On the swing set

We put Henry in the swing for the first time the other day. He surprised us all by laughing quite a bit. It was fun for everyone.

It's been so nice. We had to get outside to play on the swing set a little.

Aunt Kathy took Alex to pick out his birthday present yesterday (Sunday). He couldn't have been more excited, he got this Atlantis Lego set he's been drooling over for months. He quickly put it together and played with it on and off all day. Thanks Aunt Kathy!

Birthdays and other stuff

Alex had his slumber party for his birthday Friday, the 12th. Originally 3 boys were coming, but one got sick at school and then one had to leave here about 9 at night because he got sick. So one boy made it all night. But they had a lot of fun. Randy brought home a projector from work and we took down the pictures on the wall and had a big screen for a couple movies. Alex had a great time and is ready for the next sleep over already.





Henry's birthday was Saturday. He seemed to enjoy his little party. He liked smashing his cake much more than eating it. And all the kids had fun playing with his toys. He was pushing the trucks he got making truck noises already.




We've got spring fever here, like a lot of you, I think. So here's a few snapshots of the kids outside. The chalk all over Sophia is from her drawing on the driveway and basketball post and then kissing the pictures. And the boys shot some hoops, tossed the football and pretended to poll vault onto the driveway.

Good News!

Number 5 is on the way! (They've already checked there is just one.) Due September 17. Everyone is very excited. Sophia actually said about 4 weeks ago or more, she wanted a baby sister, so we'll see. The boys both want another boy.
Also for those of you in IA we'll see you at Easter.
Love to everyone!

Around the House

Yesterday at school was their 100th day, and in kindergarten they have a party. It was also Dr. Suess's birthday, so here's Max in his cat in the hat outfit he made. He had a ton of fun yesterday.

Here's Sophia in Max's 100th day of school hat. I asked her why she didn't smile. She said let me see (meaning she wanted to see the picture of herself). I showed her and she laughed and said I don't know mommy.

Henry has 3 teeth right now. The bottom front two and then a fang (eye-tooth) on the top. I tried to get a good picture of all 3 of them, but failed and thought this picture was cute anyway.


Alex started taking guitar lessons yesterday. Despite his expression here, he seemed to really like it.