We plan to go to our favorite beach spot for a week in September... after the baby and recovery. I thought I wouldn't want to go while very pregnant. BUT, the weather got warm and I was dying to visit the beach. We found a great place for a weekend getaway and my sweet husband obliged.
SJ made some friends at the beach. My spycam caught her convincing them to share their snacks with her. Hilarious, because this is so typical of SJ.
She was kind enough to share the booty with her sister.
Greg's sand pit, version 2012. (His first time digging a pit while wearing blue-blockers)
I didn't get any photos of the pools, but the place we stayed had several pools, including 2 fun kiddie pools and a mini water park. Our girls loved it.
(proof that I was there)
It was a great way to spend a long mother's day weekend.
When we got home Greg and girls made me a yummy dinner.
1st: Greg's big race... the half marathon on TRAILS! He ran a 9:45 minute mile... an amazing feat for those steep trails and that distance. Also, he improved his time significantly over the last 2 years he ran this. Amazing what being finished with his MBA does for allowing him to actually train! The girls were great cheerleaders.
Next: C's final soccer game of the season and pizza party. Clara got the award for the "most times a soccer ball got kicked into her belly." She is super proud of her trophy.
The rest of the team fought over who got to give coach Greg his plaque.
And last: a choir concert
We sang this song, which is ridiculous because we are all classical singers and really can't pull this stuff off. Not to mention that this is a scene from Sister Act and is a favorite with high school choirs. I have to say, I do love the song, though. Especially when Lauren Hill sings it. I love the lyrics... they describe my testimony and why I live my life the way I do...
Joyful, joyful, Lord we adore thee
God of Glory, Lord of Love
Melt the clouds of sin, sin and sadness Drive the dark of doubt away Drive it away Giver of immortal gladness Fill us Fill us with the light of day Light of day!
I'm not always the best at letting my kids (or my husband, for that matter) "help" in the kitchen. I like things done efficiently and my way! Today we had a great time in the kitchen together, so I wanted to record it. The girls helped me make lasagna and did a great job. They loved all of the different steps and layering and spreading things in the pan, and were so proud of the results.
SJ was so proud of herself for setting the table with these bunny plates. For the four of us, she set out about 10 plates, each with one quinoa croquette.
Here are some photos from our 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt/Brunch. The number of children has grown, significantly. The adults are now outnumbered by kids... yikes!
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Enjoying the spoils
Happy Easter!
I Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
C did great! She was right in there with all of the action (with a huge smile on her face) even though she is a year + younger than most of the kids on her team. We were so proud.
It has been a rough 3 months. I am at week 19 1/2 and am starting to have moments where I feel like myself.
1st: Came out of the constant fog of naseau long enough to notice the dirty/disorganized state of my house.
2nd: Walked past the cheetos at the grocery store and thought "Eww"- even though there have been several days in the past 3 months that snack foods like those were all I could force myself to eat.
3rd: Made dinner for my family AND ate an adult size portion.
Thanks to everyone who has offered help and support. We feel so blessed to be able to have baby #3 on the way! C is building beds in her room so "the newborn baby can sleep with me". "Mom, you can't take care of two babies, so you just take care of SJ and I'll take care of the newborn baby." Its really fun to have a child old enough to understand what is coming and get so excited!
SJ is so cute, these days. I'm not sure what it is... maybe that her chubby baby face is giving way to a face with little feminine features. Maybe that she is talking non-stop and is SO excited about everything she encounters in this world. I can't get enough of her, lately. Here are some of my favorite things that she says...
When she hears a loud noise: "That scaows mah eaows" (that scares my ears)
"I want anoder one banket" or "anoder one baby" or "anoder one one"
She loves carrying my old cabbage patch around and taking care of her.
"Shhhh... mom, my baby's sweeping"
"Baby's wake now!"
(with a very convincing sympathetic face) "Ohhhh, baby sad."
(holding baby on her lap) "Caywa (how she says her sister's name), wave hi to baby!"
Overheard, this morning:
C: "My tummy hurts because Mommy made me eat 3 cookies and 2 lollipops last night."
Greg: HAhahahha! That can't be true!
C: I tried to tell the truth but it wouldn't come out
(shouted from the other room)
SJ: "C! Stop whining! It hurts my ears!"
Also keeping us busy, today: Playing dress-up and making Valentines. SJ has 12 classmates and C 18... this makes for a lot of work!
