Lighter Than Air

I think the pictures pretty much tell the story. We had a glorious time flying kites this weekend. Julianna was in complete awe. It felt good to get out, run around, laugh and be a little silly.

April Firsts

First Trip to the Park!

First popsicle of the season!

First Kubota ride!

Our Lainey Grace

Momma's happy to have her home!

Tender and so very sweet!

Did You Ever Wonder?

Did you ever wonder why American news journalists use an foreign accent to pronounce (only) the names of certain Latin countries (like Brazil or Nicaragua or Cuba)? Yet, they never use an Irish accent when they say, "Fights broke out in Narthern Irelin today..."

OR

Yesterday I was walking through the mall when I saw a man talking loudly to himself. He was shaking his head and gritting his teeth. Apparently, he wasn't very happy. How crazy. What a weirdo that guy is walking in the mall talking to himself. Then I said, "Wait...who am I talking to?"

Laughable

Julianna keeps Chad and I laughing and our hearts warm. Often times we look at each other and ask, "What did she say?!" Here are some as of late:

• While grocery shopping an elderly lady came up to Julianna and asked, "How old are you?" Julianna responded, "Four." I looked at her and said, "Four?" "I'n kidn'. I'n two." she said trying to hold up two fingers. (Crack me up!)
• Later on the same trip, Julianna waved at an elderly gentleman. He didn't see her. She said, "Hi!" He didn't respond. We passed him and she yelled in a stern voice, "HEY, HEY I'n talking to you!" Nice. : )
• Often times I spell words I don't want Jules to hear right away like (ice cream, nap, park, grandma's house, trip, library, etc...) While I was talking to Chad on the phone the other day I said, "We are going on a little t-r-i-p." Julianna was busily playing across the room with her toys when I heard her say, "T-ah-i-p." I talked some more then spelled another word. Again, she tried to repeat the spelling. It was absolutely hilarious!
• When you have a toddler they tend to repeat words that you say quite frequently. I've learned that I say "Actually, Probably, & Sorry" a whole lot! ("Can I watch tv? Probwe not." OR "Who dat noise? It Ava actwee." OR "I dropped crayons Mom. Sahree.")
• She does a terrific impression of me talking on the cell phone, she even paces the room and shushes me.
• She's gotten darn good at harmonizing with Chad when he sings goodnight songs to her. He leaves her door open so I can hear down the hall. Precious.
• But, my favorite is when she is loving to Ava. She just adores her little sister and always has a kind word or gesture for her (sometimes it's a hyper/kind gesture but, always kind). She climbed onto the couch today while I was feeding her and said, "I tuggle wiff you an Ava. (Kisses Ava on the head) Ava is a berry sweet girl. You're berry sweet. I miss you. I love you Ava."

Our New Arrival!

I am pleased to announce our newest arrival

LAINEY GRACE

to Chad's sister, Nikki, and her husband Jamie

born on April 5, 2006

weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces

20 1/2 inches long

Lainey is a beautiful little cherub and we are

SO, SO happy to finally have her here

(even though, technically, she came early)

Lainey had some trouble adjusting to her

new environment. But, we are confident that

she is on a speedy road to recovery and should

be coming home with her mom and dad this week! : )

Yea!

Pictures to follow in a few days!

Happy Easter!

Pretty Purple Easter Egg

I like to call this expression, "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?"

Our Fabulous Foursome

Julianna, Grandma, Grandpa & Ava Grace

Grandpa & Ava are all smiles!

Happy Ava with Grandpa

Two Sweeties

Two Monkeys

Antaun, Kimberlee & Maddie

The Lovely Miss Madison

We had a great Easter Service & Dinner with Chad's family. It's hard to believe that last Easter we were announcing our second pregnancy. So much has happened in the last year. So many changes. So many blessings. We hope this Easter finds you in good health, with good friends, a loving family, and a thankful heart knowing that God came to earth in the form of a man named Jesus... who died on a cross to carry the sins of the world because only a perfect sacrifice would do...that he conquered the grave when he rose three days later...and that he promises Eternal Life to all those who simply put pride aside and accept Him as their Savior.