Happy Easter

 

 

 

 

Just wanted to let those of you who don't know...we didn't have another kid, that's my niece, Addison! (although she looks similar to our kids just with red hair!!)

Bandits, Cowboys & Big Black Dogs

 

 

 

Just wanted to show off our bandit and cowboy! And then there's the big black beast of a dog we have!

Cute Smiles

 
Just wanted to share some of the same sweet smiles that Elizabeth shares with us!

An armful of girls

 
 

Our little watermelon

 

 

 

 

Anna got the adorable dress for her birthday from Xenny & Derek. Just had to show her off!

Anna's Birthday Party

 

We had a birthday party today for Anna at a park. It was great fun. The weather was nice and we enjoyed the company of our friends. Thank you to all of you who contributed to our celebrations this year for Anna. Enjoy!

Some Firsts for Elizabeth

 
 
 
 
Just wanted to document some fun firsts for Elizabeth. She sat in the high chair and played for the first time last week. It doesn't seem like that big a of deal to some of you I know. But it just shows stages of growth for our family and I was excited about it. It's a sad existence when you are excited by baby milestones I know, but I'm a mom what do you expect. And since there is a sudden awakening in a newborns life it's fun to watch it happen. She also sat in the saucer for the first time yesterday. She seemed to enjoy the toys and being in it. So yea, we have some place for her to be entertained as she grows out of napping and the swing. I love the look on her face, it doesn't look like she enjoyed it but she did. The picture though made me laugh!
She also had another big first this past weekend. She and I joined my dad on a trip to Missouri to celebrate his uncle's 100th birthday. Sadly, Uncle Al passed away just a few days before we arrived. But it was wonderful meeting so many people who were touched by a friendly loving man. I wish I would have known him. It's also neat to meet people that you are related to that you've never met before. I met some people with whom I share Great-grandparents, and for some reason it was mind boggling to me to be meeting them for the first time and thinking about how we were connected through genealogy! Anyway, so that's the reason behind the picture of Ellie & I in front of an airplane. (she did great on the trip!)