Spring Fever!!!

Looking back into early March, I think, we were able to finally hit the park for several days in a row. These two love the swings, and if I were willing to stand and push them the entire time we're there, they'd be content. However, that said, they also live for the slides. Miles follows Grace on up to the twisty slides, the tube slides, the roller slides... and I follow along to make sure he doesn't just jump down it. When the weather improves every spring, we migrate outdoors. The neighbors know where to find us on most days, and feel comfortable strolling on over, which is great. We have a great neighborhood with lots of kids, lots to do, and good friends. I think that perhaps Grace's favorite outdoor activity is bike riding, especially when Daddy runs with her. They go all over town, miles in a single trip, with those little legs. I think that was the best part of him being home for such a long time... both of them got to spend time with Bryan that is usually crammed into a weekend or evening. It may have been long and stressful for us, but two little people had a great time with Daddy home. = )

Tool Man

Displaying both a recent hand-me-down tool-bench from his cousins and his super cool suspenders like Grandpa wears, Miles is quite excited to show everyone his "CHEESE" face. My sisters have been fabulous when it comes to sharing clothes, toys, etc. for Miles from all 6 of the boys between them. It's been great and Miles, and Grace as well, get a kick out of anything new! (to them = P ) Some things we've bought so they don't have to worry about getting a whole tote of clothes back, and some I plan to sell and just allocate the money back to them. The perfect setup, I think. I thought that Grace was quite the ham, but this one, he's something else. Well known for walking up to unsuspecting friends, a few months younger than he, and following this routine: petting their hair nicely, whopping them on the head, stepping back with a smile and wave, and then saying "Hi". Thank goodness this seems to be passing, for the most part. When it comes to he and Grace, not so much. They play wonderfully together, and then fight over everything. We spent days refereeing because of the flipping wrench and bolt with that tool-bench. Even though Sir Miles couldn't do it himself, he still had an absolute meltdown if Grace tried to do it. And that stinking screwdriver that he kept sticking in his ear...

Miles' Big boy Room

Just a little catch up from the spring.! ; )

And we're back!!!

Alright, so I know that I have slacked and took a long hiatus, but I think I'm back on track. Taking full advantage of the current situation, we headed for the zoo this last Friday. It was a beautiful 55 degree day and Grace was thrilled. We didn't tell her where we were headed until she started to complain that she was ready to go home. Miles loved getting out to look at the animals, which were quite active and entertaining! He walked quite a bit of it and really enjoyed the indoor exhibits, being up close and personal. The turtles were a hit, and he was determined to try the door to the boa- constrictor's enclosure. Grace was excited by the bears and lions, but was all about going from one thing to the next in excitement. We finished off the trip with a picnic, mind you, in the back of the van since everything was wet. Hey, we all fit nicely and left he door open. (The back row of seats are out for Foster's comfort, so it was quite roomy). Hopefully the coming spring has found everyone well. Our computer room isn't quite as chilly anymore, making this blog a bit more appealing, and we will join the rest of the world with DSL this week, making posting pics quicker as well. The kids have grown significantly since December, mainly Miles of course when it comes to stature. Grace, though, is impressing us daily by counting to 100 and constantly trying to sound out words, followed by "How do I spell...". Each day is bringing us new challenges and excitement with them, and we just keep hoping for things in our lives to start falling into place.