Come and Play

Last week, while Levin was on Spring Break, we made our first visit to the new Tacoma Children's Museum. The boys all loved it, and also thought it was pretty cool to go enjoy the work that uncle Jeff put in down there. Had it not been as busy, we would have stayed a little longer, but it was a great first visit.

Easter Morning

1-800-222-1222

If you ever need to get a hold of poison control, that would be the number to call.

Why would I know? Well, you know that wonderful Oxi Clean product that takes away some of the toughest stains? Turns out, it is not intended for eye cleansing.

Owen tried, and I think he would attest, that it is not a pleasant experience in the least. The best that we can tell, is that he reached up on top of the dryer and pulled the scoop out of my bucket of Oxi Clean, dumping it over his head and into his eyes. When I found him, he was not opening his eyes at all, but he sure was crying. Talk about scary. With a quick call to poison control, we were instructed to make a saline solution to flush out his eyes, and then told to call back in an hour.

Poison Control informed me in the follow up call that actually oxi clean is not too big of a deal. That would have been nice to know the first time I called, but we are thankful all is fine. Just another reminder of God's Grace in our lives.

Over the Freeway and Through the Puddles

Saturday, was a very very wet day, so not a good yard day to say the least. But, it was a perfect day for a visit to see Grandma Van Gilder. She lives up north, in Stanwood, about two hours away. What a fun day!

Hello??

Is anyone out there?

Well, here we are, a few months gone by, and there is so much I have missed sharing with all of you. But, in the interest of keeping you all awake, I will just share a few little pictures from the last two birthdays in our family.

This little man turned six at the end of January. He is getting better and better at reading, and has grown to really enjoy drawing. Legos are also a big hit with him, as you can see below.

And this little babe. Does anyone remember this guy? Me neither.

Maybe this is more how you think of Owen. Yup, he's not a baby anymore. He turned the big two this past sunday! This kid has sure got the family's attention with his spunky little character. Always into trouble and always ready for a good time.

Happy Belated Birthday Levin and Owen!

As Promised

Celebrating Four Years!

Today, we are celebrating Philip's fourth birthday. On the way home from dropping Levin off at school, we stopped and got Philip his first ever children's hot chocolate. He was so proud of his drink, and the special cup it came in (a disposable coffee cup).

Stay tuned for photos from his family party, and our trips to the Puyallup Fair.