Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Happy Fourth!
God bless the USA. I love patriotic holidays. The Fourth of July is always wonderful. We're so grateful for our country! We missed our families and celebrating in Oalkey but we had a fun day of festivities. We went to our ward breakfast and bike parade in the morning. THe girls were all decked out and we decorated their bikes. These bikes are so cute. Grandma Melanie and Grandpa Randy gave them to the girls and they were really excited to ride them in the bike parade with all the kids. Unfortunately the bikes are still a little tricky for them to ride by themselves. They are a bit heavy and they sit far back from the pedals so it is hard to get going. They are getting the hang of it, but just need a little more leg muscles. :) So, Scott and I ended up pushing them around the parking lot in the bike parade, but they were sure thrilled.
There isn't a fourth of July parade around here which we thought was kind of strange, but they did one for Memorial Day so that is probably why. We had a fun barbeque with some friends and Scott grilled us some delicious steak and chicken. He's quite the grill master these days. He made ribs today! Scott took the girls to see the fireworks last night and they were very excited that they were big enough to stay up and go. I stayed home with Nathan and our neighbor's baby, but I'm glad Scott could have a special little date with the girls.
There isn't a fourth of July parade around here which we thought was kind of strange, but they did one for Memorial Day so that is probably why. We had a fun barbeque with some friends and Scott grilled us some delicious steak and chicken. He's quite the grill master these days. He made ribs today! Scott took the girls to see the fireworks last night and they were very excited that they were big enough to stay up and go. I stayed home with Nathan and our neighbor's baby, but I'm glad Scott could have a special little date with the girls.
Oh what do you do in the summertime?
We love summer around here! The weather is so beautiful and these summer nights are so pleasant. The girls have loved taking walks again and playing at the park. We've had lots of fun summer outings as well. Here's what we've been up to the last little while:
We've also spent lots of time dressing up like ballerinas, princesses or basically anything you can imagine. Maddie and Bella have quite the imaginations. They are really into "collecting" things these days. They find little bags or baskets or whatever and gather stuff from all over the house. It makes a huge mess and drives us crazy but they sure love it.
We FINALLY got rid of the pacifiers a few weeks ago. Yes- it really happened and you may be shocked that they had them for so long. They are nearly three! They were so attached though and they slept so good and actually asked to go to bed and take naps basically because they wanted their pacifiers. The Pacifier Fairy made a visit and took the Paci's away. The girls did pretty good at first but then we've had a really rough few weeks with them waking up all the time just crying and so sad. We have vowed not to let this happen with any of our other kids! I initially wanted to hang on to them because I didn't want to lose their naps, but the past while they are starting to grow out of naps anyway. Somedays they really need them but if they take a nap they are up till 11pm! They still take them every other day or so but I think by the fall they'll be done. Maddie and Bella have always been such good nappers and I'm so grateful. I think it was partially due to the fact that I've always been a little fanatical about their sleep schedule. Good sleep is the way we all survive though. (Love that Dr. Weisbluth! Every parent needs to read Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Baby!)
Anyway, our other milestone is potty training. My girls really are growing up! It has been quite the process and we definitely aren't there yet, but they are certainly making progress. It is amazing how much patience the potty training takes. I was hoping that by waiting so long they'd pick it up really quick but they are stubborn little girls and it is taking lots of bribery, accidents, and PATIENCE!
They'll be starting preschool in the fall and I think it is really hitting me how big they are getting. Then we'll have all sorts of crying, tantrums, fighting, etc and I will remember that they are still very little! We've had a rough month to be honest. I think the pacifiers set them off, but we are getting through! They have been more defiant and are throwing tantrums and crying about every little thing. They are total girls- completely petrified of any sort of bug (including ants) and any tiny little scrape or bruise sends them into hysterics for a good hour (wonder where they get those things from :) Certainly not their mom.) My job as their mom has really only begun and there are days that I feel really inadequate. After a rough day it usually just takes a couple hours after they are asleep for me to remember how much I love being home with them all day and how grateful I am that I can be. I love being their mom. They are such beautiful and wonderful little girls. It scares me to think of what they'll be faced with as they grow up, but I know they have so much potential. They are so creative and imaginative and they are best friends. I'm so grateful they have each other and LOVE having twins. What a blessing. This is how we found them the other night- asleep together in Maddie's bed... We really do adore these girls.
-Cleveland zoo. The camel was the favorite. Not sure why- they are such a strange creature aren't they? No pictures I'm afraid.
