SWEET 16

Waaaay back in November, #2 turned 16!

There was a LOT going on in November plus sickness, so later on in December, she gathered a few friends for a "fantasy themed" dinner out. 

Here are the lovely ladies!

16 also brought us a driver's permit 😲

PARK DAYS

 We recently had one of those crazy days where "everyone" is going in different directions and the times make it difficult.

MJ had work, the girls had a birthday party and there was dance class, plus another stop in between.

It would have all been no big deal if it was local-but the birthday party was almost an hour away and for only a two hour duration.  No way we were going home in between.  Instead we found a park close by.

Thankfully, we had some lovely weather.

The other three boys were with us too, they were just busy on the other side of the playground.

Just a couple pictures

Happy Spring!!

SKATE

We went to the roller rink again in March.

Mr. 2 tried skates for the first time.  The kind that strap to your shoe.

He was unsure and didn't want to go back out after the first go around..

..but with a little encouragement and help he was on his own and having a grand ol' time.

It is nearly impossible to fall with these things- and he was basically walking-but it's a start!!

I'm thankful for so many helpers!

 

SIGHT AND SOUND

This past week, Mike had the opportunity to bring the biggest Rosebuds to see "Moses" at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, P.A. 

They made a day of it and explored some of the town.

Both of our co-ops actually went the same day, but this is the group that we signed up with.

Safe to say, they really enjoyed the show and had a great time.

Maybe next year we can go as a family.

 

10 MONTHS

 I think we blinked and this guy is now 10 months old.

I know I say it often, but wow-it has gone by so quickly.

He is eating a lot of solids, while still nursing throughout the day.

As you can see he is standing and cruising..he has only taken about 1 step at a time solo-

I'm sure he will be running before we know it.  

I would be really surprised if he wasn't walking by the end of this month.

We've got at least 5 teeth and EVERYTHING goes in the mouth..

Mr. Independent wants to keep right up with the big kids and does a lot of copying.

We love you big boy!

CRAZY CAT LADY

 

One of Missy's friends made this shark hat for the kitty.

Our crazy cat lady loved it.

SEASON ENDING

 

Basketball came to an end in early March.

The boys really enjoyed themselves.

They both had great coaches and teammates and overall had a winning season.

I think that each team only lost one game for the duration of the season.

At the end, they gave each of the players a new basketball.

The younger boys are excited because now they can each have "their own" to practice with too.

I did not take the following video, it was another parent-but I'm so glad they did.  It was definitely exciting!