Finally, Pictures at Last.....

As promised, the pictures that go along with the last few posts.

Anna knew I wouldn't approve of Godiva chocolate for breakfast, so she took it off of the dinning room table (yes, again) and ate it under the table! She was nice enough to share with Max, so I couldn't get mad.

The First Day of Spring--We had another snow after this one!Happy Easter!


Here are some pictures from our trip to VA. I love this picture of the four of them in the tub. Notice that the grass is green and these pictures are from a month ago!

Fun Filled Week

I am sad to say that Grandma and Grandpa Contursi left this morning. We had a wonderful week and enjoyed our first real Spring days! Anna and Max had a very busy week with Grandma and Grandpa. We managed to go out to lunch one day, out to dinner two nights and had a coffee break at Starbucks one afternoon. We spent our first day together at the park. It was so warm and sunny that we actually spent the entire day with the windows open, the door to the patio was open and the kids ran in and out as they saw fit. The next day, although not nearly as nice as the first, we went to the petting farm! We even had the opportunity to see a 720 lb pig!! I think I managed to get a picture, but I promise the picture will not do this animal justice. I was frightened by it and had to walk away. It was as big as a pony!!

The kids chased a duck around and had a wonderful time. Yesterday, we took Grandma and Grandpa to the Children's Museum in Ann Arbor and were able to sit in an Ambulance, see a Tornado and of course spent time in the preschool room playing with the water table, climbing up and down the stairs, building with blocks, sitting in the fire truck and just having plain old fun.

One thing to note is that Anna and Max now love to build with their Mega Blocks! Grandpa spent a lot of time showing them how to do it and now they can manage to get the tower pretty high. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for a wonderful week! We miss you and love you!

Gosh, this week had flown by! Last weekend Christy was in for a visit and the six kids spent the entire weekend together. The pictures honestly look like a daycare center, but they were all taken at either our house or Sheri's. It was nice to see the girls and see how cute all of the kids looked together.

First Day of School

Today Anna and Max had their first day of school where I dropped them off and went on my way. I have to admit I cried and stood in the hall outside the door for about ten min. They both did so well that their teacher was impressed by how great they did on their first day. This school was really meant for us. I just love it and Anna and Max do as well.

When I came in to pick them up they were happily dancing with some other children. When they saw me, they came running over with big smiles and open arms!! No tears, just smiles. Today was also the first time in eighteen months that I was able to run some errands child free. It was strange to be able to get things done so quickly and not get two kids in and out of the car and car seats.

The three of us then went out to lunch and enjoyed a beautiful sunny day in the park. We walked along a stream and saw two ducks that the kids quacked at.

First Trip to the Dentist

Anna and Max had their first Dentist appointment today and they did such a great job! Jon and I were both shocked by how little they fussed and we truly expected Anna to scream. The entire experience was great and I am so impressed with out well the entire staff handled the children. They each had an exam and a cleaning. Anna's teeth looked good and she has a few molars breaking through in the back. Max might be missing a front bottom tooth but they won't know for sure until their next check up in six months. They say it is genetic but I can't recall anyone in the family missing a tooth.

We came away with some new toothbrushes and toothpaste. The most shocking piece of information to learn was how bad yogurt and dried fruit are for the teeth. Minimally, the kids need to drink water after eating yogurt!

Anyway, nothing much else to report today. It was beautiful out so we enjoyed some time in the yard. I was so happy when we bought this house that our sub didn't allow fences but now that we have children I am finding it very difficult to keep Anna and Max in our yard! Our neighbors all have very nice playscapes that seem to be calling out to Anna and Max! I need to find a way to make our yard more inviting.

Have a great night. Yes, pictures will come. I just need to find the time........