swimming memories

Well, Timothy has been taking swimming lessons for a week, and it brings back sooooo many memories from my swimming days. Today, the instructor piled up the kick boards on the edge, and I just had to take a photo. You'll also see that all 3 of my kids felt the need to lay on the same bench during the break for lightening. They really do love each other (all in all a great thing).

Back from the "big easy"

So, we're back after 5 wonderful days away. Everyone here had a GREAT time with Papa & Grandma Surburg (as expected), and we are SOOO thankful that they were willing to take over the kids, dog and house for 5 days. I will include some photos of the French Quarter and any other favorite shots. New Orleans looks mostly the same in the French Quarter but other areas still look like Katrina just hit a few months ago and not nearly 2 years ago. Enjoy!

What's missing???

Well, it's a special day in the Surburg house today because.....someone lost his 1st tooth. My boy is growing up tooooo fast!

Look who's 2 x 2

Well, it's official! Matthew & Abby are 2 years old. They had a great bday with Uncle Mikey here visiting, and then, they had a party with the Surburg family. They really got some great presents.... a kitchen, a bubble machine, a slide, a Tiki Soker, a sand & water table, a new ride on police car & other more individual items. We are so blessed to have them and while they are work, they have just added more love to our family. I love Matthew's smile and Abby is my little snuggle bug. On their actual birthday, Timothy told me how much he loves Matthew & Abby. Sometimes I feel sorry for him and the lack of attention he gets, but I think he loves our crazy family too. Enjoy the photos....and yes, I made the Elmo cake!

Baseball Parade 2007

So, here in Marion, we have a baseball parade to kick off the Little League season. The parade was on Saturday, and Timothy rode in a truck with his teammates (all in orange shirts) and threw candy to the crowd. We couldn't believe the turn out. Matthew and Abby had a BLAST picking up candy and putting it in the bag.....and then of course, eating the candy. It's fun to live in a small midwestern town....like small town americana!

Mother's Day

This Mother's Day was planned and meant to be relaxing, but when 2 -2 year olds are getting 2 year old molars, it's not so nice. I did get some time away and a great seafood dinner with Mark after the 2 year olds were in bed. We also had the chance to get some cute photos after church. Enjoy & will write more later!

Amy

outside day!

Here we are at the weekend again, and we spent the whole afternoon outside. The kids played with the beach ball sprinkler, in the sandbox, with misc. toys and attempted to help Dad. Mark worked on digging up the back yard and redistributing dirt from one area to another. We have a bowl in our backyard and want to have a flat yard. So, this is our first attempt to make a flatter backyard. So, Happy Mother's Day to my Mom & Mother in law and all friends and family. Enjoy the latest photos.

Amy