P.E. Olympics

I volunteered last week for an event at Oliver's pre-school called, "P.E. Olympics." When I walked into his classroom one of his teachers said to me, "You're brave for volunteering. When I saw your name on the list, I thought, wow! I hope she knows what she is getting herself into." (while she says this she looks at my large belly.) I think to myself, well it can't be that difficult. Isn't is just some kids playing games? Well it is just some kids playing games...sort of. Okay actually it happens to be ALL the kids that go to pre-school in the morning (3,4, and 5 year olds) doing six or seven stations with all manor of balls, ropes, hoops, nets, tunnels, etc. and somehow rotating from these said stations without one of them getting lost in the extraordinarily large shuffle that is the gym. And, yes, I have been put in charge of Oliver and his two buddies (also boys). I am to make sure they make it through all the stations without losing one of them. You think, surely that can't be that difficult, it's only three boys. Well let me tell you, they are fast little things and I am 35 weeks pregnant. So it wasn't as simple as you might originally think. However, the good news is, I survived. I did not go into labor. I only lost one of them one time...don't worry he was quickly recovered. Here are the pictures:) And sorry about the poor quality...again I forgot the better camera.

That is his little buddy Colton next to him. They love each other and are constantly playing pirates or spiderman or some from of good guy versus bad guy game.
They are supposed to be passing the ball to one another. "Supposed to be" is the key phrase here.

The obstacle course was a big hit.
Snack time.

Getting ready for the parade of champions (they all walked around with little flags while all the parents cheered them on). VERY cute.

Mother's Day Tea

Last weekend was the Mother's Day Tea at Oliver's school. The music teacher had been working with the kids for a while on some songs dedicated to moms and the tea was their opportunity to showcase their hard work. We also got a chance to see some of the kids artwork which was displayed through out the classroom. To say that the little program was adorable is the understatement of a century. Seriously does it get any cuter than a bunch of 3,4, and 5 year olds singing, "Skin-na-ma-rink-i- do" to their mommas? I don't think so.

Oliver in his classroom.

They sang a reprise in the classroom after the larger program was over. The little boy standing next to him is Wyatt. One of his buddies. (I took all these photos on my phone so the quality is a little iffy).

A photo of all of the kids singing. Not the clearest picture. I had plans to bring a better quality camera and then left it at home- this is typical of my nearly 36 week pregnant brain.

Michael's New Job

I am sure that everyone already knows this news but because I use this blog as a journal, of sorts, I wanted to post about it anyways. For anyone that hasn't heard- this is Michael's last year of teaching and towards the end of June (earlier if Crosby comes early at all) he will join the staff team at our church as the Missions Pastor. I can see very clearly that God has been preparing him over these last five years of teaching to step into this role and I know he will be a phenomenal fit. I can't wait to see what God does in him and through him and selfishly I am excited to be a part of staff- this time as a Pastor's wife. Of course, anytime he doesn't feel up to preaching on Sunday mornings (which he will do for Matt over the course of the year from time to time) I would be more than happy to fill in:) We are all really proud of him for all he has accomplished at SCA and all the lives he has impacted and I look forward to watching him as he serves in this new way.

About a month ago the church made a formal announcement and this is a picture from that morning.

Happy Easter

I wasn't really planning on taking Oliver and Wesley to see the Easter Bunny but we went to the bookstore on Saturday and the pictures were FREE. They generally try and rip you off with these sorts of things so I jumped at the opportunity. They are definitely not wearing their Easter best but it's a cute little picture nonetheless. We had a busy Easter day. I had written some dramatic readings for the services and I was in them also so I was gone all morning doing that. Michael had to film for two services so it was all hands on deck taking care of the kids. Michael did manage to get these pictures of the boys before he brought them to church. Oliver is wearing the little blue suit that was Michael's when he was young. All I have to say is, these photos are priceless:)

Summer is Coming!!!

Since it has been hitting the 90's lately, much to my 34 week preggo body's dislike, we have been having fun playing with water. Oliver especially likes the hose and he usually pretends that the sprayer is a gun of some sort so when we bought one that he could easily operate he found he idea of spraying or shooting his dad with the hose very exciting:) Here is a short little video!

Our Little Boy is Back!

As many of you know, the last two months have been rough for our little man. He got an double ear infection back at the end of February and hasn't been able to shake it since then. We have been to the doctor's office more than I would like to talk about, been through oral anti-biotics, anti-biotic shots, sleepless nights, and fevers. We finally saw a ENT a week ago Monday and discovered his hears were full of fluid (the fluid refused to drain properly which caused the on going ear infection) and that he needed tubes. The tubes (a VERY common surgery to solve chronic ear problems) went in last Friday and the procedure was a success. We had to put him under for the very quick surgery which is always a little nerve wracking, more for us than for him, but he came through just fine:) Within a few hours of his surgery he was totally back to normal and the sweet and energetic kid that I knew to be mine was back!!

I think the most traumatic part for him was the little hospital gown they wanted us to put him in. As soon as we got it on him he screamed until we removed it. It proved to me once again, he is ALL boy. It's as if he was saying, 'I'm not going to wear that ridiculous gown, dresses are for girls, are you kidding me?"

Here is a picture of him at our kitchen sink. He LOVES to skittle in the water and wash my dishes for me, which I don't mind at all.

Two Brothers

Michael is continuing in the tradition of interviewing and this one is Wesley's first. Needless to say our lives our entertaining thanks to our two boys:)

Two Brothers from Lomaland Productions on Vimeo.