Our stray cat, Royal Jack, who, we were informed by a babysitter was a male version of the species, ended up surprising us by giving birth to four kittens in our backyard a week before Will was born! We all got rather attached (Emily, of course, was especially attached) and were sad to see the sweet little critters go, but fortunately, we were able to find a home for the entire family so they could stay together.
Jane adores Will. I thought, if any of the kids would have a problem with sibling rivalry it would be Jane, but she is so gentle and loving. Whenever she comes in from being out, she says, "Where's the baby!" and loves to cover him with hugs and kisses. She has become so nurturing and loves to be my big helper.
It was so wonderful having my mom in town to help with things after Will was born! We miss her, her yummy meals, and the foot rubs! She was such a great help!
Will getting acquainted with his Aunt Melissa.
Abby had her ballet recital last week and loved being on stage. On the way home, she asked when she could perform on stage again. She did a great job with both her ballet and tap number.
All set for her tap dance to "Lollipop".
Abby and her friend Calla in their ballet costumes.
Emily's end-of-the-year school class project was all about the rainforest and the animal she chose to focus on was the macaw. She learned so many interesting things and loved sharing them with the family at parent day.
Abby at her preschool graduation with her teacher, Miss Kathy. I can't believe that she is going to be in Kindergarten in the fall -- although she already towers above most of the other kids in her class.
Jane and Abby modeling the diaper wreath that the ladies in Mark's office made for a shower they had for us.
Millie at her first piano recital.
All Four!
Tummy time
First bath
Our stray cat, Royal Jack, who, we were informed by a babysitter was a male version of the species, ended up surprising us by giving birth to four kittens in our backyard a week before Will was born! We all got rather attached (Emily, of course, was especially attached) and were sad to see the sweet little critters go, but fortunately, we were able to find a home for the entire family so they could stay together.
Jane adores Will. I thought, if any of the kids would have a problem with sibling rivalry it would be Jane, but she is so gentle and loving. Whenever she comes in from being out, she says, "Where's the baby!" and loves to cover him with hugs and kisses. She has become so nurturing and loves to be my big helper.
It was so wonderful having my mom in town to help with things after Will was born! We miss her, her yummy meals, and the foot rubs! She was such a great help!
Will getting acquainted with his Aunt Melissa.
Abby had her ballet recital last week and loved being on stage. On the way home, she asked when she could perform on stage again. She did a great job with both her ballet and tap number.
All set for her tap dance to "Lollipop".
Abby and her friend Calla in their ballet costumes.
Emily's end-of-the-year school class project was all about the rainforest and the animal she chose to focus on was the macaw. She learned so many interesting things and loved sharing them with the family at parent day.
Abby at her preschool graduation with her teacher, Miss Kathy. I can't believe that she is going to be in Kindergarten in the fall -- although she already towers above most of the other kids in her class.
Jane and Abby modeling the diaper wreath that the ladies in Mark's office made for a shower they had for us.
Millie at her first piano recital.
