Beaver's Bend

For the past ten years, several families from our church have all gone out to Beaver's Bend for a weekend in March.  We didn't know about it in time the first year we were at the church and last year we have a 4-day-old baby.  Not really the best time to go camping.  So this year we decided to go and see what it was all about.  The kids enjoyed being outside and we had some nice family time.

He loved to slide.

He'll make anything a push toy.

 The next few pictures are various views from our cabin which overlooked the river.

Saturday evening rain storm

puddle jumping

kids leading Sunday morning worship

Sunday morning church

after the train ride

riding with the the Brewer boys

Sunday Morning Worship

group photo

Birthday Boy

On Saturday, March 15th, we had a simple party to celebrate Nicholas' first birthday.  The rain dampened outdoor activities for bigger kids (and adults) but I think everyone still had fun.  Nicholas wasn't really that into the cake, but he did try some.  His actually birthday is tomorrow (3/18) and will have his one year check-up on Wednesday.  I'll post stats and 12 Month stuff after that.

He loves Legos.

with his best pal, Benjamin

William joined the fun.

comparing drinks with Jayme

with Graempa

What is this you gave me, Mommy?

I better taste just a little bit.

Yeah, okay.  I've had better.

This was Mikaela's favorite part - "helping" Nicholas open his presents.  She "helped" him play with them, too.

Step in Time

Since February 10th, Nicholas has taken no more than 2 steps.  Today he took 5.  Here's a video:

And another:

And some fun photos of Nicholas eating pasta the other night for dinner.  Yum!