Hosanna

This morning we went to a kids' program at church called "Hosanna." The kids have been learning songs in church to sing at it. It was cute, there were different stations like crafts, where they made a Lamb of God foam picture frame and a palm leaf, games, and of course-treats. After all the activities, everyone ended up in the auditorium for worship. Hannah wanted to go on stage and sing, and Josh did too...at first, then he came right back down, but Hannah stayed. I snapped a pic of her up there doing her hand motions to the song. She's so funny, sometimes she sooo shy, and other times, she wants to be on stage! It was real informal and fun, and Josh, Han, and Ryan had a good time.

Cousin Olivia's 1st Birthday Party

This past weekend we went to Michigan for Josh, Ryan, and Hannah's cousin Olivia's 1st birthday party. Sarah had a cute princess themed party for her complete with a princess castle cake. Olivia looked so cute in her birthday princess crown too. All the cousins played so well together and so much fun together. Hannah was crying when it was time to leave because she didn't want to go :( We got a picture of all the cousins together too. Eric even got us all McDonald's nuggets-go 50 pack!! Happy Birthday, Olivia!!

Fun with Friends

On Tuesday morning, the kids and I went down to the city to visit my friend Heather and her son, Aiden and to meet her newest addition, Evie for the first time. She's such a cutie :) She slept most of the time in her stroller. It was a beautiful day and we walked to a park that I think was named Juniper Park near to Heather's house. Even the walk was nice! It's just so good to be able to be outside again (for a few days anyway, before the weather turns bad this weekend). Josh and Ryan ran right to the slides at the park as soon as I let them out of their stroller, and everybody wanted to swing too. After we played for a while, we walked to McDonald's and picked up food for the kids. We had to say goodbye and get all the kids home for naps. Nice day...

Josh & Ryan's 1st Dentist Visit

Well today Joshy and Ryan had their 1st dentist visit that they have been waiting for ever since they stood by when Hannah had hers. Ryan went first since he volunteered. He couldn't wait to get the monkey sunglasses on himself. He liked to hold the "thirsty straw" too. He did really well until they wanted to try to take a bite wing x-ray. He had to have the big thing in his mouth to bite down on and it kept making him gag. He said "I don't want to do that anymore." Josh didn't have to have any x-rays since his teeth are touching each other much. Josh took his turn in the chair and did great! He's a good listener and is always aiming to please. He kept giggling with the thirsty straw in his mouth. Even Hannah sat nicely by and watch the boys do their thing.

They all got little bags of goodies with toothbrushes and floss and toothpaste. It was a beautiful afternoon in downtown Naperville...just wish I was able to get some shopping in while there!