Last weekend we had record snowfall for April, and the boys had one last chance to play in the snow. Dad even got to play with them since it was so wet he didn't have to plow (he had taken his snow blower apart anyway).
Dad didn't last quite as long as them though as it was still coming down and quite windy.
The day before was this season's first games. Joshua's was at 3:00 in the afternoon and somewhat tolerable outside. Samuel's was at 10:00 in the morning and too windy and cold to take any pictures (maybe next time).
Alexa loves stuffed animals and baby dolls. This musical puppy from Aunt Laurie is a definite favorite.
She is still on her hands and knees most of the time. I read that some babies take a break from talking as they focus on walking and vice versa. It seems she is opting to communicate as she has learned four new words (please, all done, bye-bye, and no-no) this last week to add to her already impressive six other words (uh- oh, mama, doggie, more, good job, and dada).
She wants to eat whatever we are eating and she wants to be in control --thus the pot of mashed potatoes she is finishing off by herself--quite a character.
She also has been exploring storing food for later. She has tried sticking it in her ears, on her head, as well as in the hole down behind where she sits. This is strawberry and cantaloupe.
This was crackers which aren't as sticky and thus don't stay put as well.
What a good feeling to have a college education behind you.
Aunt Mary's parents hosted a party in the grad's honor.
Dinner and cake included.
It is bitter sweet for us as they are now venturing off to new territory in Ohio. We are going to miss them, but wish them all the best.
Some other snap shots of her this past month. She did sprout a couple more teeth on the top and one more is cutting through on the bottom for a total of 7.
The day before was this season's first games. Joshua's was at 3:00 in the afternoon and somewhat tolerable outside. Samuel's was at 10:00 in the morning and too windy and cold to take any pictures (maybe next time).
She is still on her hands and knees most of the time. I read that some babies take a break from talking as they focus on walking and vice versa. It seems she is opting to communicate as she has learned four new words (please, all done, bye-bye, and no-no) this last week to add to her already impressive six other words (uh- oh, mama, doggie, more, good job, and dada).
She wants to eat whatever we are eating and she wants to be in control --thus the pot of mashed potatoes she is finishing off by herself--quite a character.
This was crackers which aren't as sticky and thus don't stay put as well.
Several birthdays:
and Alexa's.
A camp-out in which Zac was the cook for his patrol so he could earn his 1st class rank advancement.
Spring break fun with relatives from Northern ID.
Including a dog pile on Uncle Buck.
A trip to the Henry Dorling Zoo.
A trip to the science center.
A trip to the Gold Star Museum.
Last but not least, lots of different poses and expressions from the sweetest of the family.
