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March Madness

Here's a few pictures from March -- I can't imagine how empty my life would be without my little ones, but boy, do they keep me busy!
Afternoon snack of chocolate pudding. I don't think I'll be doing that again soon.
Here Dan tried to get a good picture of Danny after going to urgent care. He fell down inside the van while avoiding getting in his car seat. We were afraid he would need stitches, but he was just under what was deemed necessary for them. Poor Danny had to live off of milk, Michelle's squeezable baby food (below), & ice cream. He loved it.
Grandma Karyl has been coming over a few afternoons a week so I can prepare dinner in peace. I am so glad to be a spoiled only child!
Can you see Michelle's bruise on her ear? That's when she tried to go out to the backyard by herself & Danny smashed her head with the sliding glass door. She had a mark on the other side of her head too.
Recently Danny has decided he is such a big boy he can play tug-of-war with Meigo (and say 'no' & hit & do other naughty things). He is still a huge sweetie b/c at least after he hurts you he gets a really sad look on his face & gives you a hug & a kiss & says, "sorry mommy." It makes a world of difference as he learns to grow & develop. We are so grateful to have him in our family.
Michelle has decided that she's a big girl too. What an adventure that is becoming for all of us. Here she is playing peek-a-boo. I am so grateful for her smiling face!

Luckily the weather is getting nicer & spring is on its way. Look at how gorgeous Kaelah is while she swings on the swing set in our back yard!
This was from a much needed morning with friends. I love seeing Kaelah smile & play with Serena at the park!
Dan's car has been kicked out of the garage & the bicycles & bike trailers have come up from the basement. Can you see how excited Danny & Michelle were to go for a bike ride? This was on a day I invited Grandpa to come with us. (:
Hooray for spring being right around the corner!

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Hey, my car is the one that gets kicked out of the garage. No fair! Oh well, Carl's truck needs to stay in the garage so it starts better in the cold mornings at 5 am. And it's just a sure sign that spring is on the way!

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