Hoppy Easter!

This Easter was pretty quiet. But this was the first year that Sam was really excited about the Easter bunny coming and leaving candy! He found two eggs by his bedroom door when he woke up and I think at first that he thought that was all the Easter bunny left. Then I suggested we go look for his basket. He looked under beds and in closets and finally found it in the shower. And so the bathroom floor is where he went through everything! Jacob woke up not much longer after Sam and found his pretty quickly in Ben's clothes basket. Ben of course had no idea of what was going on, but he did really like one of the new toys that was in his basket. Andy had to work, but the rest of us went to church in the morning. Jacob visited with his other grand-parents and Sam, Ben and I went to visit with my grand-parents. Hope everyone had a nice Easter! More pictures here!

You Have Been Selected!

Andy received a letter in the mail today that he has been waiting a few months for now. It is a letter from Oakland Community College stating that he has been selected for admission for the Associate Degree Nursing Program, that starts this Fall. Over the past year he has been working on his pre-requisites and applied for the program in December. Over 700 students applied with only 250 open spaces. Andy has acquired a straight 4.0 since going back to school and has been working very hard with all his classes. His determination, commitment, long hours and hard work paid off with being accepted on the first try! His plan is to graduate with an associates degree in nursing in the Spring of 2010 and begin his new career. (And probably go onto more schooling too... he really is determined to go far with his career!)

CONGRATS ANDY - I am so proud of you!!!

New Camera

I got a new camera today!!! I have waiting some time for a new one and finaaly found one that seemed easy enough to use as a day to day camera (and one that Andy could handle!), but that also had some realy nice features for the photo shoots I like to do of the kids. so, soon I should have some even more realy nice pictures to share!!!

Canon Poweshot S5 IS

Lily's 2nd Birthday!

Today we celebrated Lily's 2nd birthday. She had a Strawberry Shortcake party (funny, I think I had one of those about 30 years ago!). Lily and Sam had a ton of fun chasing each other with balloons. We had pizza for lunch and a delicious ice cream cake. Lily got a ton of clothes as presents and of course some toys too! Hope you had an excellent birthday Lily! There are more pictures here.