Easter and such...

We had the greatest Easter! Our little Ashley's 1st! We were joking around that it was kind of overlooked that it was her first... 3rd child... they just need to learn it all as we go! My mom, dad and brother Douglas are all 3rd's, Ashley is in good company!

We had a wonderful day with Scott's family on the Saturday of Easter weekend. And then Easter Sunday - down in Clifton with my Mom's side of the family. The kids hunted so many eggs and gathered so much candy this weekend! Totally blowing Halloween out of the water! And I have been eating way too much of it!

We are really enjoying the nicer weather! Spring has sprung! We have been outside and loving it! We cleaned the porch out and now it is cleaner than it ever has been! So that feels great! We blew bubbles for the first time- and Ashley loves them (of course!). Zachary is having fun blowing them himself! Such a big boy!

We went to a park about a week or so ago. Our first trip to a park this year. We went to what we call "the fishy park". Zachary had so much fun! He was saying "woo hoo" "fun!". So adorable! He is saying so much now! It really is just happening! He is 25 months and the words are just forming! I now remember that this time between 2 and 3- so much happens! Baby to boys!

Jenna is going to be 5 soon! I hate it! But am so proud of my beautiful girl. She had her dance recital on March 20. She did so wonderful! She is so sweet! And has been loving being outside without a jacket. She is so particular- jackets, shirts... clothing especially has to be her way! No buttons on the jammies! Ugg! She only has a month and a half left of pre-school. It has been so wonderful. She has made great friends and has learned a lot! She has become so "miss independent"- which hasn't been a good thing. She has been taking off on her bike, going to the neighbors- without asking. And at the zoo the other day- I was having to look for her most of the time... just another challenge for me! But she is the smartest and most loving daughter and sister- I guess I can forgive her. Even when "this is the worst day ever!"- Jenna.

Ashley- our sweet baby! She is 6 1/2 months old. Has mastered eating cereal and 1st foods. And has been sleeping through the night! She sits on the floor and plays and plays. And really has been just becoming a little girl. She is the sweetest thing. Just smiles at everything, and tucks into your shoulder so sweetly when she is being bashful. She is a pro at rolling from tummy to back, and curls up pretty good to grab her feet- maybe will be rolling from back to belly soon... maybe. She was so sweet on Easter. I got a great picture of her with my grandparents. And she was just the sweetest holding eggs. My baby.

Now I just need to get to planning Jenna and Zachary's birthday party. It is in a couple of weeks. Hoping for good weather! And getting the paperwork together for Jenna's kindergarten registration... I'm in total denial about that!

Some more recent pictures in no particular order...


My Irish babies on St. Patrick's Day.


Our sweet girl- Just turned 6 months old the day before.


Sydney's birthday pool party- so much fun! Zachary loved to "fly!"



Uncle Brian with our newest family member- Deeds!



Ashley in her end of winter first of Spring Bonnet.


Jenna's stitches- just before they came out. Poor girl! But she has been a trooper!


Zachary feeding Ashley- super sweet!


Jenna feeding Ashley- such great helpers!


My girls in their hats that our friend Shelly made! (Ashley looks like a beast!)



Zachary learning to drive! Look out!