All I want for Easter are my two front teeth!!!

Keep Audrey and her family in your thoughts

If you would please keep Audrey, Hope and their family in your thoughts as they celebrate Duane's life today.

If Our Kitchen Table Could Talk

Our kitchen table, that came with more chairs then we ever imagined using on a regulalr basis, would have so many stories to tell.
It would tell of being spilled on daily, being wiped down at least 5 times daily, having food thrown across it by two silly boys, being the test field for a 7 year old with a new leatherman, having its corners bumped daily by two little heads and being the chosen rising place for Shawns great bread.
It would also tell of the announcement to the older 3 children that there were two babies growing in mommies belly, the joys and frustrations of homeschooling, Elijah creating stories with minature animals while schooling is happening, snowflakes being made, the girls turning a cardboard box into a home, creations with play dough and sand art, meals and laughter with family and friends, hard lessons learned, bible teachings, budget meetings and all the hope and joys a family share.

The Twins New Games and More

Amittai and Orion have a few new games that they find entertaining.
They love to get into the laundry baskets (sometimes empty and sometimes not) and play. Sometimes they both climb into the same basket, which can be hilarious or ugly depending on their mood, and other times they push two baskets next to each other and each hop in one. They giggle at each other, read books to each other and sometimes even dance.
The second new game I am not too fond of but they are. They have discovered the noise and visual entertainment that comes from throwing things through the gate down the stairs. Recently all of Elijahs cars, action figures, metal water bottles, cups and clothes have taken the fall.
They have also figured out how to push each others buttons by putting their arm in the other one's "personal space" at the kitchen table. They have an all out screaming battle and continue doing it to make the other mad.
Orion is walking full time now and Ty is standing for short periods of time and thinking about taking steps.
We are diligently working on getting them to sleep through the night and night weaning. This is going very well. I am looking forward to a full nights sleep in the VERY near future.
Elijah made my day yesterday when he repeated to me all evening, "mommy, you made me so proud. Mommy, you made me so happy" after he helped me make corn to go with dinner (he added the butter and salt) and then I let him vaccum the living room couches and floor. There is not sweeter little boy than this one!!!
Aubreys reading is moving along. She prefers the hands on activities but I have caught her recently sitting down with a book once in awhile. She is really enjoying the warmer weather and being outside more and she has started her birthday wish list.
Anika continues to read everything she can get her hands on. She finished the first Little House on the Prairie book in 2 weeks and is now working through the second. She recently has enjoyed asking to be "in charge" for a short period of time while I put the babies down for a nap. She then makes Aubrey and Elijah a snack that usually involves juice, with a straw of course, and a fruit or vegetable she has peeled.
That is the recent update.
Pictures to come soon!