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We're having a sick day today. Last evening was a rough icky-sicky time. Mommy might have gotten barfed all over. Bless his little heart. He has bounced back after a good night's sleep. Here we are hanging out on the sofa this morning. I think he's on the up and up.

Shepard now seems to know almost all his basic colors and numbers by sight. What a fun age.

I LOVE...YOU!

Here's a fun new trick...just in time for Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day to our special Gigi and Grandma. We love...YOU! And, just for fun, a special rendition of "The Wheels on the Bus."

All Summer Long!

Thanks to an early birthday present, Shepard will be playing his heart out all summer long. Jerod and Uncle Matt put in at least 10-12 hours on this. It doesn't look like it would take that long, but every step had 28 more steps, holes to drill, etc. I think there were 459 bolts and screws. In playset versus Jones Brothers, Jones Brothers win by a narrow margin. Humidity played a factor in day 2. But the Joneses are persistent. They don't get beat down by some rowdy wood and such.
Here is Shepard when he discovers his new backyard "toy."

Happy Birthday, Daddy! ~by Shepard

Today is my Daddy's birthday. Mommy helped me make a sign and decorate it since I'm growing and sleeping a lot and Daddy had to go to work before I got to give him a birthday hug. She put the picture on facebook and Daddy could see it at work. Daddy gets up really early in the morning and drinks coffee. Mostly, I don't get to see him in the morning, so I get very excited in the afternoon and yell "DADDY!" on the way down our street. On Saturdays, he holds me in his lap and we watch cartoons while Mommy sleeps until I go in her room and put shoes on her bed so she'll come watch cartoons too. My favorite cartoon right now is Dora and Boots.

I love my Daddy very much. He plays sandbox and cars with me, and he can reach up to the top of the playground and catch me and make sure I get down all the slides on my pockets and not on my face. He helps me a lot and makes yummy grilled chicken for me outside. He hugs me and tells me he loves me. Lately, Mommy and Daddy have been asking me if I love them. It's funny to say no, because they make funny faces. So I started to say "No-yesh" just today because I do love them a lot. I really love when one of them picks me up from school. One day I hope that I can be tall and handsome like my Daddy and a good cook too. I can't wait to drive his red car. He is the best Daddy and my favorite is on Saturdays when he gives me a banana to eat and I watch Dora. Have I mentioned I like Dora? She's my favorite. And Daddy. He's my favorite. And me. I'm my favorite too.

Dance fever

It was a lovely crisp spring morning at Grandma's. There were two cousins to play with, and there was dancing on the patio. In his socks and jammies. Enjoy.

Visit to GA

We braved I-85 last Friday. When I say "braved," I mean...we had NO IDEA it was the Braves home opener, so we ended up sitting in traffic for a long, long time. So long that we finally decided to stop and eat in downtown Atlanta because we simply weren't going anywhere and...we were hungry. BUT, it was worth it to see the folks and my brother and sister-in-law for a few days. My dad was ordained as an elder at my parents' church, so it was a wonderful time for us all to get together and enjoy the company and the weather. Shepard got to enjoy Easter 2.0 thanks to Gigi and Aunt Suzi. He totally understood that he was to find the eggs and put them in his basket.

Representational of our actual height difference one day

Shoot! Wish we had Suzi in the pic.

This is often what happens when I attempt to get a family photo. He wants Gigi.

You can call him Grillmaster.

Staring at Grillmaster

It was the nicest day to sit outside.

Let's go on an egg hunt!

Over here?

Found one!

Basket full of awesome.

What's in here? (garage)

So full. Where will I put this?

I'm so thankful for a great family.

More Hoppy Easter!

One day, we'll get a family picture where everyone is looking. Until then, enjoy this one!

I heart Grandma.

Easter snacks after service

Cheese? Yes, please.

Did you take my ham croissant???

Easter reception.

Toddler-picture set-up. Who will he let hold him??

Say Bunny!

Me and my buddy, Kaden.