A happy birthday

Joel's birthday was April 17. I mean to post this back then but all of you pestered me so much about the house pictures, I had to put this off.

Happy birthday, Joel! Here are some things we love about you:

1. your hair
2. your great doctoring skills
3. you used to make noises like dinosaurs
4. you are a great loser at dominos, when you lose. And I really mean this as a compliment-
5. you don't wear your orange shirt with your red shorts anymore
6. you're trying to branch out in the music you listen to
7. you're a great dad
8. you're a thoughtful husband
9. you're one of the best dog owners I know
10. you empty the litter box
11. you try to drink a lot of water

I really could go on and on...really.
I'm glad you were born!

House

You're all invited to come visit. All of you.

Two things I can't wait to put in the house

Spring Growth

Spring break ended last night at midnight. Here's the list of last weeks activities:

Went camping at Albert Pike.
Survived "severe thunderstorms" in a tent with 2 babies.
Were trapped at our campsite because of a washed out road from the aforementioned "severe thunderstorms".
Spent the night in a suburban.
Finished the camping trip at #3 Northridge to avoid the following round of thunderstorms.
Celebrated birthdays at Nana's. Happy birthday to Nana, Katie, Mom Poteet and Joel.
Looked at houses.
Bought a house.
Got sick.(Silas and Alice)
Threw-up. (Silas only)
Had fevers. (Silas and Alice)
Bought a dress for the Utter/Ussery wedding. (Alice only)
Swinged on the tire swing.
Played Dr. Mario.
Went on an anniversary date to Bennigans for Death by Chocolate only they didn't actually have any death by chocolate. Or coke.
Watched "the Corpse Bride" since we got married FOUR YEARS AGO. I love you, Joel!
Drove home.