playing

Mimi and Poppa invited the kids to the grand opening of the new park in their neighborhood.  So, we went to the "park party" and played!!!

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!!!