oh boy its been a long time since blogging!

Hi Everyone-

I can't believe how long its been since I have blogged. I have been a bit shy when it comes to sharing on the Internet!

Joshua has turned one (March 16) we celebrated at my moms house. Grandpa Dave came to town to partake in the festivities. Its amazing how fast this past year goes. He has grown so much. He is oh so close to walking. He still gets around very quickly by crawling and 'cruzing' around the furniture. Sis keeps a good eye on Joshua and tells me when he goes places that he shouldn't.

birthday boy not to sure about his football cake (thank you Aunt Rachel for making his cake)

For the rest of the family we got the basketball court cake! It was a joint effort and it was pretty fun to do! I was inspired by "Ace of Cakes".

Kaitlynn has been doing great, she is a very busy 3 (almost 4 year old). Since she doesn't take naps we are usually outside doing something or baking or oh yeah cleaning/watching some PBS! She is still enjoying her dance class...she is having her first dance recital next Friday!! I don't know who is more excited me or her?!

We were doing a little puzzle time.
working on the birdhouse that Grandpa Dave sent after his visit.

Chadman is doing great he had come and gone from his two different training sessions in Alabama. He enjoyed a Tarheels game in Jan/Feb trip. I bet if you asked him, he would say that was a good highlight. This past trip he was gone during Easter. He met a nice guy whom invited him to his fathers church for Easter. He enjoyed a good Southern Baptist Easter service. He also enjoyed some good southern cooking including some oysters on the half shell.

Me well, I am sure glad that the weather is changing and we are heading outside more often! I just love looking out and seeing our flowers bloom. Every time we walk to the park I tell Kaitlynn to look for new flowers blooming! We were lucky one day and pick up an Iris bud that was knocked off the stem. We took it home and put it in water and it bloomed! What a treat! I am so blessed to be able to stay home with the kids. I love being home with them and being a part of their lives for most of their ah~ha moments!

(some of our nap time entertainment...painting on the windows)

I think that Kaitlynn and Joshua will be giving me a run for my money this summer! With Joshua learning to walk and Kaitlynn thinking she is almost 13! I will be all over the map. So if you see me and I don't look you in the eye because I have to keep my eyes on the kids don't be offended!! ;-)

Easter Sunday

Kaitlynn is scheduled to take swim lesion's after she turns 4, so Joshua and I will be hangin' out together in the kiddy pool. Some coveted one on one time! I hope to be able to see some of our Boise friends at the pool during toddler time!

A trip to Bruneau sand dunes over spring break. Joshua wasn't to sure about the sand! Kaitlynn and John and McKenzie were buried to the necks!




our new dinnertime entertainment...Kaitlynn eating with Chopsticks! She eats her veggies and in record time!