2nd Anniversary

Today is the 2nd Anniversary of Doug's 29th birthday...which for you math majors, that makes him 31! This is one of my favorite pictures of him and Katie. I took some extra time at lunch today and went to meet Doug in Camden for lunch. It was so nice to have a meal with just the two of us. Tonight - we plan to go eat with his parents and on Saturday we're laying sod in the front yard. Exciting, huh?

I honestly knew I wanted to marry Doug at about our 3rd date. He is perfect for me - so witty and yet so quiet...So humble and yet so extraordinary! He is the spiritual leader of our household and he loves me and Katie with every ounce of his being. He makes our family better because is the head of it!

I love you Doug - Happy Birthday!

Easter

We had a great Easter weekend. I was really excited for Easter to get here - I was in such a funk at Christmas and I regret not making more of the holiday for her. So, I was ready for Easter and ready to celebrate! We got up early that morning and met The Boozers and The Clarks to take some family pictures in our Easter outfits!

We had Easter lunch at our house with lots of family and friends and even more food. We had an Easter Egg hunt which wasn't much of a hunt since the Easter Bunny (me) just threw eggs on the ground at random.

Jack got in on the action a bit too...He enjoyed seeing everyone and sat patiently at an abandoned plate that was just out of his reach. Eventually some crumbs fell on the floor and he was pleased.

Milestones and More

Katie started on some rice cereal just after she turned 4 months old. This weekend we started some carrots and she had more on her face (thanks to her dad) than in her mouth. I think she enjoys holding the spoon more than anything!

We had a busy weekend frolicking with animals! Katie met the Easter Bunny at a Sandhills toy shop. She didn't really seem phased by him and even let him hold her for a few pictures. I figured we better get a bunch of pictures since she may be scared of stuff like that by the time Christmas rolls around!

Then we went out to Camden to watch Aunt Mari show her horse, Pete. Mari and Pete did a great job and we tried to keep Katie and COle quiet so we didn't spook the horses. Uncle Eric had us a bit paranoid that one of them would come running for us if the babies cried!

And last but not least, we have a sitter! She is sitting on her own! She gets better and better every time and is enjoying the extra bit of freedom she has. She's toppled a few times without getting upset, so I think we have a tough girl on our hands!