As soon as the weather cooperated, we began landscaping the front and back yard. We were able to recycle a few existing plants, but for the most part we started from scratch - even cutting in new beds. We also put in our first vegetable garden. We are getting excited about all the fresh herbs and veggies. Things are really starting to look good around here.
Andrew turned 3 in April. We had a little party for him at the house with some friends and a very important Spiderman cake. I tell you what, marketers are genius. This kid has never seen a Spiderman cartoon, movie, or comic book, yet he is in love with Spiderman. It must be the colors and the graphics. Andrew potty trained a month before his birthday. Andrew is wicked smart, super verbal, creative, imaginative, and a bit naughty. He is high energy and highly curious, so I am usually whipped by the end of the day.
Sarah has one more week of Pre-K left before summer. She is looking forward to sleeping in this summer, but I know she will miss her friends and teachers. She has had a great year at school. We are very proud of her hard work and her good attitude in the classroom. Sometimes all of her cooperation and good attitude get used up at school.... Sarah loves to sing, dance, and perform. She especially loves to sing worship songs and pray. Melt my heart!
Samuel is almost 8 months old. He is just shy of 23lbs and is in the 97th percentile for height and weight. He is wearing some 18 month clothes. At 7 months he learned to hand and knee crawl. As of this week he can pull up. A little too soon, if you ask me! Samuel has two top and two bottom teeth. I've said it before and I'll say it again....he is the BEST baby! Samuel is everything a baby should be. And, thank the Lord for that!
Michael has been slammed at work. Spring, especially May, is always a busy time of year. He just returned last Thursday from a trip to Malawi, Africa. He took a small group of university students over there. The students are going to stay as missionaries for 8 weeks. Michael was only gone for 9 days this time and my niece Katie was able to come up from TX to stay with me as a mother's helper while he was away. Michael has also started his doctoral work - and all the reading and writing that goes along with that.
Me? I'm just busy being a mom. Which means I am very busy!
Gotta join in with sister and friend.
Avi Joy and Sarah
Coloring the eggs.
Egg hunt at Camp Loughridge.
On the hunt for.....
....candy!
Cousin Lauren was here for Easter (and Uncle Brian and Aunt Kathy).
OMG - my kids can not take a decent picture together!
3rd birthday
He seldom falls asleep in his bed. We never know where we are going to find him.
At nearly 5 years old, I took away Sarah's nap. She still sneaks one in, though.
Watching a "movie" about flowers.
Snacking on puffs and cheerios.
"Robots" coming down my hallway.
Building robots with kitchen utensils.
This was only funny BEFORE I saw the red ink all over his upholstered rocking chair.
