photos by Aunt Heather

Here are some photos of Henry that Mike's sister Heather took on Easter

Too bad he wasn't in a better mood. But we still got some good ones. Thanks Heather.

Happy Birthday Mike!

Mike turned 34 this year. And he is finally feeling old. I think it's because we have left the "student phase" of life. As long as we were students we felt young. But it is a phase we are glad to be moving past. Now we have the adventures of home-ownership to look forward to. Starting with our yard and new grill which Mike got for his birthday.

Mike is such a wonderful husband and father. He does so much for us. He tries so hard to serve each of us and make us happy. You're the best Mike, I love you.

we got grass!!!

piles of top soil which Mike distributed on his birthday.

We put the front yard sod in the evening it was delivered with the help of two neighbors.

The boys helped rake out the top soil in the back.

Then we put the back yard sod in the next morning.

I did a stop action slide show of it below.

We are so happy we have grass.

We can't wait to play on it in two weeks!!!

2 months

handsome baby Henry

(photo by Andrew)

Henry is two months old now. I wish it meant he is sleeping through the night, but it doesn't. However he is smiling and cooing and laughing and we love it. Of course the boys have made it a competition who can make him smile more.

Henry is growing faster than any of the other children. He is already 12 lbs. 3 oz. (75 percentile- the others were more like 25, 10 or 3!!!) He still wants to be held most of the time but is getting better at laying down now that he will look around and take in his environment. He definitely is happier at home. (probably because we rarely go out)

It's so exciting to watch our baby grow together.

Easter

Ethan got this kite.

Claire enjoying her loot.

Henry's feet, just because.

No photos of Andrew- but he enjoyed his candy and prizes as much as the other two. He got a baseball bat in preparation for baseball season this spring.

This Easter meant more to me this year in light of losing my best friend, Britney. I have gained a testimony of the Resurrection that I never had before. I know that we will all have perfect bodies again someday. And it will be glorious.

April

the months are slipping by, but here are some shots of April

Claire is being a bird in a nest (aka the boppy)

The very talented Hannah made this hat and shoes.

The shirt reads "Cry Loud, Rock Hard"

so appropriate right?

ahhhh, sweet sleeping baby