Sunday at the Park

Aunt Wendy and Cousin Rylee were here this weekend and we took a stroll to the park Sunday. The kids had a blast and I got some cute shots of them being monkeys. I won't go into detail about the minor mishap that occured just after these pics were taken...you never know who's reading this! Mom's out there: you can guess! But we all had fun! Stay Spring, stay!

Happy Birthday to My Honey

We celebrated Andy's birthday this weekend....nothing fancy, but I think he was more than happy to get some additional tools to help with the upcoming windows project. Joel was so pleased with his contribution to the affair: he had worked tediously the night before to type some sentences and make a "card" for Daddy. He does a write-to-type program at school and loves it. I love seeing those sounded out words of his! Anyway, happy birthday to my wonderful husband: you are my everything! :0)

Doggie Degradation

Our kids love pet-sitting for Twister. Over the years, he's endured quite a bit of Joel and Hanna's brand of love and affection. I can't help but wonder if their tendencies have contributed to the aging of this poor old man! Harley and Jack, if you're seeing this, know that your days are numbered. One day soon, you too will know the "joys" of being the resident jungle gym and furry set of handlebars. :0)

Six Years of Joy

Six years ago, in the wee hours of morning, as family and doctors were snowed in during a freak snowstorm...you were born. Happy Birthday to our Little Man...we love you crazy!

My Favorite Book, by Hanna

Hanna, much like her brother, goes through phases of addiction to certain books. Her latest favorite is Ten in the Bed, given to her by Aunt Joanne and Uncle Joe last year. It's been read/sung to her so much at bedtime that she now must do it "BY MYSELF!" I recall not too long ago recording Joel reading his favorite dinosaur book. Time flies... Enjoy Hanna's rendition of Ten in the Bed.

Power Rangers Anyone?

Here's why I asked Andy to snap a picture of this: Joel's birthday list (on which he's been working feverishly for several weeks) says - and I quote - "more big and bad Power Rangers". Is this really a need? :0)

Snow Day!

Yes, that's the basketball net touching the pile of snow. It turned into a wonderful fort with a main room and 3 satellite tunnels when all said and done.

Like many friends out there, we got a pretty good batch of snow Tuesday into Wednesday, prompting school closings. As it happened, Andy was scheduled for a 1/2 day from his school anyway, which meant he didn't have to work at Eddy's (a restaurant in which he cooks between bus routes). Long story short, we were all home together today and it was great! The kids had fun in the heaps of snow, I got housework and homework done, and Andy didn't have to shovel toooooo much (our neighbor generously plowed for us!). Hot chocolate for everyone!