The Kite Festival

So, we made it through the kite festival. I think the kids had lots of fun (well, they didn't want to leave). My mom and I went together and met Kim there, and between us all, we had 7 children. DeLayne came down from work and joined in on the fun.

The whole experience was quite overwhelming. When we first arrived, we were all very hungry and wanted to eat. We found a little stand that sold just about everything. My mom and I shared the fish and chips (that were absolutely delicious) and Karson a corn dog (of course) and snow cone. Ady just ate a bottle :). After lunch, we decided to try some bounce houses, but failed terribly when we bought way too many tickets (little did we know about the free games) and Karson wouldn't even get on them. The kids all had different ideas of what to do, when we finally decided to go to the train. Finally, a success. The kids rode the train 3-4 times!!

We were pretty worn out at this point. It didn't seem as though we did too much, but we were there for 3 1/2 hours and the sun was getting pretty hot. The moms said it was time to go (we didn't even fly kites).The kids were a little upset (not that we didn't fly kites, but that we had to leave all the fun), but reluctantly followed us out to the bus to get a ride back to our cars. I said I wouldn't do it again next year, but all in all, it was for the kids. I am glad I got them out of the house, and that they had fun.

So, with Mother's Day just around the bend, I decided to add this note. It came over to me in an e-mail (Thank you, Chey). It is so beautiful, I wanted to share. To all you Real Moms....
Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.
Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.
Reaal Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.
Real Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of carpets.
Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.
Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little voice says, 'Because I love you best.'
Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade...It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother...
The Images of Mother
4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!
8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.
14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.
16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!
25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it!
35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!
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So Easter was a blast this year. We decorated eggs the friday before Easter with cousins Jordo and Cammy. And on Easter morn, I made a frittata dish that turned out pretty dang good. Then, off to hunt for eggs in the back yard. We later went to my parent's house for a barbeque, and then off to Adam's moms house for yet another hunt. The kiddie took a purple bath that night, and off to bed. It was a very fun Easter this year.

Is That Ady!!!???

Well, I guess crawling early wasn't enough for her. At only 6 months old, my sweet baby girl is now pulling up to her feet and standing. Without anyone coaxing her or teaching her what to do (no, not even Karson), Ady pulled herself up in her crib for the first time last Wednesday. I am so sad she is growing so fast. But, at the same time, look how cute she is!!