Follow the leader

Jasmine and Kaitlyn

Riding double

Caiden taking Spunky for a walk

Sunday Caiden came over to ride Jasmine with Auntie Kaitlyn. Sorry it's sideways for just a minute then turns. He is showing me his little tiny scratch from his cat Alex. Caiden wants to ride without a person walking in front but Jasmine won't move with a kid on her without an adult or Kaitlyn walking with. She walks real slow. But when Kaitlyn and Caiden were riding double she trotted and Caiden was giggling so hard and saying faster faster. This summer we will work on teaching him how to control the reins.

A day w/ the boys, T-Ball, and the baby shower

The boys were both here this week because Carl has gone back to work so Dominic is spending more time here with horsey grandma. It was so nice out Monday we never went in the house all day. Wednesday Dominic came with over to Amanda's while I painted and Caiden said he would share his toys and help babysit Dominic but wanted to know if he would have to change diapers. I told him I would do that and he was so glad. KIDS!
Caiden coming through a tunnel

Caiden is on a treasure hunt he drew a map and is following the clues.

The treasure is under the fort

Dominic looking out the mailbox of the fort

Dom watching Caiden draw the treasure map

Heres the map the X marks the spot.

Auntie Amanda asking for a kiss and Dominic sqealing.

Caiden and his guinea pig Pumbaa enjoying a day outside in Pumbaa's play yard.

Dominic

Kiwi enjoying the sun on the pillow with Amanda who is doing bed rest on a blanket in my back yard watching the boys play.

Riding double

Cinder barking at Kaitlyn to get off the ball before she gets hurt. She is very bossy to Kaitlyn if she thinks she might do something to get hurt. How will Kaitlyn know when things are dangerous after Cinder dies. Kiwi is just watching thinking that ball looks like fun. Cinder is always looking out for Kaitlyn. A little while ago I was playing and swatted Kaitlyn on the butt and she grabbed my arm and pulled me away barking at me and very upset that I would hurt her kid. She has had a couple of bad days lately but is hanging in there. We watched Marley and Me last night and all cried our eyes out in the end knowing we will have to go through it sooner or later. The cancer is growing but most of the time she is doing OK. She is tired but rests up during the day so she is ready for Kait when she gets home.

Kaitlyn

Tim's sister had a baby shower for Amanda for his side of the family and Dee, Mandy, Kaitlyn and I went.

Trying on Riley's little froggy hat from Kaitlyn

Coat rack from Aunt Dee

Riley's 1st John Deere outfit

Amanda, Mandy(Erik's girlfriend) & Kaitlyn

The cake

Tim's Grandma, Mom and Amanda

Riley's room

I spent the last couple days painting Riley's room I took pictures but for some reason when I emailed them they didn't turn out very clear so maybe Amanda can put better ones on. The theme is froggy's so under the window I painted a frog on the lily pad one jumping into the water, a turtle, and a couple bugs. Amanda bought fabric for the curtains that I will get to this week some time. THen is will be ready for Riley. Lots of clothes and a very cute froggy rug are already in there.

This a a tree with a sign that reads The Prince Sleeps Here. There is a little frog at the door and a snail going up the tree and a lady bug.

This is a sleeping frog on the moon at the head of the crib.

We added wallpaper border over the changing table.

Coat rack and measuring chart from Aunt Dee.

Crib bedding.

Crib

Sleeping frog again.

Pictures of April

The weather has been nice but it makes me work so much harder. I have been out trying to find all my flower beds and get them weeded and maintained. I am so sore when I come in at night. I know the rewards will be worth the work. I love the flowers when they are in bloom.

going for a ride.

waiting to go for a ride.

Dominic checking out his new work gloves he got in his Easter stuff.

Dominic getting a kiss from Kiwi while wearing his new cow gloves.

Caiden and his Easter basket.

Tim, Amanda and Caiden at Dee's

Love this weather

Well Caiden has grown into the bigger bike now. He can pedal forward but loves the brake. By next week he will be really good at steering, turning, pedaling and looking forward at the same time. Now he needs a bigger helmet because he has grown alot since last year.

Volleyball is over

Yesterday was Kaitlyn's volleyball tournament. They played 10 games (2 teams from each of the middle schools). They won 9 out of 10 games and I have to say those girls made some major improvements in their playing this season. They did a great job! Caiden thought he had to watch too many bally ball games yesterday. COngrats Kaitlyn