Happy Mother's Day!

I decided to update pics of my kids for all the mothers in my life, including the wonderful birthmothers and birthgrandmothers of our children. Thank you for making me a mother and giving me the greatest gift any person has ever given me, (except my own mother) . You are often on my mind, especially in those quiet moments of rocking children and sweet snuggles.

Thank you GlennaLee for helping us out so much these past 18 months. I don't know what we would have done without you. I always laugh aloud when I remember you giving me my shot in that hotel room. And as we've said before, what other mother-in-law has been present at the conception of her grandchild, especially when her son is hundreds of miles away!

I love you, Mom, for all you've done for me and for the friend you are to me. You have always been such an example of selflessness, service and quiet love. I miss you so much!! ID is too far away. You were the perfect mother for me, practical when needed and always giving us the freedom to become who we were meant to be.

Carnival

We met up with Carolina's BM at a carnival and the kids had a blast. They all, including Carolina, kept yelling "Faster!" I must say, the hawkers at the games were freaking me out. They kept yelling at us and I started to dread walking by them. Carter would ask them how much the game cost, and would then sadly say, "Sorry. I'm saving for bunk beds."

Carter

Carter decided he wanted bunkbeds, and I said maybe when you're older. A while later I went to his room, and he had built himself some. I think Noah was feeling very worried when he realized he was on the bottom.

Noah

Noah is my crazy one. There is always something going on when he's around. He is also very loving, insisting on giving everyone on his bus a hug, everyday, including his bus driver to whom he also presented flowers yesterday. If you're wondering, she's in her 60s and he usually goes for buxom blondes with great legs.

Carolina

Carolina is definitely a two year old now, with play dead tantrums and shrill screams when she doesn't get what she wants. She wakes up almost every day pretending to be a kitty and loves her little sister. It always amazes me how many words can come out of this very little girl. Unfortunately, she doesn't like to have her picture taken anymore, so it's feat to get a good one.

Bronte

Bronte is growing up on us! She went from sitting up to crawling in what seemed like a matter of days and is now cruising around the house, getting into trouble. We find the weirdest things in her mouth (once Dan actually started gagging when he saw what she had in her mouth, and this from the man who has cleaned up countless poo and vomit messes). She is becoming a happier baby and is very attached to her Momma (sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes not so much -- especially at 3:00 AM). Here are some pictures of her this winter/spring!

Sledding this winter