First trip to the pool

We went to the pool yesterday, and I didn't take many pictures.  This one is indicative of Julia's attitude of both the baby pool and the big pool.  Here, she's mad because JD took her out of the baby pool; we got the same reaction when we put her into the big pool.  She kept screaming "cold, Mama, cold, Mama!"  The water was cold.

Madelyn's Piano Recital

Madelyn had her piano recital today, and she performed two pieces, Boog's Boogie and Evening Concerto No. 1.  This was her third year of taking lessons and performing in the National Federation of Music Clubs spring festival and because she achieved a superior ranking for three years in a row, she received her gold cup.





Here is a picture of her receiving her gold cup:

Pierce's Piano Recital

Pierce started playing piano in September and has really enjoyed it and learned a lot of fun songs.  His recital was today, and he played Camptown Races.  Special thanks to my parents, my in-laws, and my sister-in-law for coming and making him feel so special.

Easter

We had a wonderful Easter rejoicing in our risen Savior.  We stayed in town, went to church, and had friends over for brunch.  We got a few good pictures before the kids were too annoyed. 

 

Down on the Farm with Nana and Granddaddy

The big kids each got a turn driving Granddaddy's tractor while they visited at the farm over Easter break.

Meanwhile, Julia got some work done here:

Office work:

and yard work.

It's good to have a diverse skill set.

Julia reading to her Baybay

"Boy. Bear. Bunny."

"Nana. burr. apple." Oh, and baybay needs a "bow" for her "ha".

Morning walk

I took these pictures this morning while on a walk around the neighborhood.  We were on our way to visit with a friend from preschool who lives just around the corner.  Julia is definitely getting slighted in the picture department, partly because I'm short on time and partly because she's highly uncooperative.