Oh April... I blinked and you were gone.
I've said it before, but Isaac loves being outside. If it is raining, he's happy in the garage. I think he just likes the change from his usual. He will sit for a long time with a ball, dropping it between his legs, and then catching it after one bounce. It is pretty impressive, really.
Grace's favorite meal to make for our family. Pan pizza - brimming with all sorts of toppings. It tastes even better than it looks.
Claire got to enjoy a date with Merrick that included Paddington, Panda Express, and drinks and games at Insomnia. She had a great time!
Another Timbers game and another beautiful night in downtown.
We spent the first half of Easter in Lake Oswego at my parent's house, and the second half in Newberg at the Dief's house. It was a busy, packed, perfect day. Also of importance... Easter is the last day that Isaac crawled. He'd been capable of walking for months, but just preferred crawling. On Sunday night he walked back and forth through the Dief's living room all evening and that was that.
Not that she needed it, but Claire loved the kindergarten open house. She knows every face, every name, and every nook and cranny of the school. So different than when we did the same event with Grace three years ago.
Isaac - now walking everywhere - is seeming so much older. Not much baby left here.
We had a fun Saturday night out with college friends to celebrate Justin Burch's birthday. Plus, it was our first experience with Brazil Grill.
Isaac discovered the "little green men." At about this same age, Claire was obsessed with these little glow-in-the-dark aliens. Kelsie's mom bought us a whole pack. Now that is what he carries around wherever he goes... the car, his bed, the bath... they are everywhere!
A fake sad face. The face I get when I say no to something he wants. Along with the face he makes a horrible whining noise, but then will stop and look at me (I can only assume he is checking to make sure I'm still paying attention to his misery).
Our teacher appreciation week typically falls in April, and this year we had a blast taking the staff out to Tilikum for a little challenge course adventure. I think they had a great time... I know I did. A sunny day at the camp just can't be beat.
Isaac's
naughty curious side is starting to show a bit.
He still loves hats!
We spent a quick, fun weekend in Sultan to celebrate Melaney's birthday. The kids loved spending three whole days with their cousins!
On Saturday we all drove into the city and went to the Pacific Science Center. I haven't been in a few years, and really enjoyed it. The kids liked some exhibits more than others, but all-in-all they had a great time.
When we were done at the museum, our family (and the two big girls) walked down to the waterfront and explored Pikes. It was just closing up for the day, but we didn't mind because we were really just checking it out and not intending to do much shopping.
Piggy-back rides down the stairs are a new favorite. I am not ever sure he meant to get a ride the very first time. I was sitting at the top of the stairs putting on my shoes and he just leaned in. I snapped a pic and then carried him down, much to his delight.
He takes sidewalk chalk very seriously.
For Brennan's birthday we all had dinner at Pietro's Pizza and then played laser tag. The kids had a GREAT time with their cousins!
Grace's class did the story of Moses for chapel. It was really cute. I love how much these kids like each other.
My garden "helper." He is going to be sad the day I put seeds in that beautiful dirt and he is no longer allowed to dig.
Hmmmm... He must be hungry.
For the last three weeks of April we had no internet access at home. Usually we could handle that, but it was a busy time for Merrick at work, I was in the middle of an event at school, and we couldn't do anything from our house. Not convenient timing.