-Strawberry Picking at Patterson's farm. The girls were in heaven. They love to watch the part of Sleeping Beauty where she goes out to pick berries and meets the prince. The whole time they were pretending they were her out picking their berries. They were yummy little strawberries too and the girls downed them.
-Maeva's 3rd birthday. Maeva is one of the girls' friends from Kirksville and they only live about an hour away from us. We loved going to her party and it was picture perfect from the PINK cake and icecream cones to the balloons to the homemade tutus melissa did for all the girls. Thanks Melissa and Maeva! What a blast.
-Multiple trips to the Shaker Heights swimming pool. We have decided to make this an entire family outing from now on though. I took the three kids by myself last week and we lasted about 15 minutes before Bella fell in the toddler pool and scraped her knees. She was hysterical and wouldn't calm down. I was the embarassed mother who got lots of looks as I carried out my little crew of 3 sad, screaming children.
-Tuesday morning story and craft time at the library. We have gone to this all year and it is a highlight of the girls' week. They love listening to Mrs. Maureen read stories, sing songs, and making something fun. We also love the play and learn center at the library. We have LOVED having a big, wonderful library just down the street. I think we've been nearly every week since we moved here.
We've also spent lots of time dressing up like ballerinas, princesses or basically anything you can imagine. Maddie and Bella have quite the imaginations. They are really into "collecting" things these days. They find little bags or baskets or whatever and gather stuff from all over the house. It makes a huge mess and drives us crazy but they sure love it.
We FINALLY got rid of the pacifiers a few weeks ago. Yes- it really happened and you may be shocked that they had them for so long. They are nearly three! They were so attached though and they slept so good and actually asked to go to bed and take naps basically because they wanted their pacifiers. The Pacifier Fairy made a visit and took the Paci's away. The girls did pretty good at first but then we've had a really rough few weeks with them waking up all the time just crying and so sad. We have vowed not to let this happen with any of our other kids! I initially wanted to hang on to them because I didn't want to lose their naps, but the past while they are starting to grow out of naps anyway. Somedays they really need them but if they take a nap they are up till 11pm! They still take them every other day or so but I think by the fall they'll be done. Maddie and Bella have always been such good nappers and I'm so grateful. I think it was partially due to the fact that I've always been a little fanatical about their sleep schedule. Good sleep is the way we all survive though. (Love that Dr. Weisbluth! Every parent needs to read Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Baby!)
Anyway, our other milestone is potty training. My girls really are growing up! It has been quite the process and we definitely aren't there yet, but they are certainly making progress. It is amazing how much patience the potty training takes. I was hoping that by waiting so long they'd pick it up really quick but they are stubborn little girls and it is taking lots of bribery, accidents, and PATIENCE!
They'll be starting preschool in the fall and I think it is really hitting me how big they are getting. Then we'll have all sorts of crying, tantrums, fighting, etc and I will remember that they are still very little! We've had a rough month to be honest. I think the pacifiers set them off, but we are getting through! They have been more defiant and are throwing tantrums and crying about every little thing. They are total girls- completely petrified of any sort of bug (including ants) and any tiny little scrape or bruise sends them into hysterics for a good hour (wonder where they get those things from :) Certainly not their mom.) My job as their mom has really only begun and there are days that I feel really inadequate. After a rough day it usually just takes a couple hours after they are asleep for me to remember how much I love being home with them all day and how grateful I am that I can be. I love being their mom. They are such beautiful and wonderful little girls. It scares me to think of what they'll be faced with as they grow up, but I know they have so much potential. They are so creative and imaginative and they are best friends. I'm so grateful they have each other and LOVE having twins. What a blessing. This is how we found them the other night- asleep together in Maddie's bed... We really do adore these girls.
Little Nathan has been the sweetest, happiest little guy we could have asked for. Definitely a jolly giant. :) He has his dad and me already wrapped around his finger. He gives us the best smiles and giggles. He's 3 1/2 months already. He really has been the calming presence we've needed. We just kiss those cheeks all day long.
Scott has been busy busy studying for boards. He takes it next thursday so say prayers for him! He's had a lot of stress the past little while and I'm so proud of him for getting through it all and still being a wonderful husband and daddy. We all love him. The kids and I are getting ready for an extended visit to Utah in a couple weeks. We can't wait to see our families and have lots of time at "home" but I'm also dreading being without Scott for so long. We'll miss him terribly!
