Siblings

Siblings are forever.  They can be the best of friends one minute, and worst of enemies the next!  They can argue and physically fight, then two minutes later can be telling each other their deepest secrets and dreams.  They play, laugh, and plot against their parents.  Siblings are one of life's bonds that are irreplaceable.  We are so happy for our three children and the life they can lead as siblings to one another.  Sure, the screaming and fighting can be overwhelming at times, but we choose to remember those times when they loved each other with all their hearts. 

These photos were taken over the last several months and show that wonderful sibling relationship...

 Cameron and Lauren - Cuddling and Watching Television (January 2011)

 Kyle and Lauren - Silly Laundry Basket Tricks (February 2011)

 Cameron and Kyle - Home after a Boys Day at the MN Children's Museum (February 2011)

 

Kyle and Lauren - Juice Box Time (March 2011)

Kyle and Lauren - HUGS (March 2011)

 Relaxing Together (March 2011)

 Standing on the Coffee Table (March 2011)

 Goofy Boys (April 2011)

Kyle and Lauren - Story Time before Nap (May 2011)

All Done - Time for a New Book (May 2011)

Perhaps our favorite example of this is how both Cameron and Kyle are willing to read to Lauren before her nap or bedtime. Cameron of course loves showing off his reading skills, and Kyle loves showing off his memorization skills (Wheels on the Bus, Lauren's favorite) and his counting skills (Ten in the Bed and Eight Silly Monkeys).

Easter 2011

It was wonderful to have Lauren home with us for her very first Easter as part of our family.  We had a great weekend filled with family, laughter, and lots and lots of candy.  Grandma Judy and Grandpa Al spent the weekend with us.  We decorated eggs, played lots of games, and were able to get outside a bit.  The Easter Bunny payed a special visit to our house and brought with him lots of candy and a few books.  The best part of the weekend was the egg hunt.  The kids loved looking for the eggs around our yard.  Lauren got right into it and knew just what she had to do.  She very much enjoyed all the chocolate...this girl LOVES chocolate.  On Sunday, we went to my brother's house (Dan and Tina) to celebrate Easter with my immediate family.  The kids enjoyed another egg hunt at their house and we all enjoyed a wonderful meal with our loved ones.  Happy Easter everyone!  

Grandma's Cupcakes were a Hit with Lauren 

Cameron and Kyle Coloring Easter Eggs 

Kyle was so Proud of his Decorating Efforts. 

Easter Eggs 

Up Early to Check Out the Easter Baskets

WOW, Look Candy

Trying her First Cadbury Creme Egg 

Yummy! 

 Hmmm...where can I find some more eggs?

Easter Egg Hunt Complete!

NO SNOW!!!

This past winter will go down in history as the third snowiest winter in Minnesota.  We are all so very tired of the snow and cold.  We long to be outside and to bask in the sun.  Lauren is no exception.  A few days ago we had yet another April snow storm.  Lauren woke up with a big smile on her face until I opened her shades and showed her the falling white snow.  Her face soon turned sad and then she demanded "No Snow".  She was trying to will the snow away so she could do her very favorite thing - play outside.  All morning long she kept looking out the window and yelling for the snow to go away.  "No Snow, No Snow, No Snow" was heard over and over again from the lips of the cutest little girl in the world.  Maybe next time mother nature will listen to the wishes of a little girl.     

Mommy can't you do anything about this? 

Disbelief