Pop Pop's Retirement Party

We went to Pop Pop's retirement party at his school this weekend.  

We have spent lots of time at Franke Park so it didn't seem right not to take some pictures in front of the school sign. 

Our sweet girls!

We joke that the girls think they own this place and this sums it up...Audrey sitting on Pop Pop's desk while playing with the emergency walkie talkie! 

 Caty teaches at Pop Pop's school so we got to spend time with her too!

 Hopefully this will be the last time these three are in a principals office!

The girls ate lots of yummy food!

Pop Pop gave a thank you speech and opened some gifts.  At the end Claire ran right up (in front of everyone) and gave him a big hug!

Cousin Lauren's visit

Cousin Lauren came to visit!  We talked her into staying all day! 

The girls love playing with her.

and cuddling too!

8 months

Our baby girl is 8 months old!  She is still the sweetest little baby!  She is always smiling and giggling!  She doesn't know a stranger and is quick to give anyone that talks to her a big smile (as long as mom or dad are in sight too).   She is still sleeping great and eating good too.  She has taken to baby food very well.  She has had peas, green beans, sweet potato, squash, bananas, apples and pears.  Peas are her least favorite but other than that she doesn't seem to have a preference.  She is sitting up, waving, rolling/scooting everywhere.  She ADORES her sisters!  Loves playing with her toys, being outside, and jumping in the jumparoo.  She has really discovered Bella this month and squeals with delight when she is near.  Of course Bella lets her pull on her and squeeze a little too tight!  She is a very "talkative" little girl (just what we need around here).  She has been saying Mama and Dada for awhile now but we are starting to think there is some meaning behind it!  If you ask Emmerson she can say just about everything.  She is sure every sound she makes is a word.  Her hair keeps getting longer, thicker, and crazier!  Not sure what we would do without this happy little bug!

This girl has some serious bed head when she wakes!

She can reach everything....making things much more difficult. 

She loves sitting and playing with her toys.  When you walk in the room you get a big smile!

She isn't crawling yet but she isn't staying in one place either...when you leave the room you never know where you will find her when you return.  

She has figured out how to pull each toy out of the bin and throw them.  She is very proud of herself when you catch her!

Even though we need NO more messes around here who could be mad at this sweet face?!? 

Spring Sing

The girls had their "Spring Sing" concert last week.  They were very excited about it and we heard LOTS of the songs at home weeks before the big night.  

Emmerson's class came out first and sang a couple songs.

Then Claire's class came out and sang too.

Audrey watched it all!

Then both classes sang together.

We had cookies and lemonade after the show.

The following is an attempt at a picture of Jack and the girls after the concert.

These three...

April FUN

Another month has come and gone around here.  We have finally been able to spend time outside which makes everyone happy.  These girls are getting so big so fast!  They are keeping us busy but we are loving every minute of it. 

Trying to keep up with your big sister is exhausting.  This little one is so tired by nap time I always find her in very interesting positions. 

The girls started gymnastics a few weeks ago.  Emmerson is glad to be back at it and Claire was SO excited to start.

They had their 3 and 5 year old well checks.  They LOVE to go to the doctor.  really...they love it!

Emmerson's school birthday crown.  (The day her Mom won mother of the year by forgetting to send her birthday treat)

We have been out walking a lot.  Poor Emmerson doesn't get a seat in the stroller unless I am "wearing" Audrey or Daddy is with us to push a second stroller. 

Big girl in the big stroller.

There are also many times I find myself wearing a 16 pound baby and pushing an empty stroller. 

We had lots of play dates with our favorite people!

Anna and Emmerson at Butler

A pizza dinner on the couch with the Baldwin girls!

and a fun night with the Hurshs.

When we are out with the Hurshs we draw a lot of attention....6 kids (5 or under).  

Thankfully these girls don't need anyone else around to have fun!

Trying out their new picnic table from Uncle Matt and the boys.

Ice cream in the tub! 

Just enjoying the beautiful weather with his littlest love.