Wow, that turned into a really long post! If you are still reading at this point I'm amazed. I hadn't blogged in a while and guess it just all came out! Love to all our family and friends from Cleveland and whoever is in Utah we'd love to see you while we are there.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
The kids!
On the 19th of this month Nathan was 2 months old. I wanted to do a post each month of his first year and I'm already behind. These pictures were taken on the 19th though. He is such a darling boy! He is so happy and good. He is the smiliest baby and it just melts my heart! He is sleeping good and eating good (pure cream it looks like!). At his 2 month apointment he weighed 15 pounds and 3 oz. (At one month he was 13 pounds 3 oz! I don't think I recorded that on my one month post and I wanted to just in case I ever get going on his baby book so I don't forget!) He has the cutest rolls! Honestly I think Maddie and Bella weiged 15 pounds at about a year! After a day of toting Nathan around my back is feeling it that is for sure! We are of course biased, but Scott and I are always commenting about how he has the cutest face ever! Seriously the sweetest boy! He is finally taking to his pacifier (hooray!) after a little persistence! You'd think I wouldn't want him to have a pacifier after my girls who have been SO attached to theirs. I like them when they are babies though! He is getting used to being dragged all about on errands and outings with the girls, although he still isn't a huge fan of the carseat. He is really strong, alert, and has a cute little giggle! We love this little boy and are grateful for what he has taught us already. There is nothing like a baby to put life in perspective. It is quite the difference to only have one little baby to feed and get to sleep and I have to say that I'm grateful for it! Maddie and Bella are still a handful themselves. I'm working on my patience daily! We already have a lot of DRAMA in our house. The girls are both quite emotional and sensitive so it is a good thing Nathan can bring a new dimension as he gets older. I'm exciited about all the good things ahead for him! We love you little bud!
This picture was after our friday night date. It is a weekly ritual that the girls have come to eagerly anticipate. They always think that date night means ICECREAM! They LOVE frosty's or soft serve cones. One of these days when friday night date means a date only for mom and dad they are totally going to be crushed! They love our dates with dad. Anyway, on the way home from getting icecream at the mall they wanted to play at the park. We decided we could since it was still light. As we were driving to the park it started pouring rain. I mean seriously pouring. The girls were pretty upset about it and I was trying to explain that they couldn't play at the park in the rain. When we got home they still really wanted to go and I made the mistake of saying they could just to get them to stop whining about it. I figured as soon as they got out of the car and got totally drenched they'd back down. Well, I was wrong. Scott was a good sport and he walked with them over to the park and played in the pouring rain. They definitely had fun and besides when else do you ever play in the rain except for when you are little?
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Parable of the Silverware
Whenever I write letters to Katie or think about our marriage I am reminded of a conference talk by Elder F. Burton Howard that we heard in the Conference Center while we were dating in April 2003. This Parable of the Silverware has since had a special place in our marriage and relationship. In fact, a quote from this parable has been taped to our bathroom mirror for nearly half of our marriage. I am putting this on the blog as a reminder to myself and so that you can enjoy it as well.
"Most of all, I think eternal marriage cannot be achieved without a commitment to make it work. Most of what I know about this I have learned from my companion. We have been married for almost 47 years now. From the beginning she knew what kind of marriage she wanted.
"We started as poor college students, but her vision for our marriage was exemplified by a set of silverware. As is common today, when we married she registered with a local department store. Instead of listing all the pots and pans and appliances we needed and hoped to receive, she chose another course. She asked for silverware. She chose a pattern and the number of place settings and listed knives, forks, and spoons on the wedding registry and nothing else. No towels, no toasters, no television—just knives, forks, and spoons.
"The wedding came and went. Our friends and our parents’ friends gave gifts. We departed for a brief honeymoon and decided to open the presents when we returned. When we did so, we were shocked. There was not a single knife or fork in the lot. We joked about it and went on with our lives.
"Two children came along while we were in law school. We had no money to spare. But when my wife worked as a part-time election judge or when someone gave her a few dollars for her birthday, she would quietly set it aside, and when she had enough she would go to town to buy a fork or a spoon. It took us several years to accumulate enough pieces to use them. When we finally had service for four, we began to invite some of our friends for dinner.
