Three Little Pig Opera

Today Caedon's music class at school preformed "Three Little Pig Opera." Martin captured a small portion of it on video. Maddy missed her nap to attend. She actually did really well. She loved the music and sat still. She also shhhushed anyone who dared to make a comment. Everyone around us was giggling at her little finger pressed to her lips saying "sssssshhhh".

More Snow!

It just keeps on snowing. I can't say I am disappointed. The absence of yard work is a luxury I am appreciating right now. Last week brought a terrible respiratory illness my way with fever, chills and body aches like I have never experienced. I was bed ridden for a few days, but I have returned having great empathy for chronically ill people and thankful for my usual good health. The kids have been taking it easy also. We bought Maddy a blow-up bed for our next trip in May. It will be a year since our last trip and at that time she could easily fit in a pack-in-play. This time we decided she would be more comfortable in a blow- up bed. I used the little pump included in the package to try it out and Caedon added some finishing touches with pillows and his quilt. They look so snugly...

I am actually quite impressed. I did not expect it to be as roomy or as easy to deflate and pack back in it's little bag. Caedon wanted us to buy one for him, but his feet barely fit inside the little rim of the bed. He will have to settle for the big bed at the hotel. We will see if Maddy is as enthusiastic about her bed without her brother in it.

Anticipating Spring

The snow has melted in our yard and everybody is ready of Spring. Maddy wanted to go outside and try riding her bike with her flip-flops and new helmet. Caedon is still just as enthusiastic about skiing, but he had no problem leaving early to make it to baseball practice.

Old pictures

Sorry about the last entry. I tried to put a picture on directly from my phone. My modern technology skills need some work. I better stick with the photos on the computer. Hopefully todays photos will put a smile on your face. Here is one of Caedon when he was Maddy's age with his cousin Alan.

Here is a sweet picture of Yater as a puppy. Is that the cutest puppy face you have seen?

Here is a picture of Maddy being goofy in her "Tiaras make you taller" shirt...

Martin loves to take the kids to coffee, it is like a play date for stay at home dads.

Yate used to climb in the dishwasher, he is too big now.