Soccer Time

Ivan is so excited to start soccer this year. Of course, his team wins every game, even though the league does not keep score at this age. And that's all fine with me as long as he gets back up when he falls, learns and has a fun time! He got his first goal in the second game and his face was priceless.

This is Ivan's game face.

This is Ivan (green shorts) kicking in his first goal!

Madeline and Deacon at game #1 routing on their favorite little soccer player.

Fiona 11 Months Old!

Well almost...not until May 3rd, but I needed an excuse to post some Fiona cuteness before I leave. She suddenly has gone from only 2 teeth to a whole bunch. She is taking a few steps, but not trying really hard to walk. She is quite the climber and get into just about everything. Huggies do work better for her. She tells me "I love you." Mostly she calls me, "Bob-bob," thanks to her daddy. She is still sweet, cuddly, and mellow, even though she is the first of my kids that can get out of buckles, climb anything and find all the areas in the house that are not baby-proofed. She is such a joy!



This is usually how she waits for a bottle in the morning.

Just some cuddles with dad.

Playing in sisters toys, and getting a little stuck.

Having fun in the grass.

Stealing the dogs bone. It was a pretty new bone, so I waited until I got the shot! The dog was waiting ever so patiently.

All tuckered out!

Easter Morning!

Happy Easter Everyone!!

This Easter we went for more celebration...which meant presents.

We always do a family basket, instead of individual ones. We love it, because we are all gathered around searching through it together.

Ivan's big gift was a new big boy bike, a spiderman bike!

My little climber got a slide.

The girls looked so sweet, but you won't find any pictures of the kids all smiling here, not when Gracie is on the go. This is the closest shot we got of all three together, pinning the little one down. Maybe we will try a photo session later! Nana made Gracie's dress originally for Madeline when she had her first Easter. This year Nana surprised Madeline with a matching one in her size!



Jenny bought the boys wigs as an Easter present. We love it! Ivan looked a little embarrassed when he first opened the gift, but he quickly liked the response he got from his crowd and of course he had an accomplice to share in the fun.

Time for Eggs

Such a serious little artist!

A little less serious...

and everyone had a successful, colorful egg dying experience this year.

New Room...Sneak Preview

This would be the den. Dark, oddly shaped, cheap wood paneling, and a drop ceiling that may have been white 40 years ago.

Demolition-everyone loves to be involved! And what kid wouldn't take a hammer to a wall if you suggested it?

A Very Dark Room...

And a newness that is bright. 9ft. ceilings, no more fluorescent lights, and very open.

Well, it's not quite done, but I couldn't help but share the progress. I can now visualize our family room as a place where we will spend lots of time. Soon enough it will be filled with toys and furniture instead of sawdust!

New Camera!!

Finally, we have a camera that can take good pictures (now I just need to learn some skills) and I don't even have to hold the batteries in anymore!


I just love all these brown eyes!