Summer is Closer

It's these final weeks of school that just about kill us. 

Sunday afternoon quiet time is best spent together.

 Eddie helped me prepare for FHE.

 I guess he snapped a picture of my sleeping.  Who knew my armpit was so lumpy?  That's a bit depressing.

 I made Rx protein bars.  They were coconut chocolate and so delicious.

 These two are just so cute.

 So are these two.

 Maddie invited me to Mother's Day Tea.  She fed me lovely food, sang me lovely songs, and wrote me a lovely poem.  I felt very loved.

 Nick's food web project was a success.  I was a bit taken back when he brought it home the same day -- so we created and trashed it in less than 24 hours.  Bleck.

 Maisie's edible cell project was purely her creation.

 My van got a flat at the park, so here we are first thing at the tire shop.  Bleck.

 Pool days are very near.  These two take a dip almost everday.

 Austin took Nick, Eddie and Ryan on the Fathers and Sons campout.

 Meg was home one night this week -- so she finally got her Molly fix.

Winning Week

Maddie and I worked hard to create her ladybug project.  The elytra lift up and the wings to display the research.  Nailed it.

 Monday found us playing on the floor.

 Eddie's eye and Andy's knee collided on the slide.

 Maisie and her best friend matched.

 More floor time.

 The boys loved their first pool day.

 Eddie had his kindergarten interview.  Afterwards he walked over to me and exclaimed, "I only forgot the letter T!"  Well done, Ed.

 He's just so old, and everyday I snuggle him in closer at book time, nap time, and lunch time.  I will miss him so much.

 Meg's state meet happened.  She enjoyed her pep rally at home.

 We headed to Phoenix for dinner, then off to the races.

 Three groups of spectators -- we filled up our section of stands, and represented our Babcock name well.

 We are blessed that Grandma and Grandpa B. could come.

 Here she is!  Second place in the 800m with a 2.24 time.  All of her hard work and dedication paid off.  We are so proud of Meg!

Absolutely April

Molly was really cute in white for church today.  

 This is Rebecca, she helps me with singing time and holds Molly and repeats, "Oh, she loves me.  She loves me.  You love me, huh baby."

 Early morning family scripture study can be rough.

This is our new Walmart trick.

Austin's garden boxes are springing with new life.

He makes exploration a science.

Molly is a confident sitter these days.  Eddie loves it when she wacks his face; he giggles and giggles.

Maddie performed in her 2nd grade music festival.  She was quite the singer.  I loved watching both performances.

Nick had Molly laughing and laughing at him.  They were really sweet together.

Birthday Boys

Austin is 41 and Nick is 10!  Austin and Nick are super lucky that their birthday landed on Saturday.  Our morning was calm and quiet and lovely.  (Birthday breakfast and presents looks a lot like Christmas with those decorated trees and Nick's pajamas.)

We spend the day at Out of Africa.

We fed giraffes, watched tigers eat and jump in a large pool, and cooked in the hot sun.  Austin summed it up, "Well, this would be cool if I hadn't been on a real safari in Africa."  Whelp, it was a fun activity and we did have a nice time.

 Austin took a nice afternoon nap.  Nick opened fancy socks from Grandma Kim.

We love Nick because he is tender and mild.  He is the first to hold Molly and kiss the top of her head.  He loves to scare Maddie and wrestle with Andy.  He gets his homework done as school as he is home from school, and he sings so loudly in primary.
We love Austin because he is our patient protector and provider.  He goes to work everyday, mows the lawn every week, and leads us in prayer everyday.  He dances like a crazy man during dishes, almost sings audibly during family choir, and always eats all his food.
We love our two boys, just so much.