Spring Anticipation

Tulips...the economist's flower!

It seems as though the concrete rabbit is also eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring.


Peonies coming up!


The rhubarb is vigorous, as usual.


Yep, we actually have some asparagus this year. These are coming from crowns there were planted last spring. This year we can expect a handful of stalks....but in another year the big harvests will really begin!


The onions have come up well and are continuing to grow. They will be transferred out to the garden around the time of the last frost (early May).

Week 36

Well Spring is definitely trying to make an appearance and it is none too soon. Caroline loves to be outside and feel the breeze on her face. She is SO happy to finally be turned around like Big Sister in the BOB. Using a little pillow behind her for support, she fits perfectly and now Lily has a little more elbow room without the car seat beside her. (Needless to say the hills are just a bit easier without that extra weight!)


As a small aside, notice the Lily's sandals. She hand picked those and insisted on wearing them out of the store...I obliged (I'm not sure why)...and she didn't take them off the whole day. She has such an opinion on what she wears, when I find something she likes (and I like) and is so excited about, it is hard to resist.

Week 35

Sorry about the blocks..this is week 35.. I will need to learn how to use photoshop to fix this situation :)

We had an 'All girls day' which included a quick trip to Asheville to visit with Anna, Mary Hudson and Laura. What fun!! It was non-stop action keeping up with the four girls, but so much fun. After taking every toy out at Anna's house, we treked to the park for a picnic dinner and fun on the playground. There were also multiple artificial turf soccer fields that finally emptied, allowing our girls a chance to crawl around on them.. I love watching babies with other babies, somehow they just know who they are dealing with..







Since we took a pic and posted it for Lily when we finally turned the co-sleeper into a play-yard, I thought the only fair thing would be to post a similar pic for Caroline. She's taken to it quite well...she's not mobile quite yet, but it's still nice to know that she's contained and her environment is somewhat controlled.

Week 34

We had a great week with Nana and Papa and were so sad to see them leave Saturday morning. The week really flew by and we just can't believe its over.

Saturday morning, as Nana and Papa were leaving, we participated in the "Chasing Snakes Run/Walk" again this year....and again this year, we did more walking than running. (Tried to get Nana and Papa to stay for this one, but got a really strange look back from Papa) The Duallie performed beautifully, and we even got some St. Patty's Day beads for Caroline and Lily to enjoy!



Sleepyheads

Good Ol' Boys

Just the good ol' boys,
Never meanin' no harm,
Beats all you've ever saw,
been in trouble with the law
since the day they was born
-Waylon Jennings

Week 33: Nana and Papa!

This is Caroline's first go in the high chair, and she loved it! She is one who just likes being close to everyone else, and apparently the high chair gave her just that feeling.



Caroline, sweet as she is, was trying to help set up the blocks for the week picture.



Nana, Papa and Lily having a little cookie bakin' time!

Week 32

So...maybe the whole "Lets take a week picture of Caroline asleep" thing didn't work out so great...for Caroline at least.



(So this is what we get when I've been on nightfloat and then on hospital service and then on call....when will it end!! Too bad my poor baby has to suffer for it!)

Silly Style Day at School

Week 31