Planning to Post

I have several posts floating around in my mind and a few photos to share but for now here's a quick post, list style, about the goings on of the past few weeks.

Easter- Emily got her first Easter basket and Nathan initially wanted to know why *I* had a Raggedy Ann from the Easter Bunny. It quickly dawned on him that was Emily's basket.

Same day as Easter this year- SULLY'S 15th Birthday- How can he be 15 already??? Amazing really! We had cake and presents (he actually got his parent present the day before). A record player- or as he likes to call it a record "machine". He loves that old fashioned thing :) He'll have a paintball party in the next week or so.

Visit from Grandma Kate and Wally- they came the weekend before Easter and took us all out to dinner to celebrate Uncle Chris' birthday and Sully's. We had a ball at the Melting Pot... definitely an awesome place to go!

A visit TO Grandma Kate and Wally's- the boys spent part of the week after Easter being spoiled by grandparents... they have been asking and asking to be allowed to go to "Wally School" and we were finally able to coordinate schedules. They had a ball!!!

Other things- Emily had a doctor's appointment and weighed in at almost eleven pounds. Sully has several upcoming chorus concerts and Nathan's play is right around the corner. We're hoping to plan a trip north in a couple of months- wonder how this baby will travel? I've been fortunate so far to have kids who are very good travelers... hope our luck holds!

In between- we've been trying to get used to our new normal... catching housework and schoolwork at different times than we are used to but LOVING the distraction all the same.

Fifteen for a Moment

Happy birthday Sully!!! He's gearing up to get his learner's permit... where did the time go?

This year his gift was a "record machine"... known to us old fogies as a record player or turntable... in addition to BIG speakers, a receiver and a box full of 10,000 albums give or take.

The 9 year old in the house was very excited that his brother's birthday was on Easter because that meant we would have candy AND cake!!! And we did.

Changing My Perspective

Looking through Sully's treasure trove of 10,000 albums, Kevin asked if I remember "The Big Chill" (the soundtrack was included in the lot) and I said that of course I remember it...then I said , and I quote, "It was that movie with those old people who had some kind of reunion." He agreed, they WERE old people... then he laughed and showed me the album cover. Oh gracious, when did that happen... those OLD people look to be about MY age!!! LOL!!!