Paula and Justin visit Raleigh NC

Paula and Justin came to visit for a couple days and check out the Raleigh area.  We visited with Theresa, headed to a Bulls game, and went to Pullen Park.

Grandma and Pop visit

Grandma and Pop came for a short visit.  Grandma even got a foot massage from Aniela!

Sam's 3rd Birthday

We celebrated Sam's third birthday at Baileywick Park!  He wanted cookie monster cupcakes so we made it the theme :)  He loved playing with friends, eating his cupcakes and opening his presents.

He is growing up too fast for me.  He is becoming such a big boy and can't believe he is not a baby anymore.  At the doctor he was 38 pounds (95%) and 40 inches (95%) our biggest three year old by 2 pounds!  Hard to believe he was so small between 4-9 months that he wasn't even on the chart, guess he showed them! 

He loves to talk and tell all kinds of stories (most that don't make any sense :)) and will do anything Thomas does.  He idolizes his big brother and copies every word and action he sees him do.  He loves to run and play outside.  He loves to eat especially peanut butter sandwiches.  

It will be fun to watch him go out on his own and head to preschool in September! 

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving with my sister Theresa and her family.  The cousins always have a good time together!

Raleigh Museum of Science

We met the Barnes for a day at the museum in downtown Raleigh before the kids had to go back to school.

Happy Easter!

We woke up Easter morning and the kids were ready to go and find some eggs!  Unfortunately, Sammy had a fever and was miserable so while he sat in my lap crying the big kids went on about the hunt.  They also enjoyed opening their baskets.  The each got a pair of pj's some candy and a toy. After church, we had lunch with my sister and her family.

Santa Train

We headed to New Hope Valley Railway to take a ride on the Santa train.  The Barnes joined us and all the kids enjoyed the ride or more importantly enjoyed the hot chocolate :)

Sammy checking out Santa and not liking what he sees

 Passing train

 Aniela was excited!

 Thomas could have ridden this train all day long

 Sweet girl

 

 The best picture of all 3 I could get

 

 Cousins