The IEA show season had wrapped up, Olivia did so well this year- the team has been a great experience for her! I know she is really looking forward to next year. We are exploring her options for the summer show season... we shall see!
One more Cheer Competition this weekend and then we are done with that too! The Noble Shining Stars are undefeated thus far- it has been a great 1st season for Savanna as well! She is hoping to do some gymnastics classes this spring and summer so maybe next year she will have some stunting to do!
The Annual Daddy Daughter Dance is also this weekend. We found a very pretty, and somewhat sophisticated dress for Savy; she is excited and sad that this will be their last year!
Both boys are doing swim lessons. Wes enjoys it, but doesn't like to "float" on his back. Billy as usual is a fish and just loves being in the water playing around and swimming, I'm glad the kids like the water~ it's such an important skill!
I have been pecking away at my weight loss. I'm happy with my progress so far- but it is a bit frustrating to have lost over 20 pounds now, and nobody outside the family has noticed... and only a few of my clothes feel different. Sigh. I guess it just shows you how badly I needed to do this! Kelley is pressing me to go to our 10 year College reunion in May- I know I can't hit my goal by then, but it is added motivation to see what I can loose! I've started working out at the YMCA a few times a week. It's hard to make the time to get there, but Wes loves the child watch program, so that's helpful and great! I use the cardio equipment and shoot for 300 calories burned per workout. Its another goal, trying to up my exercise...
We are still battling the sickness... we have had a nasty lingering cold. Olivia is down with it again! Savanna missed 4 out of 5 days last week, I'm glad the fever struck Liv closer to the weekend! I can't wait for it to get better, I'm sooo tired of this!!
Poke is doing well, his stitches and staples are out and most of the swelling has gone down. He is back on turnout and a much happier horse!
Bill and I got new phones~ they are nice! Wes dunked my old phone into a glass of milk last week, so I'm glad to have cell service back! It's been hard not having it- I didn't notice how much I use it until it was gone!
Girl Scout cookies are in and mostly sorted and handed out, I still have a few more to deliver!
I guess that about covers it for now... busy, busy, busy!
We do Mommy and Me swim lessons and also go the weekly story hour at the library. He loves these activities. He also loves the child watch room at the Y. I was so pleased that he was willing to be left- they have fun toys and he really enjoys playing there! He especially loves their baby dolls! He is so happy it is getting warmer- he loves to walk the driveway. Pretty much daily we have to mosey our way down the lane... stompin' the puddles as we go! We are waiting for rain boots (who know it would be so hard to find infant/toddler rubber bots!) in the mail, then we will be golden! 
As always Wes is into everything. He will find a way to get to whatever he wants. he is pretty much fearless, doesn't cry easily (can fall and bump without worry!) and problem solves with the best of them! Recently he pulled his rocking horse over to the bookshelf, climbed up its back and then stood with a foot on each handle bar to reach the lower shelf! He is crazy~ and nothing is safe! 
He is down to one nap a day, he sleeps for an hour or so in the middle of the day, then plays hard until he crashes! Although the nights have been a little rough with the colds we have had, he does pretty well. When he gets up though, he wedges his arms under my head to try to pry me off the pillow! He has taken to pushing me around when he can. 
He says Ma-Ma and Da-Da with clear intent. Bill says when I leave he crys or calls for me. Cutie! He communicates in many other ways too- he clearly understands and will follow directions. If you ask him to do something, he will do it. You can ask him to "take this to _____" or "put this _____" and he will! He also tries to ask for things and get what he needs. He will bring you boots or shoes when he wants to go out, points to things (or places where things are) when he wants them and say "Dis" and "Dat" pretty well. He nods and shakes his head for "yes" and "no." He really is growing up so fast, and amazes me with all the things he can do. Summer will be here before you know it~ what fun we are going to have! 
