All Kinds of Action

We’ve had a fantastic start to the spring. Natalie’s 3^rd birthday, Easter, soccer, swimming lessons, and all sorts of other activities are keeping us busy and happy.  We’ve been blessed with good health, great weather, and loving friends and family.

We spent Easter at Tom’s Mom’s new house.  The kids love spending time with “Gi Gi”, Richard, and their uncles, aunts, and cousins.

 

Natalie turned 3 in April.  It's hard to believe this little fire ball is 3 years old.  She really wanted a big girl bike for her birthday and she can't wait to try and keep up with her brother.  Amy's parents and brother came-over along with Tom's Mom and Brother.  As you can see, Natalie was ready to get moving on the new bike ... !

Both kids have been taking swimming lessons.  Once Harrison finally got used to putting his head underwater it was hard to get him to do anything else.  He just loves dunking his head under and trying to get to the bottom.  Natalie is getting acclimated to the water and seems to love it.  She loves jumping off the edge and really enjoys the independence of bouncing around in the shallow end.

Harrison is playing soccer this year on a team with kids that will go to his elementary school.  We had 18 kids that will be in Kindergarten next year or the year after, and we split everyone into three teams.  Tom is coaching again everyone seems to be having a blast.  Harrison has fun playing and being with his friends.  He's very focused on defense and it is great to see him play with purpose.  

Both kids have been having fun with art projects and drawing.  Harrison wanted a place to display his work.  We let him choose what he hangs up in his room and everyone once in a while he feels the need to swap one drawing out for another.  

More than anything, we all like relaxing and spending time together.  "Relaxing" may not be the best word choice, but we definitely like spending time together at home!