March/April

We went to the Easter egg hunt at the park, all the kids had a good time. No one got many eggs, but they did it all by themselves. Since all of the boys are up and walking very well, they were fine. Miss Olivia would sit in the grass and pick up eggs around her.
We decided to go to the Easter Vigil Mass. All I can say is what a DISASTER! I was sure all the kids would go to sleep, guess I was wrong. We all 7 of us ended up in the parish hall for most of mass. Oh well, it will get better! My friend Renee was there and her and Marty were in the hall with us, helping with the kids.
For Easter we had a picnic at Easter Lake with Mom and The Hawkins. It was alot of fun, the Easter Bunny had hid eggs on the ball field before we got there. All of the kids had a fun time picking them up! It was fun watching them. Duncan got his bucket full so then he was helping everyone else.
The Easter Bunny left a chocolate bunny and bike helmets for all of the kids. Duncan also got a kite.
We tired to fly the kites, but there was not quite enough wind. Abby and Rodney brought the canoe, Duncan very quickly fell in love with being on the water! Every time the canoe was out, Duncan was in it if he could! The babies had alot of fun too, Ethan really wanted to get in the water too. Maybe next time. I went in the canoe one time with Duncan and Sarah. Duncan didn't sit very still and I was sure we were going to tip over, but we did not. Tracy had a good time, he was the cook for the day. He cooked hot dogs for us. He loves to cook outside, even better if it is over an open fire. Some day he will get to do that again, when we camp!

Duncan: He loves to play with his brothers and sister more and more everyday. It is so much fun to watch all of them together. He will carry them around, and they love to play peek a boo with Duncan. The other night Duncan had to come to our bed to go to sleep because he was playing with Ethan and Elliott after they all went to bed. They all just kept laughing! That is so much fun to hear. He is not so mean to them now and is understanding more that he can hurt them. They all love to imitate whatever Duncan does.
Owen: Mr. Monkey man. Owen climbs on everything. He was trying to do climb up the kitchen chair. He loves to jump out of the recliner onto whoever is on the floor. He just laughs and laughs. Owen can throw a  ball pretty well also. Owen loves the dirt and mud too, he still eats dirt when we are outside. He found the mud, he had it all over his face. He was so cute.
Elliott: He is walking on his feet all of the time now. Elliott walks around with toys and just laughs and laughs. He loves to play outside also. Elliott is still a very good eater too.
Olivia: She is finally standing on her own! I think our little Missy will be walking before long. She is going to have to keep up with the boys somehow! Olivia is a good eater also. She is always laughing at someone too.
Ethan: Ethan is running all around. He loves to throw balls. He loves to play with everyone too. Ethan throws food and also will throw his silverware too. He throws and then laughs.
Since all of the boys are walking so well we put them in hard soled shoes. Ethan acted like he couldn't walk in them, until we opened the door to go outside and then he ran! I have been letting them walk outside when it is time to leave. It is interesting to say the least. They go 5 different directions!
Hannah and I let the dogs out of the pin on their leashes the other day, all of the kids love the dogs. The dogs did well with all of the kids too. Every time we are outside, the babies go to the fence to see the dogs and put their hands in the pin so they can pet the dogs!! Everyone is getting so big, I just can't believe how fast it is going.
Well we have a few more outings planned, we are going to the children's museum in Coralville, Mother's Day, a trip to Texas, and then Father's Day. All of these activities will be an adventure I am sure. But as I always tell people, the fun/blessings we have way out way the bad times!!