It didn't Work..

Yesterday we took a drive to K ings Park because Mommy couldn't get the trailer on my bike.  It worked out though because the wind was a little chilly and heaven knows I detest the cold.  When we got the park, Halle saw the pagoda/pavillion/thing-a-ma-bob structure and she says "Mommy! It looks like China here!"  I took the camera along because our China update is due next month and I was hoping to get a couple of pictures of the kids outside doing something, together, lovingly...Okay, I did give my head a shake and also realized we will not have a family portrait done for at least another 5 years or so.  Picture of two kids sitting pleasently.both looking at the camera- it didn't work.

Once we got into the park, Halle started noticing more Asian type structures and proclaimed (I'm not making this up or paraphrasing) "The people tried to make this park look like China but it didn't work.  Mommy, it didn't work.  This is not China".  And you can see exactly how Halle felt about the park and the 'people's' failed attempt at making it look like China.

And finally...

...Summer 2009 decided to show-up.  Are you kidding me? April 19 and my kids are in their swimsuits playing at the water table on the back deck.  That is unheard of!!  It's so funny to look at the pictures and there are barely any signs of leaves and it's plus 24!

TA DA!

Alan felt a little guilty that he didn't build anything special for Ethan before he came home.  We decided that an airplane theme would be good for his room last Fall. (Read:  I decided.)  Alan got an idea to build him some shelves shaped like an old biplane.  After a lot of planning, sanding, varnishing he finished the project this week.  You can see from the picture that both the boys are quite pleased with the results!!

A Nice Day for a Walk

Quick!! Pull the switch! Thomas is coming!!

Ethan thought a nice roast goose for lunch was a good idea.

Ethan Loves the Ladies

He leaves me speechless...

Easter Dinner with Family

I'm a little behind updating the blog with the pictures from Easter after the egg decorating party.  Now that Ethan has recovered from surgery and is 'sans' arm restraints, I had forgotten just how much he CAN get into. 

'Hisself' is on second breakfast right now and is contained in his highchair so I have five minutes.  I have to remember to get him checked for either a tapeworm or hobbit DNA.  I looked at his feet and they don't have any hair but maybe hairy hobbit feet can be recessive...

Daddy and Halle enjoying their Easter bunnies...

Watching the geese...

I love the camera!!

Do you like my Easter dress??

Look Eeph, geese!

Halle and Great Aunt Ellie

Ethan and Great Aunt Dorothy

Ethan elbowing Great Aunt Dorothyin the throat.  He should come with his own disclaimer.

Ethan and Grandma

Halle with Grandma and Grandpa

What happens when you try to add Ethan to the mix...

Hoppiness is decorating eggs...

...and eating while watching your sister decorate eggs.  We are already for the Easter Bunny around here.  Got the baskets ready, the lettuce and carrots on a plate and everyone (under 4) is asleep. 

Concentrating VERY hard on sponge painting the egg...

Having a snack and enjoying the show.

Enjoying the show while eating a snack Part 2.  Yeah, it was his second snack.  You don't get cheeks like that from skipping meals!!

Egg #1

Egg #2

Egg #3

Egg #4 - Listening to see if it's ready to patch (hatch).

The finished product!!

HAPPY EASTER!!!