Smorgasbord of Pictures

We spent one day of spring break at the zoo with my friend Amy and her kids. This was Ada's first time. The weather was perfect. We had a great time.

I dare say Ada had a great time!

Celebrating Easter morning. Happy Easter bro!
Easter outfits!
Cole, you sly ole dog you!
This is what Ada looks like every morning when she wakes up. She is always so happy!
(I have just been informed from my daughter Sydney that I have been on the computer forever. She says that I am going to turn into a grandma for being on the computer for so long!)

Going Private

Swimming lessons is a favorite at our house. Andy, Ada and I love to watch the other kids swim. We enrolled Cole this time and he has done very well, much to our surprise.
Sydney loves to swim. Lets just say she plays hard and has the coordination of her mother. Cole has surprised all of us. He stayed with his class the whole time and participated. He hardly got distracted at all and he gets braver and braver each time. It does my heart good.
Mason can now swim from one end of the pool to the other in the deep end. He gets better and better. It is fun for Andy and I to watch him doing something that he enjoys.

After much thought Andy and I have decided to make our blog private. So please send in your emails so we can add you to the list.

Just a Few Thoughts

After a chaotic morning of getting the kids off to school, Ada and I ran to Walmart to grab few things. I needed treats for the soccer game on Saturday, a birthday present for Mason's friend, and Easter basket "stuff". I was just checking out when I looked up and noticed the lady in the next line had a little girl in her cart with Down Syndrome. After I checked out I approached them. It turns out she is six years old and her name is Jodi too. She can talk and she sings Ada a sweet song. Then she asks if Ada can go home with her. The lady who is with her is not her mother but a neighbor who watches her while her mom works. The lady says that her mom and dad spent every minute they had working with her. This Jodi is the youngest in her family too, like Ada. We say our goodbyes and as I walk away I have mixed emotions. I feel empowered and guilty. Empowered to do more, to spend more time with Ada, playing and learning. I feel guilty because I don't feel like I have done all that I can. I feel like I have let cleaning the house, blogging, doing things for me take priority over Ada. Keeping in mind I have other children whose needs and wants need to be taken care of as well. I pray that the Lord will help me prioritize and help me stay motivated.