Easter Break

We spent Easter weekend in Leavenworth with Robert's parents, brothers, cousins, etc.  It had been at least five years since we had all been together.  Our Easter activities included an egg hunt, dying eggs and of course, a visit from the Easter bunny.

 Matt's favorite has always been the 'peeps'.

 Gavin loved his dum-dum lollipops.

First Tooth

Matthew finally lost his first tooth.  We were getting a bit worried about this because he's nearly 7 years old.  It fell out at school so the nurse gave him a tiny treasure chest to put it in.  The tooth fairy brought $2.  Then a few days later while at G&G Kennington's house, the mouse Perez (from South America) brought Matt five more dollars.

Cub Awards

Adam had a Cub Scout pack meeting last month.  He earned his wolf badge, a gold arrow and beads towards his bear.  Robert is the cubmaster, hence they're both in the photo.   

Cute Milestones

Gavin has recently reached some really cute milestones.  He's started to sing.  Usually he only sings the last word in a phrase.  It's so sweet when he sings "I'm a Child of God".  And, as of yesterday, he's now saying "love you".  He's so cute! 

Rehab May Be Necessary. . .

Robert and I have created addicts out of our boys--

College basketball addicts.

It's beginning to take over our lives.

Every evening Adam and Matt ask what games are on.  And every evening they beg to watch said games.  Of course, Robert encourages this.  So, every evening, college basketball is being watched in our basement. 

I knew it was getting bad when Matt stayed home one day last week because he was sick.  After my presidency meeting, I found him watching old, recorded KU basketball games.

Valentine's Day

Our Valentine's Day was very low-key.  Adam came home sick from school.  Gavin had a cold.  And Robert just wasn't feeling great.  I put up some decorations the night before since the boys enjoy this.  They each found a gift bag at their seat on the table.  Just small things inside--a game, candies, and card.  Since Adam was scheduled to have basketball practice that evening, we had dinner at home.  However, neither Adam nor Gavin wanted to eat so it was a quiet dinner.  As for Valentines gifts for each other, Robert and I renewed our passports.  Romantic, huh?!  Actually, it was my idea.  Maybe the renewing isn't so exciting, but our trip to Europe this summer will be.  When I do think back on our day, it was nice just to be home with everyone.  And even though three of them were sick, we have each other to take care--we're not alone.  So, isn't that what Valentine's Day is really meant to be?  

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