so lucky to have Noah and his family in our lives.  Here the boys are with matching squirrel patches on a secret squirrel mission.

 Playing a real version of angry birds.

 Giggles.

 Our new secret code. Love you too Boyd.

 Playing with boxes and the boys.  He steps onto the playground and I think I might just disappear at that moment.  So glad he loves school and his friends.

 Playing he is a baby in a box. What a nice package.

 He's got the looks.