New Neighbors!

Grandpa and Grandma are our new neighbors! They moved here from Chicago last weekend, and we are excited to have them so close! Their neighborhood is next to our's, and they have a POOL! Also, Aunt Helen and Uncle David will be about 40 minutes from us as of next weekend! All this on top of Nana and Papa living 35 minutes away! It's so wonderful to have all of this family so close by! Lots of fun times ahead...

Family Walks

We have been absolutely LOVING this nice weather! Sunshine, daffodils poking their heads up, warm air, and open windows sure lift my spirits! We have been enjoying taking walks after dinner for the last few nights. Ian busies himself by collecting pieces of nature for his "treasure chest" (the basket underneath the stroller), and races ahead to the next mailbox where he waits for us. Anything to burn off the energy! Last night as we were rounding the corner approaching our house, he said to Daddy, "Last one home is a broken egg!" The babies can now stay awake through a walk, and seem to like breathing the fresh air. Unfortunately, the forecast is calling for cooler temperatures, but I can see the spring light at the end of the end of this winter tunnel!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Ian made this festive hat at school today.

Stephanie came over today to help us out. What a beautiful day!

Rock Star!

Ian said, "Mommy, Garrett's hair is sticking up like a rock star!"

Tooth #2

Brennan's second tooth (bottom left) poked through yesterday!

The Wheels on the Bus

Last week, Ian got to go on his FIRST bus ride for his FIRST field trip! They went to a local pizza place, got a tour of the kitchen, and practiced dough techniques. The morning ended with a pop, a slice of pizza, and a cookie... all before 11 a.m.! Papa went as a chaperone, and humored Mommy by taking some pictures. They had a great time, and the report was that the bus ride was the main attraction!

They Might Be Giants

On our way to visit Nana and Papa today, we were having a conversation about trains, which led to talking about Kiddieland, which led to talking about the zoo, which led to talking about giants, which led to talking about God and Jesus. I'm sure it seems very logical in the mind of a 4-year-old.

Mommy: "I've never actually seen a giant before. Have you?"
Ian: "There are only two giants in this world. Do you know who they are?"
Mommy: "No. Who?"
Ian: "God and Jesus. But, they are friendly giants who love us very much. They would never hit us in the face or anything."
Mommy: "You're right. They do love us very much."

Ian went on to explain to Garrett and Brennan about God and Jesus. "They are giants, but they don't live on Earth. They live up in the sky and can see everything... even Chicago and Florida! We can't see them, but they're there, and they love us."