Nash's First Birthday

Kids from church, kids from the neighborhood, kids that belong to me...all staring with envy at Nash and the cake just for him.

As family tradition dictates Nash got his own cake to dig in to. At first, he wasn't sure it was ok, but once he figured out it was he got right in there and really enjoyed himself. The rest of the kids got yummy cupcakes...also made by Nash's talented mother.

Nash's First Haircut

I borrowed some hair scissors from the neighbor, practiced on Emma & Dedan, sat on the kitchen floor with Nash on my lap and gave him his first haircut. It wasn't as easy as it sounds, but he looks good! Maybe he won't get so many people asking if he's a boy or a girl. Now they'll just ask why his skin is so orange...it's all the carrots and sweet potatoes! We make him eat the green veggies that he doesn't like, too. Honest!

Dedan lost his first tooth!

Before church this morning Dedan asked Dad to check out his loose tooth, and it was so ready the baby tooth popped right out.

Dedan was very pleased that it didn't hurt and feels like such a big kid now!

Easter Lula

A few days before Easter, and after months of debate and searching for just the right one, we surprised the kids with a puppy. Her name is Lula and she is part Jack Russell, part Lab. Both her parents are full bred, papered dogs who were meant to be bred - but with other dogs of the same breed. Their owners didn't think they "could" because of their size difference- guess what?! Their "OOPS!" is our gain. She is a great puppy. She loves everyone....so maybe not a guard dog. The kids have been great in taking responsibility, but then again we haven't even had her a week.

This is how you'll find Dedan most of the time at my house.
Way cute picture of Nash and one of his many funny faces.

Camp Getaway

Rachel & I got a girls' weekend while my mom watched my kids. Camp Getaway http://www.campgetaway.com was in the Big Bear Mountains. We slept in cabins, ate the yummiest camp food ever, tried desperately to win the scavenger hunt with our great roommates Patti & Jenny (but didn't), each had a full body massage, took a GREAT class on photography, hiked, scrapped, celebrated St. Patty's Day, and relaxed!!! Like they said, "No cooking. No cleaning. No kids. Just relax." That we did! After St. Patrick's Day feast we retired to the cabin for us scrappers and had fun reminiscing!