"Before they came, we would have a little discussion in the kitchen. Which utensils would we use, the battered and mismatched stainless or the special silverware? In those early days I would often vote for the stainless. It was easier. You could just throw it in the dishwasher after the meal, and it took care of itself. The silver, on the other hand, was a lot of work. My wife had it hidden away under the bed where it could not be found easily by a burglar. She had insisted that I buy a tarnish-free cloth to wrap it in. Each piece was in a separate pocket, and it was no easy task to assemble all the pieces. When the silver was used, it had to be hand washed and dried so that it would not spot, and put back in the pockets so it would not tarnish, and wrapped up and carefully hidden again so it would not get stolen. If any tarnish was discovered, I was sent to buy silver polish, and together we carefully rubbed the stains away.
"Over the years we added to the set, and I watched with amazement how she cared for the silver. My wife was never one to get angry easily. However, I remember the day when one of our children somehow got hold of one of the silver forks and wanted to use it to dig up the backyard. That attempt was met with a fiery glare and a warning not to even think about it. Ever!
"I noticed that the silverware never went to the many ward dinners she cooked, or never accompanied the many meals she made and sent to others who were sick or needy. It never went on picnics and never went camping. In fact it never went anywhere; and, as time went by, it didn’t even come to the table very often. Some of our friends were weighed in the balance, found wanting, and didn’t even know it. They got the stainless when they came to dinner.
"The time came when we were called to go on a mission. I arrived home one day and was told that I had to rent a safe-deposit box for the silver. She didn’t want to take it with us. She didn’t want to leave it behind. And she didn’t want to lose it.
"For years I thought she was just a little bit eccentric, and then one day I realized that she had known for a long time something that I was just beginning to understand. If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. You shield it and protect it. You never abuse it. You don’t expose it to the elements. You don’t make it common or ordinary. If it ever becomes tarnished, you lovingly polish it until it gleams like new. It becomes special because you have made it so, and it grows more beautiful and precious as time goes by.
"Eternal marriage is just like that. We need to treat it just that way."
I LOVE YOU KATIE, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY AGAIN!
"Most of all, I think eternal marriage cannot be achieved without a commitment to make it work. Most of what I know about this I have learned from my companion. We have been married for almost 47 years now. From the beginning she knew what kind of marriage she wanted.
"We started as poor college students, but her vision for our marriage was exemplified by a set of silverware. As is common today, when we married she registered with a local department store. Instead of listing all the pots and pans and appliances we needed and hoped to receive, she chose another course. She asked for silverware. She chose a pattern and the number of place settings and listed knives, forks, and spoons on the wedding registry and nothing else. No towels, no toasters, no television—just knives, forks, and spoons.
"The wedding came and went. Our friends and our parents’ friends gave gifts. We departed for a brief honeymoon and decided to open the presents when we returned. When we did so, we were shocked. There was not a single knife or fork in the lot. We joked about it and went on with our lives.
"Two children came along while we were in law school. We had no money to spare. But when my wife worked as a part-time election judge or when someone gave her a few dollars for her birthday, she would quietly set it aside, and when she had enough she would go to town to buy a fork or a spoon. It took us several years to accumulate enough pieces to use them. When we finally had service for four, we began to invite some of our friends for dinner.
"Before they came, we would have a little discussion in the kitchen. Which utensils would we use, the battered and mismatched stainless or the special silverware? In those early days I would often vote for the stainless. It was easier. You could just throw it in the dishwasher after the meal, and it took care of itself. The silver, on the other hand, was a lot of work. My wife had it hidden away under the bed where it could not be found easily by a burglar. She had insisted that I buy a tarnish-free cloth to wrap it in. Each piece was in a separate pocket, and it was no easy task to assemble all the pieces. When the silver was used, it had to be hand washed and dried so that it would not spot, and put back in the pockets so it would not tarnish, and wrapped up and carefully hidden again so it would not get stolen. If any tarnish was discovered, I was sent to buy silver polish, and together we carefully rubbed the stains away.
"Over the years we added to the set, and I watched with amazement how she cared for the silver. My wife was never one to get angry easily. However, I remember the day when one of our children somehow got hold of one of the silver forks and wanted to use it to dig up the backyard. That attempt was met with a fiery glare and a warning not to even think about it. Ever!
"I noticed that the silverware never went to the many ward dinners she cooked, or never accompanied the many meals she made and sent to others who were sick or needy. It never went on picnics and never went camping. In fact it never went anywhere; and, as time went by, it didn’t even come to the table very often. Some of our friends were weighed in the balance, found wanting, and didn’t even know it. They got the stainless when they came to dinner.
