Easter

Easter weekend was crazy busy. We had Patrick's birthday and Easter. Plus we had the wonderful new of Patrick's new job. YEA!!!!!!

We woke up and did Easter baskets, church, then brunch with friends, egg hunting and bed. Phew, what a wirlwind.
Here are Addison and Averly with their eggs at the end of the night. Addison had a few more eggs than Averly but just wait until next year!
Eggs!
Addison went to the nursery school during church and these are the eggs that he dyed.
Ma Ma and little lady in our Easter garb. We didn't have anyone to take pictures of the entire family. Oh well....
Our little bunny!
Our other little bunny!
Their baskets..
Da Da showing Addie their names on the basket.
Addie looking for what the easter bunny left.

Da Da's B-day Party

We had a party for Da Da's 35th (wow, are we really that old?!?) birthday. It was a fun time and I think the kiddos out partied the adults.

Luckily Jess stole my camera and took a bunch of shots otherwise we would have been picture less once again!
Jess and I.
The kiddos relaxing on the couch after baths with their milk.
Some of the birthday well wishers standing around.
Isla and the birthday boy.
The threesome in the bath. I can't wait to add Averly to the mix!
More relaxing time.
Addie broke into the cooler. We got this shot before we took it away from him. Parenting at its best.
Isla giving the jumpy a go.
Everly and Addie on the truck.
The kids really broke in the playgym. It was great!
Eating a little lunch.
Some more pictures of the crew.
Singing Happy Birthday.

This shot cracks me up. Dave is hard at work telling Isla to sit down so she doesn't fall. Yes, this is what our parties have become!
More happy birthday!

Easter Egg Hunt

We went to an Easter egg hunt at the rec center the day before Easter. Everly and Clare were there to help in the celebration.The 3 little ones!

Everly helped Addison carry his basket.
Getting the eggs!
A before shot.

Happy Birthday Da Da!

Da Da got a new wetsuit for his birthday. We gave it to him a few days early so he could have it in time to wear it on his birthday.

He was so excited.
Da Da and his little crew.
Helping Da Da admire it.
Telling Da Da what it is....
This is Addison bringing it to da da.

Happy 4 Months!

Is she not the cutest ever? I love her smiles and giggles. She is the happiest baby ever. All you have to do is look at her and she cracks up laughing.

Another First! 04-14-11

We started her on rice cereal and she has taken to it great. I have not heard one fuss out of her yet! Yesterday when I fed her she even started opening her mouth and reaching for it. I guess it's time to move on to some real baby food.

It has turned into a quite the messy ordeal so we do it right before bath every night. I can't keep her fist out of her mouth long enough to get the spoon in!

Toys! 04-13-11

We broke out the bouncer and of course Averly loved it! She likes to stand rather than sit when you are holding her so this gives her great standing freedom.

Addison is showing her how everything works. He has been great with her lately which is so nice because that wasn't always the case when the grandparents were in town. He is still giving her all his toys but now if she wants some attention and I am doing something I can ask him to go talk to her and he does. He will talk to her about her toys and sing her songs. If she is crying he says "she doesn't like her bed" or "she doesn't like her toy". I have also gotten "she wants her da da and she wants the radio louder". I think the last one is an attempt to get me to turn the radio up because our little rocker likes the music LOUD in the car.


She has also gotten great about holding toys and playing with them. Here are a few pictures.

I can't believe she is already getting big enough to do all of these things. In some ways it seems like it is way too soon but in other ways I couldn't wait for this day. I love it! I love watching her and Addison start to play together too. She loves her big brother and really watches him. He is usually jumping around like a maniac and I am sure she is taking notes!