Re-cap of April!

Back to the blogging world, my computer had a little issue, but now I have it back!  We have been very busy the last couple of months.  April had some interesting weather, but we are now headed towards warmer weather and summer!  Here are a few pictures from April....

Josh really loves Cora's cowgirl boots!

My sweet boy is really growing up!!

Kisses!

Monument Ave 10K!!

We did it!

Cora and Ellie with their gymnastics certificates!

We went to Maymont on a nice day!

This little man LOVES apples!

Playdate with Lillian!

That face...I just love it!

Joshua's Baptism

Yesterday my sweet boy Joshua was finally baptized!  I work every Sunday, so finding time off to get Josh baptized was difficult!  So finally at 19 months, we made it happen!  He was a little wild in church, but it could have been worse.  What can you expect from a 19th month old and an hour and a half service?!  St. Thomas does an amazing job with baptisms and Cora was baptized there when she was about 16 months old.  However, I don't remember her walking down the isle waving to everyone like Josh did??!  Afterwards we all came to our house for a great party.  The kids ran around in the backyard and we had lots of yummy food.  It was a great day and we feel so blessed to have so many amazing family and friends in our lives.  Joshua is a lucky boy to have so many people who love him.  As his cake said, God Bless Joshua:)
I did not get many pictures from the day, trying to entertain 30 plus people got the best of me.  Maybe Aunt KK will send me some more pictures later I can post!

Josh's delicious cake

Josh's Godparents-Jay & Suzanne

Ellie and Madelyn joined the group:)

Easter & Spring Break!

We had a wonderful Easter and Spring Break last week!  I had to work on Easter Day, but we got invited to an Easter egg hunt in the McGuire's neighborhood the day before Easter.  Cora and Josh, especially Cora, loved to run around and hunt for eggs!  Last year Josh was not walking, so this year was his first official hunt.  He was not too sure what to do with those eggs, but next year he should be a pro!  My wild Cora just ran around freely and grabbed every egg she could get her hands on.  Poor Ellie was sick, so we missed her and Uncle Bill!
During Spring Break we went to a petting zoo at Short Pump mall and the kids loved to pet all of the cute little animals.  It was a chilly day but we were troopers because we were determined to have a great Spring Break!  Nana also took the girls to see Lyle Lyle Crocodile and they all had a blast!  Nana is just too good to all of her grandchildren, they are so lucky to have her.  Lastly, we went to Busch Gardens on yet another chilly day!  It was crowded and chilly, but we still were determined to have fun!  We had a few meltdowns along the way but all in all we enjoyed our trip and can't wait for many more this year! 

Our Easter Bunny picture, glad I got to make an appearance this year:)

Ready for the Morgan Run hunt!

The girls

The group with a few missing

Lyle Lyle Crocodile!

My sweet girl in her bunny ears!

The baskets all ready!

Josh checking out a sheep!

Josh and his best bud Ellie

Cora and Josh sitting still for a minute

Didn't get too many Busch Gardens pictures, I had my hands full with Josh!

Happy boy:)

Exhausted after a day at BG!

Josh's first ride!!  He would not ride any ride without me however.
Always needed his mama near by!

Happy St. Patty's Day & Happy 3rd Birthday Ellie!

Little Miss Ellie turned 3 this past weekend on St. Patrick's Day!  The party was planned for Saturday, but poor Ellie was sick with strep and croup:(  The party got moved to the next day (her actual birthday and St. Patty's Day), but unfortunately I had to work!  So Sam took Cora and Josh and I hear that everyone had a blast!  Aunt KK send me some pictures from the party...so here they are!  Happy Birthday sweet Ellie, we love you!

Josh showing his tattoo!

Ready to get some candy from the piñata!

Josh and Ellie love to play together, they are actually only 18 months apart!

Yummy cupcakes!

Looks like Cora is very into Ellie's presents!

Ellie was not her 100% self that day, poor

Aunt KK says this pictures sums up the party!

My St. Patrick's Day babies!

Just a random photo from this week

So sweet Cora helping Josh zip his jacket!

Hello March!

We are anxiously awaiting warm weather and Spring to come!  March has had a few warm days so far, but more cold than warm.  We have been staying busy and fighting off colds off and on.  Last week we had a surprise snow storm, which we got about 5 or so inches of wet snow!  Cora and Josh had a cold so we stayed inside and watched it fall:) 
Last Saturday Nana and Pop's church held a 5K and 1 mile Kid's Run.  Madelyn, Cora, and Ellie all ran the Kid's Run and it was a success!  Cora was at the end of her cold, so she was definitely not 100%.  She ran with her Daddy and enjoyed it when he carried her during the middle of the race!  Madelyn was the star of the race by never stopping!  We were so proud of her!  Ellie was her cute self and cut midway during the race so she could finish with her sister and cousin!  Afterwards we enjoyed some food and the kids played in the bouncy house.  It was a fun morning and we can't wait to make this an annual event for the kids!  Thanks Nana and Pop for making this happen, we love you!

Hanging out indoors!

The snow was starting!

It really came down hard for many hours!

A visit to the doctors office  

Ready to race!

It was a chilly morning.  Sam, Pop, Aunt KK, and Uncle Bill ran with the girls!

Cora started off holding Aunt KK's hand

Here comes Madelyn!

Here comes Cora!

Josh was an awesome cheerleader!!

My little runner!

The girls with their Hope 5K t-shirts!

What a fun morning with our girls (and Josh!)

We got outside on a warm afternoon the other day!

The best part...no jackets!