Heat Wave

Down the hill. . .

and back up the hill.

Poolside with the twins.

85 degrees means pool time in April - yippee!

8 week close-ups

Visit from Uncle Eric and Aunt Lesley!

These are the BEAUTIFUL sweaters Aunt Lesley knit for the twins.

Uncle Eric brought some state coins to add to Annika's collection.

A picture perfect evening at Tower Grove Park.

Tattooed hands!

Playdo fun!

We love Uncle Eric and Aunt Lesley!

Aunt Lesley is very gifted at multitasking! We've discovered that Samantha loves to be bounced in the bouncy seat.

A beautiful day at the Garden.

Uncle Eric's "tattoo parlor" was a big hit.

Lauren wants Aunt Lesley by her side at all times. . .

Like Father, Like Daughter

April Happenings

I think we may be watching too much American Idol. . .

Our goal is sleep so this is what we have resorted to overnight. . .

Annika and Lauren are reading to Audrey.

Only one crying. . .woo hoo!

We had kind of forgotten about our porch swing. It is now Lauren's favorite thing.

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

Annika and Lauren are getting lots of together time now that the twins are occupying lots of Mommy's time. This is one of their happier moments.

Scootin' down the hill!

Easter

Annika was SOOOO excited to wear her Easter dress. Here they are standing above the register to make their dresses poof out.

Checking out our haul of candy at the Garden Easter Egg Hunt. Lauren is still recovering from the trauma of meeting the Easter Bunny.

Joseph is deciding which piece of candy he is going to take while Lauren is distracted by the camera. Very sneaky, Joseph.

Having fun decorating eggs with Grandma.

Spring at the Garden

Olivia was so sweet. Samantha started crying so Olivia walked the rest of the way with a comforting hand in the stroller.

The girls were very excited to see the water running again.

Annika and Olivia running along the reflecting pool.

Joseph is about to get his head stuck. . .meanwhile Annika points out a turtle.

Fish food!

This branch is pretty unique - growing into the ground! This pic was taken shortly before we were reprimanded for climbing on Garden trees.

Care for some tea?

Thank God for Grandparents!