4.22.08

It's difficult to believe that the month of April has managed to pass by so quickly. However, in an effort to catch up on our most recent happenings attached below are a bunch of pictures, which we hope you'll enjoy. . Thanks to Jake for spending so much time editing and updating the blog as I only can take credit for the captions. Greyson is in the midst of teething again, except this time he has six teeth trying to break through his gums. He's also started to sleep through the night (for the most part). However, this also means a bedtime of 7:00 pm and a rising time of 5:00 am! As a result, we're still tired but it's great to get a solid chunk of sleep each night. . We've spent most of our free time lately painting the third floor of our house as we attempt to convert it into a play/family room. As with most home renovation projects, it's taken longer and cost more than we expected, but has already proven to be well worth the minor investment. . Jake's birthday is quickly approaching so we'll do our best to post another update soon. Thanks for your continued interest in our monthly happenings and we hope to see you all in the near future. . Love, . Jake, Shelle & Greyson Some of the first signs of spring as seen from our back yard.... Laughs and fun outside after a long day at school and work.... Looking for Daddy.... Drawing with the crayons from Grandma and Grandpa Mc.... (thank you)! Showing off my Mickey Mouse Hat Grandma & Grandpa Mc brought me from Disneyland.... (thank you)! Smiling for the camera.... Breaking in the new carpeting.... Grey being goofy last weekend.... Grey with a more serious expression.... Cuddling together at home.... Jake and Grey bonding.... Enjoying the newly installed carpeting on the third floor (thanks Papa & Daddy)! Taking a quick break.... Papa installing carpeting in the office/reading room.... Greyson's new approach to teething - thumb sucking.... A closer look.... And yet another.... Enjoying the spring weather on a recent week day after school.... Exploring the back yard.... Looking serious.... Gaining ground.... Jake is probably right (Grey could use a haircut).... Still enjoying the outdoors.... Inspecting branches.... Random foot shot (ironically, I believe this photo was taken at dinner time last week).... Greyson posing with Papa in his Radio Flyer Wagon (thanks Papa & Oma)! Taking a walk this past weekend.... Licking the glass (still a favorite of Greyson's for some strange reason).... Grey enjoying a book in his Octopus chair from Uncle Shawn, Auntie Brandi & Cousin Loula-Rae.... Greyson asserting his independence....

4.6.08

Greyson admiring my birthday crown (from Jake) Grey, attempting to steal my crown Dinner on any given day of the week at home. Making my birthday wish Flying a kite (from the Easter Bunny) at Appleton Memorial Park (Jake manning the controls) In flight... Playing at the park Sleeping peacefully (finally) in our bedroom His angelic face makes the lack of sleep worth it Taking a family walk (near Peabody Park) Another picture from our family walk Scotch and I attempting to get back in shape (running the stairs at Peabody Park) Posing for a picture on the porch after school Greyson's first experience with wind blowing on his face in the car (priceless) Preparing to ride down the slide at Appleton Memorial Park Playing at the park (continued) Jake's avant garde photography (bridge in Neenah)