Last week we didn't have a car so it was a different week for us. My car had gotten a bit of damage from a recent wind storm and it had to have some auto body work done on it. I was a bit worried how it would go but it was kind of nice. We didn't have the rush of the mornings to get some where and we my house stayed clean. We took lots of walks and did a deeper clean on several rooms.

Dad took Samantha out with him a couple of evenings for errands so she was able to get out of the house. He really spoiled her this week and she enjoyed the extra time with dad.

Blake is really doing so much right now. He has learned to blow so one evening I took him out in our front lawn where there are lots of dandelions. He started to try to blow them and then I chased him around. He loves to be chased and then tickled.

He is also starting to understand us. Samantha and I had something that had to go into the trash and he took it from us and put it in there for us. When I say that it's time to change his diaper he will head to the bedroom.

Our little guy also LOVES the phone. He picks up my phone all of the time and if he seems someone else's he will pick it up to. One day I "lost" my phone several times and I had to put it up very high so we wouldn't get to it.

He also really likes yogurt. If the refrigerator is open he will jump at the chance to grab a yogurt out of there and proceed to poke a hole into it so that he can eat it.

Samantha is really becoming a big helper around the house. I can ask her to do something for me and she can do it. She is also learning how to put her dishes in the sink when she's done, put her clothes in the hamper, etc. She loves to help fold the laundry and has learned how to fold the wash cloths.

We spent this weekend with friends. Friday night started off on a great foot with Tracy and Cheryl. Cheryl's parents, Bill and Gloria joined us and Gloria spent quite a bit of time reading books and playing with Samantha.

Sabbath we spent and afternoon with Alex, Maddie and their families. We also have a great time with them and Maddie's dad got out a little sprinkler for the kids to run through. They loved it!

Today Kathryn and her parents joined us for Cracker Barrel and then we went to see Thomas the Train. We got to see him up a close and Samantha was thrilled. She also loved the tattoo she got and that she got to play with the trains. It was a fun day!

Many of you already know the BIG news in our house is that we're moving to Kansas City, KS. We are thrilled for the opportunity to move closer to family and it's the only reason we jumped at this opportunity. The move will be extremely difficult in the fact that we will be moving so far away from friends (Samantha said that she will cry and I'm sure I will to), but we knew we were going to have to move somewhere. We don't have a timeline yet but we know the move will be soon. In the mean time we are trying to prepare for our move and spend as much time with friends as possible.


Random shots....






Our day with Thomas the Train...

Professional Pictures

We got the kids' pictures taken for their birthday's recently and we got one taken with them both for the first time...

Last week's pictures

Here are some pictures from last week...

Sabbath morning (with props)...

Last week we went to a church right down the street so that we could play on their playground. The kids had a blast!

Wow, how did I get so far behind?

We were to happy to have Grandma Linda and Grandpa Willy come to our house on Sabbath, April 4th. They got here in time for lunch and it was nice to spend time entire afternoon with them. We spent a lot of time outside!

Sunday we took them bowling. They didn’t’ actually bowl but they went along to watch Samantha bowl. We were happy that Alex came along with his family to.

We stayed busy throughout the week. On Monday we went to the mall and played at the playground. Tuesday we went to the Discovery Museum (lots of fun and lots of kids!). Wednesday was extra special for me because Grandma Linda watched the kids in the afternoon so that I could go out and shop all by myself--it was awesome. Thursday was a work day around the house and Friday we went to dad’s work for lunch. We were able to enjoy the weekend with a trip to the zoo and Imagination Station.

The kids really enjoyed spending time with the grandparents and of course, the grandparents got to spoil the grandchildren.

Friday, the 10th was Samantha’s birthday. As I mentioned previously, we went to Travis’ work and went out to lunch and then he got off work early so we opened presents and ate supper. I think she really enjoyed her day and she is thrilled to be three.

One day while the grandparents were here I sent Samantha to her room for time-out. Admittedly, I didn’t make her stay in there long and when I told her she could come out she said, “That was easy.” I guess it didn’t have the effect that I was hoping for that time:).

Blake is becoming Mr. Independent. He started to really walk on the 9th and hasn’t stopped. He gets around so well and even can start from the middle of the room. He is also all about feeding himself. I practically have to change him after each meal because he gets to dirty. I’ve started to give him silverware and he is starting to get the idea of it all. He also knows what he wants. He throws a little temper tantrum if he doesn’t get what he wants and makes it all quite known.

Samantha is back to asking lots of questions and being a great big sister. I’ve heard her several times trying to help Blake or convince him things are going to be okay. She is also able to count to 20 with little or no assistance and we are working on teaching her how to count to 30. It’s fun to see her count things without even thinking about it now.

I can tell Samantha has really grown lately. She has been eating more the before and all of her pants are all of a sudden almost to short. I've decided that we are to close to summer to get her any more though.

This past week the kids had doctor’s appointments, Blake for his 1 year and Samantha for her 3 year. Blake weighs 20.8 lbs and is 30 ½” long. This makes him in the 50% for his weight about 75% for his height. Samantha weighs 31 lbs and is 37 ½” tall. This also makes her in the 50% for her weight and is in the 80% for her height. Blake just got a Chicken Pox shot and Samantha had to have her blood drawn. The kids got a clean bill of health and we feel so blessed.

This past week was filled with playing, running errands and appointments, basically a lot of catching up on things around the house. We can’t wait to see what this coming week holds!

Random Shots...








At the Discovery Museum...

Samantha celebrating her birthday at Sabbath School...

Samantha celebrating at home...

Poor Blake couldn't make it through her birthday supper...