Days of Play

ND Grandma sent a box with fun goodies for all of us: new outfits for the kids, a birthday card for J, and slippers for me. What better way to enjoy the extent of the box than by sitting in it! Oh to be so small as to fit in a shoe box!

A had to give JD a hug after grabbing some books from him. Apparently, no harm done.

Some sort of sand creation in the making. Through my eyes: more to wash and vacuum. Am I becoming a pessimist? Or just more confirmation of the realist I already am.

It appears that A is praying, but she is not. They are both poring over a book in the yard. I love all of their interactions.

New Do

JD is sporting a new do. Last week, I finally did the inevitable and took him to Supercuts. He sat in the chair all by himself, didn't cry at all, and did great. He even sat still when she used the razor around his ears. I went away wondering why I waited so long.

Tulips, continued

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

We went down to Woodburn, OR yesterday for our first experience of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Here's a glimpse of what we saw and did:

Easter baskets

I really enjoyed seeing their enthusiasm for their Easter baskets this year. Apparently, green "grass" has real appeal.

Egg Hunt Extravaganza

The kids participated in two egg hunts last weekend, one at their cousin's birthday party (the last two pictures), and one at their "school." JD quickly acclamated to the concept of picking up eggs, but, instead of grabbing as many as possible, he stopped to look inside each one. Don't worry, he still had a basketful of eggs when he was done.

A Beautiful Spring Day

The Big Day

Preparations for Auntie's Big Day

At play

Can you say messy?

You know you're a mom when . . .

1) You accidentally wash a wet diaper with the rest of the laundry

2) You find stickers stuck to the barrel of your dryer

AND YOU DON'T FREAK OUT!

Christmas Program in January

Tonight was A and JD's Christmas program. Yes, you read correctly -- their Christmas program. We had an abnormal snow storm in December that canceled and delayed everything from church services, my work party, and their Christmas program. But, thankfully, it was rescheduled for tonight. So, we heard Silent Night and Breath of Heaven at the end of January. A little odd, but delightful too. A started out in the back row next to cousin Addy, but one of the teachers wised up and moved our A to the front row. Silliness averted AND we could see our A better in the front row. She did a great job, and we, as true parents, took way too many pictures.

Lest you think that our dear JD did not take part, look to the picture above. Unfortunately it's pretty blurry, but I think it is adorable. His little hands on his little cheeks. His rolled up pants. Precious.