Greer For The Day

Ryan and I took the kids to Greer during the day of our anniversary. It was such a beautiful day, and the kids enjoyed visiting the ducks.

Spring Has Sprung

Yesterday was Nicholas' Spring Program. The kids recited poems, sang songs, square danced, and did the two step. It was so fun to see all the things he has been doing and learning in Mrs. Herring's Music class. Nicholas has music on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and almost every day he wakes up and asks, "Is it Tuesday or Thursday today?" We love Mrs. Herring. She makes school so much fun!

The Mighty Mighty Mud Cats

Tuesday, April 15th was Nicholas' t-ball debut! Nicholas proudly wears the #2 for the Mud Cats. He loves his uniform, loves his hat, loves his glove, and would wear them every game day, all day long, if I would let him. Nicholas is very intense on the field. Once the ball is hit, from no matter where he is standing in the outfield, he will take off running after it and jump, roll, dive, tackle, or whatever it takes to get it! We might need to work just a wee little bit on teamwork.

Here's Nicholas with two of his buddies, Parker Humpherys (left), and Joey Wood (right).

Perfect timing! My Grandma and Grandpa were passing through on their way to Texas the day of Nicholas' first t-ball game. He was so excited that they were here AND that they were going to go to his game. Now I know some of you are thinking, "Who in their right mind passes through St. Johns on their way to Texas from Oregon?" My answer... Fabulous Grandparents that love their grandkids. Pretty lucky huh?!

Kalua Pig Anyone?

My Dad, three of my five brothers, two nephews, and one niece, came to visit us the first weekend in April. And yes, we found one more great use for a backyard full of dirt... it's perfect for digging an umu to cook a pig, or in our case pig pieces. It was a lot of fun visiting and working and cooking together. This is one of those really fantastic moments in life that I am so thankful for!

Here's Nicholas after making s'mores with his cousins. How one little boy can get so dirty is still amazing to me!

Easter Fun

This year we spent Easter down in the valley at Jill's house. We had lots of fun coloring eggs, visiting family, and having our Easter picnic.

St. Patrick's Day

This is the leprechaun trap that Nicholas and Audrey made the night before St. Patrick's Day. While they didn't catch him this year, the leprechaun did take the "gold" (pennies) in and along the trail leading to the trap and replaced them with gold covered chocolate. They also ate green eggs and ham for breakfast. Audrey wasn't so sure of the green eggs, but after telling her to close her eyes, she decided she liked them Sam I am.

Fun in the Snow

This is what a sloped backyard full of dead weeds and dirt is good for on a snow day!

And so it starts...

I guess this is a good place to start. Our latest family photo that never made it into Christmas card form. Christmas was a blast. Ryan, Sarah, and I were able to celebrate Christmas '07 in our new home, which was fabulous. Where were Nicholas and Audrey you ask?! At their annual Christmas Eve sleepover at Grandma's house. Even with a new house of their own, no one was going to get them to give up that tradition! Nicholas assured me that Santa would find him at Grandma's house because he was going to take his stocking with him, and then he would call me to come over when it was time to see what Santa brought for him. I love that kid. Always thinking (hee hee hee).