"The time came when we were called to go on a mission. I arrived home one day and was told that I had to rent a safe-deposit box for the silver. She didn’t want to take it with us. She didn’t want to leave it behind. And she didn’t want to lose it.
"For years I thought she was just a little bit eccentric, and then one day I realized that she had known for a long time something that I was just beginning to understand. If you want something to last forever, you treat it differently. You shield it and protect it. You never abuse it. You don’t expose it to the elements. You don’t make it common or ordinary. If it ever becomes tarnished, you lovingly polish it until it gleams like new. It becomes special because you have made it so, and it grows more beautiful and precious as time goes by.
"Eternal marriage is just like that. We need to treat it just that way."
I LOVE YOU KATIE, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY AGAIN!
Happy Mother's Day Katie!!!
When I married you Katie nearly 6 years ago (wow that sounds like a long time) one of the things that I loved most about you or saw in you was someone who was going to be a very successful mother. Now I look back at the last three years and the three beautiful kids that have come into our lives and your nurturing and love for them have exceeded all that I thought possible. I just wanted to tell you Katie, that as I watch you raise our sweet twins and new son my love for you is deeper than it has ever been. You amaze me in every way, with your energy, selflessness, service, dedication, and optimism. You are the reason that our daughters are the amazing little girls that they are, so smart, sweet, gracious, and easy to love. Thank you sweeheart for everything you do and know that I feel like the luckiest man on earth to have you as my wife and the mother of our kids. I look forward to standing by your side through all that lays ahead and will at some future date, join with our grown children, and call you a special and blessed Mother and Wife.
Love,
Scott
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Lately...
Spring has finally come to Cleveland! It is beautiful around here. Shaker has so many huge trees and it makes it so nice to have everything green again after a long winter. We had a wonderful surprise when our big tree in the front bloomed lavender! We love it. There is cute little Maddie next to the tree.
Things are going well with all the kids and we adore little Nathan more and more everyday.
We had to take a picture in his Rhino shirt. I have a feeling that his dad's nickname "Ryno" will be carried on.
This week the BYU Ballroom dance company came to Cleveland on their summer tour. We had two cute girl dancers, Elisha and Shayla, stay with us. They were darling and it was fun to bring back the BYU memories- especially the tour days. We loved that. We went to their show and even took the girls. They loved it and thought that all the dancers were princesses. We had to talk about all the colors of dresses in each number. They were definitely thrilled to have "BYU Cougar dancers" stay at our house. We are brainwashing them early!
Things are going well with all the kids and we adore little Nathan more and more everyday.
We had to take a picture in his Rhino shirt. I have a feeling that his dad's nickname "Ryno" will be carried on.
This week the BYU Ballroom dance company came to Cleveland on their summer tour. We had two cute girl dancers, Elisha and Shayla, stay with us. They were darling and it was fun to bring back the BYU memories- especially the tour days. We loved that. We went to their show and even took the girls. They loved it and thought that all the dancers were princesses. We had to talk about all the colors of dresses in each number. They were definitely thrilled to have "BYU Cougar dancers" stay at our house. We are brainwashing them early!
Blessing Day
Scott gave Nathan a sweet blessing two sundays ago. We were glad to have Grandpa Randy here in the circle as well. What a special day. He looked so sweet in his blessing outfit that Aunt Lacey found for him.
The girls were of course darling too in their sweet white dresses from Grandma. I still can't get them to smile good for the camera. Oh well.
Visitors!
We were so lucky to have Scott's parents come out to visit us! Scott had to take a test in Kirksville and from there he flew to Vegas where he met his Dad. He and Randy drove our new Toyota Sienna all the way across the country here to Ohio. Melanie came out to help me with the kids while the boys were driving. It worked out well and I was grateful that I didn't have to make the drive! Scott and Randy took about 3 days to get here and they made sure to hit up a few Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives restaurants along the way! We have LOVED the van though and are so grateful to have a little more room. The three kids' carseats were definitely squished not so safely in our other car. Anyway, we had a blast with them here and are so grateful for wonderful family. We miss you!
We went to Kirtland and saw the church history sights.
Scott and Randy grilled some delicious steak, salmon, and chicken- all bought at the west side market. We love going out there and always find the best produce and yummy treats! We convereted Randy and Melanie to the falafel too! We love it!
