Fun in the Sun

The month of May brings the heat but with the heat comes fun in the sun. The City of Henderson is the best. We have water parks to enjoy May thru September, and the kids love them. My dear friend Mandy and her two darling children came to visit for the day. I am so grateful for her visit. We haven't lived in the same place for quite some time, but have stayed quite close. I feel like the Lord has truly blessed me with the association of a kindred spirit, and it was so much fun to spend the day with her little family. Thanks to Steve for sharing them with us for the day. These are the pictures we took at the park.

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The Breakfast Picnic

Wednesday morning, 5/7/08, Dan and I were wakened by a bright flash of light. Elaina quickly told us in self-defense that it was time to get up because they, Elaina, Thomas and Nathan, had a surprise for us. When we came out of our room, we found them sitting just like this . They made us a breakfast picnic in the kitchen. While waiting for us, however, Pogi (Nathan) got a little hungry and then thirsty. This is the glass he lovingly offered to share with me.

Elaina loves surprises. Over the past couple of months she has periodically brought us breakfast in bed. The first time she brought me breakfast we had a trail of spilled milk from the kitchen to our bedroom. While grateful I felt it important to go over a few basic food rules. She is the master of ideas when it comes to the fruition of her surprises. So, after many attempts I think she has finally hit the home run! The breakfast picnic! Thanks Elaina you are so thoughtful and sweet-hearted. I love you!

Here it is!

I officially have a blog. Now what?

Day Two

I am so excited to have a blog, but now what? I have been so impressed with and inspired by my friends blogs, but now I don't know what to do with the free forum to express myself. The other bump in the road is that I can't get our camera to work. So no new pictures for a little while. Thank goodness for the tax rebate coming in the mail.

Anyway, these family pictures were taken at Christmas time. They are the most current pictures that I have. My cousin Tara Morris took them and she did an awesome job.

As for what we are up to: Dan is hard at work at Mills & Mills, and thanks to him I get to stay at home and take care of the kids. Elaina is finishing up preshool this week, Tommy and Nathan are continually inventing new ways to keep me on my toes, and Lucy is growing up too fast. I do have one question? Every mature parent tells you to enjoy your kids when they are young. But, when living in the midst of your kids being young you can't possibly figure out how to find the time or energy to enjoy them. Then, before you know it your baby is almost one year old. Is there anyway to gain experience so you know how to do it right, or at least better, before it happens??? Why does it have to be hindsight that is always clearer? Anyways, tonight I know that I am blessed indeed. Who knows what tomorrow brings but I think I will savor this feeling of gratitude for now.