What We've Been Up To....

Lots! Seems like life is never dull, not even for a moment!! We have been enjoying having Tony home. We sure missed him and were so glad to have him home! I learned lots about myself while he was gone, but mostly I learned that I do not like single parenting and that if he does have to travel again, I know I can do it. We just hope he doesn't have to leave us again. We were able to meet up with Tony in between his weeks in Des Moines. He drove to Omaha, and we met there. The girls enjoyed some daddy time and I got to drop some baby stuff off to be consigned (made over $200). Tony came home Friday a week ago, and we have been on the go since. He arrived home and a few hours later, the Welsh clan from Pocatello Idaho came in for a visit. We had Ella and Madeline baptized! Yes, we FINALLY got to meet Madeline and boy did we ever have fun visiting with each other and allowing the kids to run rampat in the house. They had a great time as well!

Having Ella and Madeline baptized together was very special for us! We miss Kevin and Jenny and their family so much and really wish they lived closer. The kids had lots of fun playing together and just picked up right where they left off in September when they came to visit after Ella was born. Madeline is super cute, and oh so petite. She is smaller than Ella. Madeline warmed up to the girls and to us rather quickly, much to all of our surprise. She is walking and doing so well. Still having some sleep issues, but she will come around.

Having the kids together was both loud, chaotic and oh so much fun. They played exceptionally well together. They enjoyed walks outside, flying kites on a windy day, playing in the backyard on the swingset and in the sand box...and being loud! Kevin, Jenny and the crew left early Wednesday morning and made it home in record time despite not feeling well. We are anxiously looking forward to the next adventure together in July when we all head back to my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylavania for a family reunion!

Leo got this tool bench while he was in Nebraska. Not sure I ever saw HIM play with it. Olivia and Madeline sure enjoyed it though!!!