We played at our favorite park, ate at Cheesecake Factory, went to Westside market, the boys hit up an Indian's game, we did a little shopping, and the kids loved playing with the grandparents. It was such a treat for us to have you all here! Hooray for the new van too!
We went to Kirtland and saw the church history sights.
Scott and Randy grilled some delicious steak, salmon, and chicken- all bought at the west side market. We love going out there and always find the best produce and yummy treats! We convereted Randy and Melanie to the falafel too! We love it!
We played at our favorite park, ate at Cheesecake Factory, went to Westside market, the boys hit up an Indian's game, we did a little shopping, and the kids loved playing with the grandparents. It was such a treat for us to have you all here! Hooray for the new van too!
Sunday, May 03, 2009
First SMILES
Nathan has been smiling tons the past couple weeks. How can you not love this chubby face?
Sunday, April 19, 2009
One month old!
It is hard to believe that it has already been a month. It has gone by so quickly. How fun it has been to have this new little boy in our life. Life is finally starting to feel more "normal" and that is nice. The first week of his life Nathan was basically asleep-like all newborns! The next couple weeks were a little more of a challenge because he started getting a little fussy and had some reflux issues. He was throwing up everytime he ate and would cry and squirm after he ate too. It was hard to figure out how to take care of him and keep the girls happy and everything else all at once. It was nice to have my parents here during that time for some help and distraction. This last week and a half has gotten easier and I think it will be that way more and more as we get into the swing of things. Nathan has been much happier and isn't so fussy. He still has his moments after he eats, but it is usually pretty quick and he is fine. He likes to be held all the time- but what baby doesn't? He absolutely loves his dad already! I think it is great. Scott can calm him down and get him to sleep way faster than I can. They are little buddies already. The reflux trouble has gotten quite a bit better too so that is nice. Overall we are probably just getting more used to everything too. He is such a handsome little guy and everyone is always saying that he is a mini Scott- which he is! We love this sweet little boy and are treasuring each little stage because we know it goes so fast. It seems like yesterday that we had two little newborn girls and were rocking them to sleep all day and night instead of Nathan!
Here he is in his Easter outfit from Grandma. His first time to church was on easter sunday!
Love those cheeks and that darling red hair!
Often when you have more than one child people wonder how you divide your love between them. I was talking about this with a friend who said she heard from a wise older man that you don't have to divide your love between your kids- instead your love just multiplies with each one. It is like the love that Heavenly Father has for all of his children. That is why we are commanded to multiply and replenish the earth- so we can get a small taste of what our Heavenly Father feels for us. I think that is a perfect way of saying it and I have been amazed at how my love has grown for this little boy from day one (and even before that) and for Maddie and Bella as well. Now I think the challenge is actually how you divide your time and your hands between everyone because unfortunately those things can't be multiplied! We love you Nathan and are grateful for the precious spirit you have brought into our lives this last month.
Here he is in his Easter outfit from Grandma. His first time to church was on easter sunday!
Love those cheeks and that darling red hair!
Often when you have more than one child people wonder how you divide your love between them. I was talking about this with a friend who said she heard from a wise older man that you don't have to divide your love between your kids- instead your love just multiplies with each one. It is like the love that Heavenly Father has for all of his children. That is why we are commanded to multiply and replenish the earth- so we can get a small taste of what our Heavenly Father feels for us. I think that is a perfect way of saying it and I have been amazed at how my love has grown for this little boy from day one (and even before that) and for Maddie and Bella as well. Now I think the challenge is actually how you divide your time and your hands between everyone because unfortunately those things can't be multiplied! We love you Nathan and are grateful for the precious spirit you have brought into our lives this last month.
Easter Sunday
Here are the girls on easter morning right after they woke up. They are getting ready to go see if the easter bunny came.
Finding their Easter baskets...
Aren't they cute all dressed up for church? Thankfully my mom brought these darling easter dresses out so the girls had a new dress for church. They loved them and thought they were princesses all day. They were also excited to carry their very own treats to church in their bunny purses from Aunt Joan. They are getting so big! It was a sunny day, but still a little chilly- hence the sweaters, but spring is coming!
Best friends!
Finding their Easter baskets...
Aren't they cute all dressed up for church? Thankfully my mom brought these darling easter dresses out so the girls had a new dress for church. They loved them and thought they were princesses all day. They were also excited to carry their very own treats to church in their bunny purses from Aunt Joan. They are getting so big! It was a sunny day, but still a little chilly- hence the sweaters, but spring is coming!
Best friends!
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