Yippee!! Daddy's back!

Daddy went on a long trip to China this week (and last), but he made it back today safe and sound. We are so happy to have him here again!

Keaton remembered Daddy! He was glad to see him!
The girls were counting down the minutes till Daddy got back.

He brought them some jammies from China. Cute little China dolls!

Mommy sure missed Daddy, too. It is good to be close to him again!
Daddy missed mommy, too. He brought me some beautiful flowers!
This is some of the money that he used when he was gone. He gave some to the girls to put in their China collections.

Welcome back, Honey! We missed you!

So cute, I had to share...

Alex helped me write the grocery list on the fridge this week. (notice that we have ants now that it is Spring again...) I usually write it on here during the week and then transfer it to paper to take to the store. She did a pretty good job writing what I asked, huh? You are getting to be such a big girl, Alex! We're so proud of you!!

Childhood to remember

The kids love to play hockey in Braydon and Kay-Kay's backyard. They have so much fun! Bri and Kaylin sit on the sidelines and cheer!

We hope they will always remember the fun times they have growing up with the neighbors.

Love all you guys!

Baking with the girls

Mommy decided it was time for some cookies. Peanut butter with chocolate chips, of course!

Nan wanted to help me, too.

She did a really good job pouring and using the mixer!

Oh, and licking a finger or two full of peanut butter...

They all agree the best part is licking the beaters. Since there are only 2, Alex gets a little spoonful. :)

Mommy doesn't believe in making small cookies. This is how they turned out. Yummy, huh?

Pretty painting!

Alex and Tay just got done painting when Nanna got up from her nap... She was pretty sad that she didn't get to paint, so mommy sat down with her and she made a beautiful picture.

Such a good job, Nan!

A day at the Zoo. (Isn't that every day??)

We had a good time at the Zoo today! We went with Wrobel's, Laura Suel, and Erin McGuire.

Keat's new buddy, Roman came with his mommy (Erin) and he was such a good boy!!

This is the favorite spot for the kids - Discovery Bay. They love to get soaked! They actually get to touch the sting rays, sharks, etc. Fun! Shannon said that it is usual for the workers to have to pull out at least one kid a week. :) Thank goodness it hasn't been one of ours!
Andrew and Brianna. Best buds. :)

Don't they look so grown up??

Alex took this picture of the little chicks. Good job!

I couldn't resist taking this one of the orchids. Beautiful!! One of God's amazing creations.

The girls like to climb in all the little cubby holes. :)

Maybe next time we can visit the outside exhibits. We may have to wait till August :) , but it will be worth it. (right now, April 10th [Spring, right?!] it is snowing and in the 30's. They are threatening 12" of snow through Saturday... Global warming, you know.)

Thank you, God for all the wonderful things you have given to us to enjoy You with. How gracious!

Somebody turned 3!

We had pizza for Brianna's birthday lunch

She was such a big girl opening all her presents

Taylor got her a pretty pink purse. She loves it!

Cake time!

"Happy Birthday, Brianna"

Blowing out the candles

We couldn't get the frosting to Keaton fast enough, I guess. :) He was tired, too...

Nan's favorite was the frosting.

She was so excited to see her new "pretty bed"! She loves the spockly (sparkly) butterflies on it!

Happy Birthday, sweetheart! We love you so much!