Dedication

We had the kids both dedicated at church today. Lauren did a great job on stage...Andrew screamed the whole way through! We are so glad that Nana & Papa and Grandma & Grandpa could share this with us also. What a great Mother's Day!

Chocolate Painting

One rainy day last week we decided to try something new...painting with chocolate pudding. The kids both loved it...especially Andrew (as you can see below!)

We had a great time!

Andrew's Birthday : Take Two

We finally celebrated Andrew's birthday this past weekend with all of our family. It was very nice and everything turned out great! I love the cake that I made him...

Here is the birthday boy with his very own chocolate cupcake...
thanks to the Aunts, he enjoyed whipped cream on top!

Here is Andrew while enjoying his cake...

Andrew's Birthday!

It is hard to believe that one year ago Todd and I were in the hospital with our new baby boy! It has been so much fun to watch him grow and learn this year - he is so very different from Lauren. We are having the big "First Birthday" party with all of the family next weekend and did not really plan on doing anything for him today, but big sister was distraught with the idea of "no party!" So here are a few pictures with his "First Birthday Ice Cream ."

Happy Birthday, Andrew!

Warmer Weather and Walks

Today was a beautiful and sunny day. I would have enjoyed a little bit warmer weather, but I cannot complain ...especially since the next few days are supposed to bring storms! We all enjoyed a nice walk...Lauren even pulled Andrew in the wagon all around the subdivision. What a great day!

Double Trouble

Parents Night Out

I had forgotten how nice it is to get together with other adults and have a nice dinner. You know, one with no crying or food being thrown on the floor. What a great feeling to sit and eat a nice (hot) dinner and chat with other adults...and not about the Dora episode that we just watched together. It is amazing how quickly the babysitter meter adds up, but it was well worth a night of adult conversation and game playing...and not Chutes and Ladders!!