Tulips

Last weekend we went with our friends up to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It was unbelievably beautiful. There are literally hundreds of acres of blooming tulips. It was breathtaking.

Uncle Colin and Baseball

Two weekends ago Tony's brother Colin came to town. He was only here for a minute but it was so nice to see him. It reminded us how homesick we are to be by family. Uncle Colin brought us all UNC stuff (picture to come) and an absolutely beautiful hand made pie dish for me. He also took us out for a delicious breakfast. We are so lucky and feel very loved. Here are a few pictures with Uncle Colin:

Baseball season is in full swing and Jonah this year is such a big hitter. He is doing awesome and loves it. It has been so fun to see how much he has progressed over the past year. At the last game Jonah hit a double. It was so exciting we are so proud of him.

Baby Group

Twice a month a group of us get together and have a play date. Our babies obviously can't play yet but we sit around and chat and eat really good food. So far there are eight of us. I love these women and their babies. Seven of us have a baby with Down Syndrome. Our babies all range in age. Sarah being the oldest and Emma being the newest. We share ideas, goals, and worries. It is such a great support group. It is so fun to get together and compare notes and see the babies at their different stages. I cannot explain in words to you how wonderful these women and their babies are. I feel so honored to be around them. They are truly amazing and teach me so much. Even though we are all at different places and have different lifestyles we are all the same. We all share a bond that will last forever. These beautiful little babies. I couldn't feel more in heaven when I am in the room with all eight of them. They are all angels.


Belle (screaming about the ears), Jacob 11 months, Sarah 21 months, Evan

Tommy 10 months and Evan 7 months

Rachael 6 months (no extra chromosome) Maddie 5 months

Emma our newest little angel 2 months

Easter

Aside from the rain, yesterday was really nice. We told the boys they had to wait to find their baskets and eggs until Tony got home from his early morning meetings. They thought we were torturing them. I think they forgave us when they saw what Mr. E.B. at brought them. They were on a sugar high ALL day. I didn't think I was going to make it through church with my sanity. After church we went over to some friends house and had a delicious dinner with lots of gabbing and laughs. It was a lovely day. Easter candy is my very favorite candy the whole year. I love love love robin eggs and Reese's eggs. I didn't think I would be able to resist but I did it! I am still sugar/sweets free. 3 whole months. I can't wait until my birthday to have some junk.

The anticipation!!!!

Love from the Easter Bunny

Singing, Playing, Butterflies, and Hoops

The week before Spring Break the 1st and 2nd graders had a little program. It was songs and music about countries around the world. It was great. I wish I could have gotten some on video especially the penguin song. Just imagine all these little kiddos bobbing there heads, wobbling to and fro singing about penguins. It was adorable. Jonah had two speaking parts and did them so good. He was loud and clear and very very brave. I am so proud of him. Not the best picture but at least we have one.

Spring Break was great last week. We had lots of fun with lots of friends. Our really awesome friend Alain came over and put the basketball hoop up. (I do realize that it was a Christmas gift and it is just barely getting up) In my defense I have to say that the part I got so frustrated with and gave up on, he also had a hard time with and eventually had to drill the holes larger to make it all work. We can't thank him enough. The weather was mostly great the whole break and we spent many hours outside shooting hoops. Tony took Friday off and we went to the Pacific Science Center and also watched an Underwater IMAX film which was great. We learned more than we ever wanted to about our genes and DNA. I learned that I am in the minority. Yes, me with my blue eyes, freckles, widows peak, and detached earlobes. Very interesting huh? I always have liked to be different and it turns out I truly am. Who would have known? Then we came home and went out to dinner with friends at our new very favorite burger place Teddy's. Afterwards, my girlfriend and I ditched the men and kids and went out shopping. It was so nice not to be hauling around anyone with us. In the end it was a great Spring Break.

The boys at the Pacific Science Center. One of our favorite butterflies from the butterfly house.

This is how I felt half way through the day. Isn't she sweet?