Last Day of April Showers

 I was cleaning the car and the girls wanted to get sprayed.

 Then the wind took over.

And the girls went into hiding:)

So, What Happened?

Flu which morphed into strep throat, for both me and Ava:( It interrupted our spring break and a little beyond. But we're back to feeling good and will probably finish planting this evening. It's too hot right now--94 degrees. What we planted two weeks ago is sprouting--Yea!!

Spring Break, Day 4

 My girls.

 Mama panda.

The new baby giraff.

We went to the zoo today and ate dinner at Whole Foods. M isn't feeling well and Mama's coming down with a sore throat, so we cut the day short. We'll probably take it easy tomorrow and move our Sea World trip to Friday.

Spring Break, Day 3

 Sister love.

 Surfing on the backs of dolphins.

 Collecting sea shells.

 Sand angels.

 Kite flying and toes touching the sky.

Spring Break, Day 2

No pictures today. We went to church, out for breakfast, then came home and finished our front garden. Well, almost. We need a few flower boxes and soil to plant the rest of our seeds, but we'll take care of that tomorrow. A and M had a beach party on the sidewalk while Mommy did all the hard work. (M wrote this last sentence--maybe a confession:)

Spring Break, Day 1

 Mommy brings home a violin -- someone's very happy:)

 The girls and I build Easter eggs at Michael's.

 My little artists.

Then it's onto Barnes & Nobel for books--our favorite kind of shopping!

We also planted seeds and hope we'll have an abundant garden. So far it's all flowers, but we're happy.

8 Years Ago Today...!!!

Madeleine was placed in my arms. She was 8 months old and I was a first time Mommy. I remember on the flight over wondering if China was really going to give me a baby. It seemed so unreal to me. Until the moment I held her and she looked into my eyes. And wouldn't stop looking. It seemed like she was determined to memorize my face. And then she nodded her head once, like she was saying, OK, you'll do :) She was a beautiful baby who grew up into a lovely child and I am truly blessed beyond words.