Give Me More!

Zach LOVES eating!  The first time we fed him, he was gobbling it down.  He loves it so much that last month he went on a nursing strike (nightmare) so we had to shut him down with solids for a while.  But when he sees that cereal coming out, his hands start shaking and a huge smile overtakes him. 

Away in a Manger

I know it's not Christmas, but Karis' favorite song is "Away in A Manger"  When we have "Mommy-Karis Time" she wants to sing and do actions to that song.  She is at such an adorable stage right now.

"I want Grandpa and Grandma Houge to come back" --Elli

I was informed today that Grandpa and Grandma Houge need to come back:)  Books and outdoor fun and celebrating Grandpa's 80th birthday were quite a hit at our household!  What is not pictured is the zoo excursion.  We saw two grizzly bears fight over food as well as swim for fish, we fed giraffes and saw mountain lions up close.  What a fabulous time!

Happy One Year, Bria!

We got to celebrate Bria's "Family Day" with her and Reyna and Seth!  It's a treasure spending time with Dawson's friends from Kolkata and now Colorado!  Also, a year ago today, Paul and John left for India...makes me a little sentimental.  Thanks again, John, for experiencing Dawson's homecoming with Paul. 

Happy Birthday Jackie!

We got to spend time with Jackie on her birthday...her presence is enjoyed by all!

Easter Surprises!

Wow, the week was full of surprises...we got to spend so much time with cousins, Bethany, Abby, Cam and Christopher; Julia and her kids drove from Lawrence so we could hang out (thank you) and a huge surprise was Joni flying in from St. Louis!  We laughed and laughed just like old times...I haven't seen my dear cousin for years but we picked up right where we left off. 

All of us had such a blast as Grandma and Grandpa were incredible hosts to making Easter week always exciting.  Karis and Dawson went on their first Easter egg hunt.  When they figured it out, they didn't want to stop.  Dawson was running everywhere to find another egg...adorable.  I found Karis in a corner sneaking a few of her cousin's eggs.  We made resurrection cookies and the eggs even had the Easter story that Bethany put together. This year we started the tradition of wearing our Easter dresses for tea prior to Easter.  Going to G-ma and G-pas is always quite a treat. 

Fabulous Feldts

Elli reminds me often how she misses her friends Nora and "Gatorade" (Griffin).  Her dream came true in March to see them again.  We had a blast of a week with activities and hanging out and lots o' dirt!  Oh how we all miss them next door!