Hello Again!

I was pleased to realize it hadn't been that long since my last blog post.  I know, it's still been a while.  Well, we've been busy with home improvement projects (more on that later), trying not to float away from all the rain, and just generally living life.

Recent news around here:  Mikaela lost her first tooth yesterday, June 3rd.  Graemma made her a tooth fairy pillow a year or so ago, and we finally got to use it.  Mikaela put her took in the pillow pocket and went to bed.  During the night, the Tooth Fairy came to leave a quarter and take the tooth.  She even left a little note congratulating Mikaela's first tooth lost.  And then when morning came, Mikaela found her quarter... and the tooth still in the pocket.  I guess the Tooth Fairy kind of forgot the whole concept of her job.  Oh well, better luck next time.

Funny thing Nicholas said:

"Dad!  I saw a truck!"*
"Really?  What color was it?"
"Big!"

*Yes, Nick says full sentences.  No, they aren't always 100% clear.  We still don't always know what he's saying.

And now for pictures:

Mike's recent painting

a painting date

first swim party of the summer - at an indoor pool due to weather

doing a puzzle at a baby shower

Happy Memorial Day!

Who needs toys when you've got a brother and a box on wheels?

At least they play together well

He wanted me to take his picture and then he did this...

Meeting Baby Nicole Burns.  My kids look huge!

Daddy Day

Working at Lowes