Mother's Day Tea

This week Austin's preschool had a beautiful Mother's Day Tea.  I was so pleasantly surprised when I got there!  There were place setting cards, beautiful china set tables, and adorable tear-jerking gifts the kids had made us.  A towel and a mug and vase of flowers with Austin's handprints on them.  We had a little luncheon and the kids sang mothers day songs that made my tears flow.  It was very touching and made me so thankful for my job of being mom to two wonderful children.  I felt very spoiled and very appreciated.  Just what every mom needs!

Also this week Austin and Ash got gifts from their Aunt Terrie and Uncle Scott.  Perfect pirate and doggy gifts for the kiddos!  We can't wait to see you guys to do 'Myrtle Beach 2008'!!

Ash had over her little friends Coleman and Gavin this week.  It's so cute to see them play together!  I'm trying to do a science experiment per week.  Austin loves these types of things and Grandma Toler gave us a science experiment kit that we can't wait to dabble in!  This week we did the infamous baking soda/vinegar volcano outside.  It amazed the kids and myself, so we did it like 5 times.  Very cool.  And thanks Pop and Grandma for our fun Disney Shirts!  Our favorites!  Perfect for our little pirate and princess.

Austin said that Ashley was a "hottie" this week.  Too funny.  

Austin also said, "You remind me of all of Grandmas.  They give great hugs just like you."  

This was our first full week back to school and church since Austin's recuperation.  It's so nice to be back in the routine of things. Austin is doing better and better each day.  He's now eating solid foods and remembering very well on his own to chew extremely well, and drink each little bit with water.  It's truly amazing, he's beeing weened off of his medicines each month.  We're hoping by July he'll be off all meds altogether.  Amazing.  Since his surgery, he hasn't coughed once.  (A chronic cough was his major symptom of the stomach acid going into his lungs by aspiration).  He's a brave, tough, strong little boy.  We're so blessed!  Austin bore his testimony at church to share his appreciation for Heavenly Father for making him so brave during his surgery.

Ashley is still EXTREMELY into princesses.  Mostly Ariel and Cinderella and Sleeping 'Booty'.   I try to tell her she'd look just like Cinderella if she'd only let me put bows in her hair.  Still a negatory.  One ribbon/barrette in her hair and it is flung right off!

The weather is GORGEOUS here!  Wherever you are around the world, know that we appreciate your friendship and hope its as nice there as it is here.

Much love,

Angie