T-Ball & 2-Wheels

Life is pretty exciting for Rook right now. He graduated from pre-school a couple of weeks ago. He and his best buddy went to Janet Rigby. Those kids just love her. I signed him up to play t-ball. They've had 2 practices and it's pretty interesting to watch. :)

He seems to enjoy it so far. But the coolest thing for Rook is that he just learned how to ride his bike without training wheels! He has been pretty hesitant about learning and says he only likes his scooter, but just yesterday after church he was determined. It didn't take long and he was up and down our sidewalks. I am really going to have to keep my eye on him this summer, because now he seems to think he is big and can go anywhere! He rode one last ride on the bike last night about 9:30pm until we made him come inside to go to bed. I have a feeling that he and I will spend most of today outisde....with that bike. This is going to be a busy but funfilled summer. I can't wait!

LAGOON

Every year in May, we get to go to Lagoon with Jared's family. We went yesterday and had a fantastic time. The weather was perfect...hot, but not too hot. I love riding the scary rides, but my kids are horrified of them. Rook rode the little train 4 times to see all the animals. Carter did better this year than last, so he is making progress. We didn't stop until they closed all the rides, so we got home around 2:00 am! It was worth it because the boys loved being with their Grandma and cousins all day.

Birthday with the "boys"

My birthday came and went. I had a nice day. My mom gave me the day off, so I was able to be home and relax (not really). The kids both had friends over that day and then Carter had scouts. It was a nice day. We did get take out at Cafe Rio, so that was exciting and delicious! Jared took this picture of the boys and I while we played Qwirkle after dinner. I got that game for my birthday. It is one of my favorites! Carter won...

(I promise Rook doesn't always look so "special")

Easter....A week Later

We went to my parent's house for Easter this year. The weather was great for the kids to be outside most of the time. That's always nice. We had a delicious meal and a great time visiting with our cousins. It was a Great day!!

One of my favorite things...Owls!

My sweet little friend Jenna made cupcakes the other day and thought she would make a special one just for me! I thought that was so nice of her. My boys each spoke for an eye and eyebrow, and I got the rest of the owl. It was still pretty tasty. Thanks Jenna for thinking of me.

False Alarm

Okay, to those of you who are deeply concerned about my last painful post...false alarm. My tooth is no longer killing me. I did go to the dentist Saturday morning and of course the pain had subsided a little bit and the only thing that was really bugging me was a headache. My dentist ran a few tests to see how bad the pain was, and it wasn't bothering me enough to be a problem right then. I was almost angry about it not hurting like it did because I had made the appointment, paid for the appointment, and was an hour late for work!! He decided that the pain and sensitivity was probably coming from a sinus infection?? I guess that's better than having to get a root canal. So, now I am using my prescription toothpaste for sensitivity and not chewing on that side to give it a rest. Sorry about my whining last week. There are worst things I am SURE!
Also, I LOVED conference this last weekend. I think the messages were exactly what I needed to hear. I can't wait for my Ensign next month so I can highlight all my favorite parts. :)

My Tooth Hurts!!

I've known for about a month or so that I have a tooth that's been bugging me every now and again. It will hurt really bad for a few minutes and then the pain usually disappears! However, today when I was on my way home from work, I got that terrible toothache back and it won't go away. I had the same thing last year on my other side and ended up getting a root canal, so round two. Thank goodness for insurance!!!! My "emergency" appointment isn't until Monday morning, but I am going to call again tomorrow to see if I can get in at least by Saturday. I hate it mostly because it makes my head hurt, therefore I wasn't very nice to the little boys at bedtime. (but they weren't listening very well and were taking their sweet time doing every thing But getting ready for bed). Maybe I will be nicer tomorrow?