April 2019
April started off with a road trip for Spring Break, Sarah’s
birthday, had several sports along the way and ended with Allison celebrating
her birthday and first communion on the same day! This particular month will always be a busy
one due to birthdays, but adding sports and spring break to the mix, along with
first communion had us on the go!
We started off the month driving to Florida for a fun
spring break with the Andersons and Watkins.
We went back to the same place we went last June with Debbie’s parents
and Julie’s family. While we expected the
weather to be a little cooler, we didn’t expect the rain and wind that came
along with it. This had us inside
playing cards, watching March Madness and catching up with friends when the
weather didn’t cooperate. We also did
some shopping and bike riding when it wasn’t ideal to be at the beach or
pool. Allison and I did go parasailing
one day and she really enjoyed it. The
last 24 hours of the trip were not ideal as I cut my hand before we left and
needed 3 stitches, Sarah got car sick and puked all over herself about 4 hours
into an 11 hour drive, and Debbie fell at a gas station and bruised her knees,
elbows and ego. The best part of the
trip was just hanging out with 2 families that we don’t get to see as much as
we wish due to schedules. It was also
pretty impressive how all of the girls go along considering the age differences
and how often they get a chance to see each other.
Allison prepared all month for her first communion. We spent an afternoon decorating her first
communion cup and also went to a practice on Thursday evening. On the morning of the big day, which was also
her birthday, she wanted to wear her dress immediately. She told us that the wine tasted awful and
can’t understand why mommy likes drinking it at home! It was extra special because the priest that
baptized Allison was there (Fr. Bonke) along with Fr. Todd. Everyone came back to our house and we
celebrated the first communion and then transitioned to a combined birthday
party for Allison & Sarah.
Sarah’s Things of the Month
We
drove home from FL on Sarah’s birthday and celebrated with cake and
presents. She had a great birthday and
we are still so shocked she is 6 years old already. Sarah has really improved her soccer skills
and seems to be moving around on the field a little faster. She has scored a few goals and is enjoying
playing with her friends and having Debbie coach.
Allison’s Thing of the Month
Allison is playing U8 soccer and probably should be
playing U10. She is playing well and she
wanted to keep playing for her favorite coach (Mo). Allison is also participating in a basketball
league at Park Tudor with several of her classmates and they are the youngest
team. They have benefitted from playing
stronger competition and don’t let the score bother them.
A few more items from this month:
- Deb took each of the girls for the first pedicure while on spring break. Allison and Sarah loved their pained toes.
- Beth and I usually meet up for lunch every month or so but since she has had the baby, we decided it was easier for me to just come to her house for a beer to catch up. I enjoyed two evenings over hanging out with her and Matt.
- Both girls took the plunge and signed up for the swim team this June. I’m excited to see how Sarah does with the competitions and practices.
- Deb took an afternoon off on Good Friday and took the Sniadecki boys along with our girls to the Children’s Museum for an afternoon of fun. That evening, both families went out to dinner at Buca di Beppo.
- At a fundraiser last year, we purchased a package where the kids get to spend a few hours with the kindergarten teachers at one of their houses. The kids were excited and decorated some eggs, ate some pancakes and watched a movie.
- We celebrated Easter quietly with the Dodsons along with Chris. The girls enjoyed searching for eggs and helping Molly find a few eggs in the basement.
