Catch up

So, I am awful at the blog thing and it's time to catch up.

Easter came and went pretty quick.

We didn't even get to egg decorating til Easter day.


The kids obviously don't care.



We've been to two funerals since I last posted. My great grandma and my grandpa's sister. In both cases it was alittle sad to know they'd gone, but it was better for both of them. My great grandma was almost 95 ( I'm actually due right around her birthday) and my great aunt had Alzhiemer's(?) for the last few years.

Liam graduated from Head Start.



He's not into singing in public, but he belts out songs at home. Everything from 'We All Sing with the Same Voice' to 'Happy Birthday' to the ABC song (always missing the m or n) to 'My Eternal Family'. I love to hear him singing primary songs, because he will not sing IN primary. Liam's Head Start teacher actually told me her only concern with him going to Kindergarten is that he's too quiet! I don't see that side much, he must bottle up all his noise to unleash at home.

Liam also started t-ball. He's turning into a little slugger.


I had the best Mother's Day of my mothering career. I usually really don't like that day, but it turned out great. When we came home from church, I hadn't planned anything for dinner, so I made waffles, bacon, eggs and hashbrowns and it all tasted so good! (I'm kind of at a point where nothing sounds good to eat) Liam made a present for me in Head Start, a giraffe recipe holder, the kids made handprint lilies in primary, which turned out so cute and Ryan remembered ;) and got me new flip flops and some chairs for our front porch so I can look out and see this...

Yes, we have beautiful, lush, green grass. I LOVE it! It makes our house just that much cuter.
The only problem is that cute little girl in the doorway + the porch stairs + that little red trike. I wish I had a picture to share, but the sum of all that isn't very pretty. Tessa rode off the stairs on the trike twice in one week, and as luck would have it, landed on the same side of her forehead. She is such a tomboy, she's fearless.

Anyway, we are just enjoying a lazy summertime and counting down the family birthdays til our new baby arrives!

Prom

The biggest thing going on around here was my sister's prom last week, so here's a few pics.

She won Dutchess!

Airamee & Tessa


Liam & Tessa dancing

Here are some other just-because pictures.

Even though Tessa and Liam are over 3 years apart, they are really playing together now. It is so nice! Liam helps take care of Tessa however he can, like trying to put her shoe on when she loses it. And Tessa is always thinking of Liam first, if I give her a snack or anything, she always goes and gives it to Liam and then comes back for herself. They love each other so much!

Here's a quick update on us. Tessa is almost 18 months, I can't believe it's been that long, but sometimes I can't believe she's only that young. She is finally starting to get some words out, but she yaks all the time. Tessa especially loves to talk on the phone. Liam will be out of school soon, but we have Kindergarten registration next week and T-ball starts the end of the month. He is so smart and loves letters. I am keeping busy with the kids, the house, Primary and working 2 days a week. I can't believe I am over halfway through my pregnancy! We are so excited for our new addition, Liam says it's a brother, I hope he isn't too disappointed if it isn't. Ryan is keeping very busy, thankfully. He is also getting everything ready to take his Journeyman test again, it's so stressful! I guess at least he can relax on the ATV we just got. Liam and Tessa love it, too. The helmet we have drowns Tessa, but she doesn't care as long as she gets a ride!

Happy Easter all!

All is well

Ok, so it's been a while, I know. We just don't have really exciting things going on right now, but mostly I just haven't been taking pictures. But we did go out yesterday and take a few because our last family picture is from March of last year, and we need one for our Primary board (which we are mad-dashing putting together since it's ward conference this Sunday). So, here are some random pictures.

Liam with his Valentine loot from Head Start

Liam and his friend playing with 'girl toys' in Tessa's room

Trying to get them to look at the camera and smile

I love trying to take pictures!!!