lately...

Carter has been feeding himself with utensils.  He really thinks he is BIG stuff!

We have caterpillars!

Our kids are getting baths whether they like it or not!

We are watching playing American Idol!

Mostly, we are trucking through these last few days of school...only 21 more to go!

lots o' cousins

A couple of weeks ago, Julie and the kids were in town and we all got together for dinner.  Eight kids under seven makes for one loud and wild night!  When I got in the car to come home, I remember thinking that I did not have one complete conversation with an adult.  There were many conversations that were started...just none of them were finished!

My kids and Tripp Batman spent some time flipping over the back of the couch.

Drew and Lily played some pool.

Charlie and Carter fought over this pink "car".

Then, Jenna really got wild and sassy!

CRAZINESS and FUN!!!

our weekend

Friday night, we went to support Andrew and Team Crew at the Opening Eyes to Autism 5k.

After watching Carter on these steps, I felt like I had actually run the 5k!

The girls had fun cheering the runners on to the finish line!

Brad, Drew, and Steph crossing the finish line!

Grace joined Grandma as she crossed!

Go Team Crew!!!

Saturday, Grace went to Build-a-Bear for Isabelle's birthday.

Grace LOVED every second of it!  She took this whole thing very seriously!!!

Happy Birthday, Isabelle!  Grace had so much fun!!!

Grace's First Program!

Grace had her first school program this week. She had been practicing for weeks and she was so excited that the big day was finally here!

She did a wonderful job...smiling and singing for the entire program.  She even added her own spin to the program...dancing!  She and she alone danced.  She danced from the very first note until the very last.

During the awards ceremony, she was presented with an award for the Most Artistic.

I was so proud of my sweet and artistic little girl!

Daddy was pretty proud too!  He even had some flowers for his beautiful performer!

We love you so much, Grace!  Thanks for letting us learn how to be parents with you!!!

Easter 2012

Our Easter began with baskets full of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, jellybeans, and colorful eggs!

Grace was so excited with each candy filled egg!

It didn't take long for Carter to stuff his mouth full of jellybeans!

The kids also got some pretty awesome sunglasses!

Now, that we were all on a sugar high, we decided to continue it and make resurrection rolls for breakfast.

We celebrated an empty tomb!!!

At church, we worked in the nursery and played with lots of cute kids in new Easter clothes!

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We had lunch at my parents' and took tons of fun pics!!!

How handsome are these guys?!?

Ready to hunt for eggs!

She was serious about finding some eggs!

Poppa and Carter Man

After the Easter egg hunt and lunch, the kids played and played!

{Lily, Tripp, & Grace}

{Grace & Drew...so sweet}

{Grace, Drew, Aubrey, & Tripp}

{Grace & Drew some more}

{Grace, Aubrey, & peanut butter}

{Carter Man}

We are so thankful for a family to spend the day with, a church who adores our Savior, two sweet kids to celebrate this precious day with, and our Jesus who was willing to give His life for us!

What a wonderful Easter!