Doing Laundry

Sidney loves to watch me fold clothes. Today she got in on the action.

 

 

 

Dinner, Watermelon and a Pallet

Sidney is looking at their dinner as if to say,"Hey, why don't I have a plate too?"

 

Conner's watermelon smile :)

 

Linlee and Conner love making pallets on the floor or pretty much anywhere. how fun it is to be a kid!

 

Are you talking to me?

 

Conner's 3rd Birthday Bash

 

We had a blast at Conner's party. Sidney napped during the whole thing which made it less stressfull. I made ice cream cone cupcakes (which are very easy to eat and make less mess). They were a hit with the kids. Kate said it was the best ice cream she ever had. The kids jumped on the trampoline, played with Conner's new sand and water table, had a bubble machine and best of all, threw water baloons. I really think he enjoyed it! I can't believe that my baby boy is 3!!!!

What a crew!!

We have had such fun lately playing with the Fish. We went over to help earlier this week due to Angie's injured foot. It was a whirlwind but great!!! I thought this was too cute of the kids (minus Sidney).

Mother's Day Gift/Anniversary

Eight years ago today, I was getting married in the rain. Five years ago today, I was at the Dr's office finding out that we were expecting our 1st child. Today, I spent time with my wonderful husband and latest offspring. We shopped and ate at Taco Bell (i know, gourmet, but it was actually delicious!!). Today was also Conner's last day of school and Linlee's is Thursday. What are we going to do all summer?????

Here is a cute pic of Sidney checking out the dinner Conner has on his plate.

 

For Mother's Day, I asked for a handprint plate from Paint-a-piece. We went and painted it today. I didn't realize how tough it is to get a good handprint from a 3 month old. At that age though, they like to keep those hand in a fist. We finally got a decent one on the 2nd try.

 

Conner was very interested at what was going on with Sidney

 

You can't see her face, but she didn't like it too much.

 

Thanks Dad and Kids!!!

Weekend Fun

We had a great time doing yard work all day Saturday. During the morning, Ben got to talk to our backyard neighbor and aquired a free trampoline in the process!! The kids absolutely LOVE it!! They have done little else since we set it up. Yay Dad!!!

 

 

We finally made it to church for the first time as a family of 5!!!! Doesn't she look cute??? I was not a fan of the bow head look in the past, but it has grown on me through the past few years. Thanks alecia and sharon!

 

Sidney's 3 month pics

We had her 3 month portraits made today. Go to www.foresthillphoto.com, click on Your Gallery, Session id is Berteau1.

Linlee's Proposal

I have to document this conversation so that I will remember it. This is more for me than anyone so humor me. The children have been so sweet this morning and have told me happy m-day so many times I have lost count. Anyway, I was helping Linlee get dressed and she once again said,"Happy Mother's Day Mommy!" I said, " oh thank you Linlee."
With a serious and thoughtful look on her face, she then said,"Mommy, one day when I grow up and you haven't died yet and no one has chosen to marry me yet, I will make you breakfast!"
I said with a smile in my heart "Oh that would be wonderful sweetheart."
Oh the mind of a child!!! :)

First Real Bath

I decided to try Sidney out in the tub. She obviously loved it...

 

Still loving it...

 

All better!!!

 

She has really become so fun. She loves people and is happy 95% of the time. She is getting into a routine too so that makes things more predictable and manageable. Still eating every 2 hours and not sleeping all night yet but things are falling into place slowly. We will make the big move to our own room sometime in the next week I think....not sure if I am ready yet.

Berteau Family

It is tradition with each child to get a photo in front of the stork. Ben's grandfather painted these and used to put them in people's yards as a side job. It is really special to be able to carry on a part of his life in ours. Thanks Grandpa for bringing the stork!

 

Conner officially graduated to big boy underwear!!!! We are so proud of our little pottier. He may kill me for this pic one day!

 

Preschool Musical

Linlee and Conner had their preschool musical Friday night. Both did great! Grandma and Grandpa were able to make it up to see it.

 

 

Sidney and Grandma were having a great time talking to each other. Sidney is really coming out of her shell and is pleasant most of the time. So much fun!!

 

 

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Other children

Since I threw so many pics of Linlee out there the other day, I thought I better send some of the other 2 too. I only really had 1 of Conner. Sidney just took a few good ones though. Thanks for the outfit Avery...too cute.