Coloring Eggs

Great thanks to Uncle Phil and Aunt Patti...they had us over for coloring eggs and dinner yesterday. Beau was sure he was too old for coloring eggs until he did it Aunt Patti's way. She gave them each their own carton 12 or more different color cups and stood back and watched. This was done outside, she isn't crazy...my kids will remember it forever and I was so thankful to check that obligation off the list. Beau and Luke spent at least an hour coloring eggs and Owen found it fascinating that there was try an egg under the shell. Anna enjoyed it too but was much more businesslike about it. All in all in was an A+ event.

Dressed for Easter

 Smiles all around,

trying to get all four is always fun,

they managed smiles

amidst the craziness.

 It's rare for me to be in front of the 

camera, but I want there to be some

of me with the kids when they are adults.

 They are getting older and life just keeps getting busier.

But I love Sundays when we get up early for Mass, and put what really matters first.

These are some fantastic children, and I am so blessed to be on this journey with Ben.

We aren't perfect, but He has risen, and in Him we can be forgiven.

Thank You Jesus!

Owen's Easter Smile

Two is so much work,

He tries me to my limits,

He pushes my buttons,

He makes me crazy,

Then he sleeps through Mass,

My arms are heavy,

But my heart is happy,

And when we get home,

This little boy hammed it up.

My baby is not going to be a baby for long.

Fruit trees Blooming

Plums, nectarines and peaches...we may not get fruit this year but I am sure enjoying the blossoms.

Hard At Work

Ben is always doing projects around the house, and wherever he is Owen is right there...underfoot, in the way, on top, on the ladder...right there. First he always has to find his tools. He usually tries to match Ben but sometimes he can't so his go to is his drill. He will make everyone look for it if he can't find it but usually he knows where it is. Ben loves having his shadow right beside him. I love having Owen somewhere other than under my feet or in my lap for an hour and he is really cute to watch. He works so hard doing everything just like his daddy, hopefully someday he is as smart and handy as his daddy.

Owen Zip Lining

Owen isn't afraid of anything.
Ben taught Owen to do this.

I had no knowledge of it until this evening.

It scared me to watch him the first few times he did it.

After the fourth or fifth time I realized he had it under control.

All the kids love the new toy in the yard.

http://youtu.be/Sv-e6WOOD7M This link will take you to the you tube video if the above video won't play.

Time with Pepere

Pepere has headed back to the great north, hopefully all the snow has melted. My kids have learned a lot having him and two great grandmothers still alive. They are so blessed to see an older generation, hear their stories, see how strong they are body and mind even though the are over 90. There was a time when Beau was unsure of old people because he really didn't know any, but now I saw him have a great conversation with Pepere and I saw the genuine interest he had and the awe of the knowledge he walked away with. My children have respect for their elders that many children never get to develop because they have never had the opportunity. I am so thankful for their great grandparents, and the love that extends between the generations. My children have greatly benefitted from that love.