Happy Birthday Emma!!!

My dear college friend, Holly and my goddaughter, Emma paid us a much anticipated visit on Emma's birthday. The weather was beautiful and we all enjoyed playing outside. Blan was so thrilled to have his first overnight guest in his room that he had trouble keeping his head on his pillow - it was so much more interesting to just sit up and watch exhausted Emma sleep. Holly and I celebrated with lots of catching up and laughing, topped off with observing an exciting, late night, six car police chase through our neighborhood (a real hoot that Aaron had to remind us was really not that funny - "now get inside!"). We all enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes for birthday breakfast. It was a glorious time! Y'all come back soon!

It's been awhile.

To say we've been busy would be quite the understatement. I am already starting to look forward to the slower pace of summer. The latest remodeling project seems to be nearing the light at the end of a longer than expected tunnel. We hope to have it completed by April 1. So, we are looking forward to having some serious visitors soon!

Here are a few highlights from the last couple of months...

We joined Uncle Josh and Aunt Steele for a trip to The Greatest Show on Earth.

We all had a ball!

In awe.....

Blan made a very special Valentine's cake at school. It was quite tasty!

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day party at school. Nothing says love like getting your four year old all jacked up on pink cupcakes and lemonade.

Blan and his very best pal, Parker, taking a turn at the three legged race. It was actually pretty impressive!

We love some Seuss around here - we read it everyday. Blan dressed up as Yertle the Turtle for Dr. Seuss Day at school.