vitamin ski

Tom took the boat out for the first time this season yesterday.  He went skiing and from the stories and the pics, had a great time!  He didn't have his camera with, but Mark sent these pics...

bag boy

Tomorrow,  Thomas goes back to the Dr. and, Lord willing, gets his cast off.  He's had it on for 5 weeks and we're all anxious for him to get it off!  Here are some pics of him in his bag...he wears it whenever he's outside or having a sponge bath.  My depleted source of bags tells of our frequent trips outside lately!  The final picture showcases some of his interesting little quirks as a boy....If the mood hits him and your toes are at the right level, he may just grab ahold and bite them!  

mr. fixit

The play microwave wasn't working, so I took it apart to try to fix it.  Wow, was this exciting to Thomas!  He stayed busy with the screwdriver for quite some time.  I think he looks like such a little boy in these pictures....

what hurts?

Ella asked the other day, "Momma...what hurts worse, the waiting part of having a baby or having the baby?" I explained that is a long time to wait so it's hard, but she jumped right back in... "No, what hurts worse, waiting or having the baby?"   

easter

Happy Easter!  Last night, Claire prayed.... "Thank you that tomorrow isn't just about candy and eggs, but that you were rosing up out of the grave!"  Need any of us say more?  

easter tea

The mother-daughter  tea was yesterday at church.  I took the plunge and was in charge of it this year!  I've hosted many tea parties in my years, but never for 130 people...this certainly provided a great learning opportunity:)!  It was a great tea though...lots of good food, girls in fancy dresses, & great friends. Couldn't have pulled it off without the help of many amazing teens and friends though...Thanks guys:)