April 2011

What a fun month for us all. Easton walks everywhere now. He tries to run, but his little legs aren't quite ready for that yet. He usually just topples over onto the floor. He keeps trying though, so kudos to him and his tenacity.

Easton's top two teeth poked through this month. He's none the wiser, but happy to (hopefully) have a break from teething for a wee bit. His four teeth are strong. You do not want to put your hand in his mouth unless it is an emergency. He might just take a finger or two off. Maybe it's because his gums are so strong from going a little longer than most without teeth?

He is also starting to say a few new sounds. No new words as of yet, but he's gotta be close. It often sounds as if he can say "bye-bye," but it may also just be wishful thinking on our part.

Kyla is doing great with her swim lessons. She earned her first ribbon this month and moved up a level!! She spends all week telling us she does not want to go, but has a great time once she is there. Silly girl. She is starting to become comfortable with having water dumped on her and putting her whole head under water. We can't wait to see what she will learn over the next few weeks.

Easter was on the 24th, and we started celebrating around the first of the month. Once the decorations were up, we focused our time and energy on related art projects including magnets, picture frames and door hangers. When that wasn't enough, we headed over the to rec center for a few Easter related classes.

Of course, you can't overdo Easter, so there was also the second annual (for our family) Easter Fun Day at church. Heidi, Grace and Lilly joined us again this year for a great time. There were balloon animals, an egg hunt, cotton candy, pictures with the Easter Bunny, tattoos, nail painting, egg dying and games. It was a fun packed hour and a half for sure.

We can't forget to mention visiting the Easter Bunny at the mall for pictures or at US Toy store. Kyla couldn't get enough of him this year. She even followed him around Whole Foods for a chance to say "hi" and remind him what she wanted for her basket.

There was also an egg hunt with her play group friends, Ace and Grace, as well as a local hunt at the park down the street from our house. Kyla was not lacking candy this year.

And we'd be re missed if we forgot to mention Grammy, Granny, Gramps and Aunt Karen all sent special Easter gifts and packages. A big "THANK YOU" goes out to everyone mentioned for the presents.

The Easter Bunny was awfully good to the kids this year. He left them candy and toys. Plus, Mom and Dad got them something special too. Easton received a Gas & Go Lawnmower and Kyla got a bike with training wheels. What a great way to wrap up a month filled with tons of Easter activities. At the end of the day though, we all had to sit back and remember the true meaning of the season - God died and rose again for us and for our salvation.

Right after Easter, Kyla came down with her first stomach flu. She threw up on and off for over three hours. Not to be alone in her misery, she gave her germs to Mom. I can't remember the last time I had a stomach flu, but I quickly learned it hits adults worse than kids. Scott had to take a day off work so I could rest and recoup. Thankfully, neither he nor Easton got sick.

Not that Easton can say much yet, but he was more than happy he did not get the flu as he caught croup for the first time at the beginning of the month. The steroid medicine helped him tremendously, and he only needed one dose of it. The cold symptoms lasted over two weeks, but his "bark" was only around for a day.

Now that we are all on the mend, we are looking forward to staying healthy and warm weather. This month has been rather cold, and we are all anxious to spend some time outdoors. We have bubbles to blow, bikes to ride and Daddy's softball games to keep us busy for months to come.