Dan Nicholas

Before our friends the Pearsons left for residency in Arizona, we tried to squeeze in as much fun as possible. Dan Nicholas Park is always a blast. 

Strawberries

Picking strawberries is something I look forward to doing each May. Rowan slept until our bucket was full, just like Sadie did her first time. He woke up in time to try one. The company was great and the berries were delicious.  

   



Easter

 These happy kids sure enjoyed Easter. The highlight for Sadie was singing in sacrament meeting with the other primary children for the first time. When she got home from church she enjoyed the surprises the Easter bunny left for her, while Rowan enjoyed his nap.

 We had some friends over for dinner. It was a beautiful day to be outside.

 The kids were so cute making up games and running in the yard. Sadie even convinced her little crush Carson to kiss her. She was Snow White and would fall down dead and tell him to come kiss her so she would wake up. It worked! That sneaky girl :) To my credit, I was inside and not available to enforce the "we kiss family, we hug friends" rule.

 Everyone brought yummy food.

 Happy Easter!

Spring Flowers

My first spring in Winston-Salem, Enda from work took me for a drive to see the beautiful spring blossoms. Ever since, our family goes for an annual walk on Runny Meade. This street is one of my favorite things about Winston. The houses are gorgeous and there is a park in the median with beautiful landscaping. I love to run, drive, walk it any chance I get.Sadie enjoyed posing and we enjoyed snapping pictures of her. Hopefully the home owners didn't mind.

9 months

At 9 months Rowan continues to be a perfect baby. He is a professional army crawler. Eating puffs keeps him busy. He is very snuggly. He gives "hugs" by laying his head on the people he loves. And we love him more than anything!

March

The Bonks came to NC twice this month. We met up with them and Sarah and Wilder at the life and science museum.These two friends were so cute, holding hands everywhere they went.We celebrated my 29th birthday as a family. Last year in my twenties! I'm glad I get to spend it with these cuties :)I got a bike for my birthday and we went for what I hope was the first of many family bike rides.Sadie is really into learning her letters. She is getting really good at sounds and writing.Sadie has been enjoying afternoon playdates with Abby. Dress ups is still a favorite activity.Kids morning out was at Salem Gymnastics.

I love teaching these little dancers. I'm not sure whether Sadie likes dance or just the excuse to wear her tutu dress.