Monday, May 2, 2011

Beginning of Spring

Beginning of Spring
Spring sure arrived quickly this year and has been keeping us busy.  First there was our visit from Doug, and after that Grandma came to visit for a few days.  It is always nice to have company!  We also watched Brayden master walking, have been going to Larkin's weekly dance class, went to Disney Princesses on Ice (which Larkin was mesmerized by!), sold Shaun's old gray truck, and lost our kitty, Willie.  What a start to spring!

A Visit From Grandma
We decided to take Grandma to the Phoenix Children's Museum to see all the cool rooms to play in.
Brayden showing off his walking skills in the planting flowers/home area.

 Larkin showing Grandma how she makes lunch in the cafe.

Larkin and Grandma walking through the three story maze in the center of the museum. 
 Yes, that is a bathtub with wings!

Getting ready for dance class.


 Celebrating Grandma's birthday a few days early.  Larkin loves to have cake and wear that Abby Cadabby  party hat.  Guess we will see what she chooses for her birthday theme this year in just a few more weeks!

 The Truck
After all these years we finally said goodbye to the truck.  She has been great, moved us and others numerous times, and was a necessity for hauling some of our Home Depot purchases.  Unfortunately she is not the most family friendly vehicle and was rarely being driven.  So after many offers from random notes left on the truck Shaun decided that if the right person asked he would be willing to consider it.  Along came our neighbor... his Father-in Law wanted to buy it for his seventeen year old nephew.  They put a little love into it, got it all cleaned up, and now is running like new.  What a happy teenager and we are happy that the truck has a new home and will get some use!
The old truck all cleaned up.  Even got some hubcaps!

Dance Class

 After a practice performance for their recital in June, Larkin's dance class had a little Easter celebration. 

Fun at the Park
Right now the weather is beautiful so we have been enjoying our weekend morning walks.  Of course we have to stop at every playground to play a little as we pass by.  Even Hailey, our dog, likes to play!





 Our Kitty
Unfortunately a few weeks ago our lovable kitty, Willie, went missing.  He loved to go out at night and was always waiting for us at the door in the morning, but this time he didn't come home.  We have looked and looked, but no luck.  He is missed (well by some of us more than others).