Mother's Day

 We had a great Mother's day with a trip to the Arboretum and dinner out with Jan and Steve on Friday and then a comedy show with friends on Saturday night. Brigid and Ed came over for Brunch on Sunday where Eric had a quiche and croissants from Pattiserie 46. The gifts from the kids on Sunday were the best and some new pots and pans from Eric and a trip to Taylor's falls for a boat ride on the St. Croix river and dinner at a burger drive-in. A very fun weekend!

Kyle loses his first teeth

 Kyle lost his first tooth. He woke me up at 6:15am saying it just popped out! He was so excited for the tooth fairy and for a sleepover in his sister's room and then was up in the middle of the night with what  turned out to be Norovirus that he passed along to most of the rest of us that weekend! Lucky for him he lost his 2nd tooth a few days later and got another $5 from the tooth fairy!

Florida and Cecilia's birthday

 Spring break fell over Cecilia's birthday this year so we celebrated in Florida! We enjoyed traveling to many places on our weeklong stay, and then again 10 days later for Steve's 70th and Easter at the JW on Marco Island.

Highlights include:

• Dolphins and gators and bear paw prints in the Everglades
• Seeing friends in Naples
• Sunsets over the water - in Cape Coral and Captiva
• Island hopping and more dolphins with Jack, Shelby, Millie, and Brooks to Useppa island and Cabbage key
• Octagon wildlife in Punta Gorda
• Beach day for Cecilia's birthday in Sanibel
• Rascal Flatt's concert in Estero
• Time in Ft Myers playing pickleball, checkers, and swimming
• Shell collecting
• Easter egg hunt on the beach

We also spent Abby's last week with her before she crossed over the rainbow bridge. We will miss her!

Cecilia braces

 Cecilia got her braces off on St Patrick's day! She's enjoying her new smile even with the two teeth she lost while her braces were on. Big difference in looks, not only the teeth but how much she grew in just 8 months!