Quality Grandma Time

We survived the week, proud to report. I slipped back into my work chair and felt like I had never left, so that was encouraging. Squirt's cutest pictures were strategically placed behind me so I wouldn't automatically stare at her all day, wishing I could squeeze her oh so squeezable cheeks. She had a great week with April - eating, sleeping, smiling....all the things that point to a happy babe. And Dude loves having his baby sis there. He informs everyone that they are only to touch her toes and makes SURE that April doesn't give her table food. Only milk! Big bro knows best.


Last weekend feels like a month ago, so it's probably time I update this. We had Tim's mom in town, which was super. She's awesome with the kids, super helpful around the house and more than generous. We all love having her here. We went out to eat, played outside, picked out a new big boy bike for the duder, Tim and I had the luxury of going out to eat with Cara and Wes while Mom babysat, we cheered on our little soccer "pro" at his 2nd game of the season etc. etc. 

Soccer is proving to be much more enjoyable for all of us this year.  Dude actually participates in the games, chases the ball, yells "Yipee!" and listens to his coach.  No cones on his head thus far.  It's really a parent's soccer dream come true.  Does he actually access the ball and play the game as it should be played?  No, he does not.  But he tries, minus whining and crying for peanut butter jelly sandwiches.  And that is forward progress.  The goal for this year is to teach him NOT to box out all the other players while trying to obtain possession of the ball.  Pushing small little girls to the ground is not proper etiquette. 

 It may look like he got the ball, but he was GIVEN the ball to kick off.  Not bad form huh? 

 Once again, we're on Riley's team.  And Avery too.  These two are really quite the pair.

 The parental tunnel.  Probably the best part of the morning for the kids.

Mom came out mainly for Squirt's baptism, which went smooth as silk.  Squirt was in her very best baby mood for the ceremony and didn't flinch when the water hit her hair filled head.  Dude was in his very typical chatty mood.  He started by loudly kissing Tim's cheek and doing his cheesiest smile for the congregation.  When Pastor Sam took Squirt, he loudly informed him that "She will spit up on you!"  She did not, thank goodness.  We had a small group over for lunch and took Tim's mom to the airport to wrap up the day.  Thanks for coming out Mom!  It's always a treat. 

 The aforementioned kiss during the ceremony.  Good capture Cara! 

 Our little baptized princess.

 Aunt Cara was making these two crack up.  How cute are they?  Lando got all dolled up the day.

Our little stud.