It's Official...

We are now "mom" and "dad," no longer "mommy" and "daddy." Makes me feel sad inside, but he feels so big saying it. Just another reminder of how big our Sean is getting! Gotta love him ;)

St. Patrick's Day Fun...

2 out of 3...
Sean trying not to blink ;)

Whoa...loosing one...

Breaking free :)

I don't know how my photographer friends get them to sit still,

get the best shots, and stay sane...I gave up...

But they had fun!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Time Flies!

We have been busy so far this month!

1. We went to Mankato for a few days at the beginning of the month. It was fun to see Auntie Alli who was home on Spring Break! We also loved the time spent with family and friends. It never seems like our trips are long enough to see everyone, though.
2. Sean had his preschool screening and rocked it!! So proud to watch him go through all the stations! He can't wait to go to school :) Of course he wants to go to "my" school (Franklin). I told him we'd work on that one ;)
3. We left a day early as Sean was starting to get a bad cold. It turned into a double ear infection by Saturday morning. Poor thing! We have never heard him cry in pain like that before and hope it never happens again! Thank goodness for medicine...once it finally kicks in and starts eliminating the pain!
4. By Saturday afternoon, Isaac wasn't feeling well either. So, needless to say, all 3 boys are on medicine, and I am waiting patiently (or trying) for them to feel like their old selves again. It has been a LONG week!
5. Andrew has been taking up to 2 steps at a time for the last week or so. He stands there and thinks a lot, so I have a feeling he is planning his next move.
6. Isaac is determined to crawl up on everything! Watch out, he loves to tackle! He doesn't have time for you to change his pants, so that is becoming increasingly difficult ;) He has things to do!
7. It is raining today, and I must say it fits our moods. The cold has hit me, so it is nice just "chillin'" at home. I also can't help but get excited at the prospect of the rain melting the snow...green grass...
8. Graham has stayed healthy (knock on wood). It is amazing to think that he only has a few weeks of classes left, then a month or so to study for his Boards! Wow!
9. We are praying for the people of Japan, as it is so hard to watch the devastation unfold before our eyes. It is amazing to see the grace and patience they have while enduring such awfulness.

New Skills...

It is so fun to learn something new...

1. Sean followed a pole down to the bottom of the YMCA's swimming pool today! He took a big breath and descended...it was awesome to watch! He wanted to do it over and over, and his teacher would try to make it tricky by going deeper...didn't phase him!
2. Sean also ate a chicken leg tonight! He would normally have us cut the meat off of it. Amazing what you can do when you are four ;)
3. Isaac can stand up in his crib! And let me tell you, he LOVES it! He loves it so much, that he stands up in the middle of the night and can't lay back down...fun for all ;)
4. Isaac has also found the dog's water dish, and he has a hay day if I don't beat him to it!
5. Andrew is now walking between furniture! I think we will have a walker soon!
6. Andrew is also my shy one...I just learned this today...a neighbor stopped over to visit, and when she bent down to say hello, Isaac crawled right over and Andrew hid behind my leg. Ahhh, my tough guy has a soft spot, and I have to admit I enjoyed the extra cuddle from him.
7. I am an ebay selling maniac...
8. Graham continues to study hard every day, even on the weekends :(, but always makes time for us. They can't get enough of him and can be found crawling all over him the second he gets home...all 3 of them!

Hope you are having a great week!