In January Basketball season came to an end. This season wasn't fantastic, but the kids all learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Claire continued to take gymnastics and do really well in school. January/February had record cold. We had a record 5 ice/snow days. We went sledding on the golf course, and our neighbor was ice skating on the street.
In March, during Spring Break, we took a family vacation to Colorado. We went to Salida, Colorado, and it was absolutely fantastic. Evan and Ladd went snowboarding, while I went skiing. Claire went to the childcare facility and got ski lessons as well. We all had an awesome time, and can't wait to go back.
In April, baseball season started. Baseball season continues through June, but Evan has been playing really well. In school, Evan continued to do well. Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away rather suddenly at the beginning of the month, but I have confidence that he is watching over us now.
At the beginning of May, Evan made his First Communion. My parents and my brother Matthew all were able to come. It was a pretty happy and emotional day. Ladd even said it got a bit "dusty" in the church. It was so special that my parents and Matthew all took the time to make the trip here for the occasion. Just 10 days later, Evan turned 8. I can't believe how fast the last 8 years have gone. The kids had a combined birthday party here at the house, and everybody had a great time. On May 17th, Claire turned 4. She is getting so big, so fast. She takes every opportunity to tell us how big she is. At church she tries to copy Evan, and gets really upset when they won't give her communion as well. She has even learned the Our Father, and is working on the Hail Mary because she thinks it will help. She has had a great last couple of weeks in daycare/preschool. They have been doing Fairytale units, and she loved every minute of it.
Which brings us to June, and the end of school. Evan has finished 2nd grade, and is moving on to 3rd. Claire is home with me for the summer, although her daycare teachers were really sad to see her go. Both Evan and Claire are about to start swim lessons. Evan will be doing a baseball camp, and Claire will be taking ballet and tap lessons at the city rec center this summer.
We also hope to be able to spend some time with Matthew this summer. I hope that his treatment will not prevent him from having visitors. Follow Matthew's story at thefightingnoodle.blogspot.com.
As I say each time I post, I hope to post more frequently.
Love to all!
