Easter

Here they are dying eggs. I am very proud, they both got to color eggs this year and I was able to finally use what I bought last year!

Then we spent the day at Ahmah (Rosa) and Ahyeh's (Richard). The kids had a fabulous time hunting eggs (there were 100!) in the rain. Notice the kids all have coats and hoods and rain boots. The moms (Kate and I) are missing all that is necessary to maintain a good hair day. We spent the rest of the rainy day playing board games and eating what RJ termed, "the best dinner ever!" My boys really like fried chicken and coleslaw.

Swimming

RJ started jumping off the diving board and I got a picture of him jumping and the water splashing...maybe next time I will be faster on the button and get him up in the air or entering the water.

Here are some pics of their lessons.

Science Fair

RJ and his buddy James did a science project on sling shots. Perfect for young boys!

Silly Hammie

Hammie has taken to burying his bones out back. He is what 11-yrs now and this is very new for him since being with us. Here he is nudging it under the playhouse/fence area. The other is his nose after the fact. Silly Hammie.

Multnomah Falls

We took a trip today and spent the morning at Multnomah Falls. We then toodled on over to Bonneville Damn and went to the Fish Hatchery.

The falls were beautiful! It was cold on the way to the bridge and was icy around one of the bends. We soldiered on though and had some of the best laughs going over the ice. There was Jack's favorite part when Phillip was carrying him and the stroller and started sliding backwards when Mama caught them both. Never hurts to wear a smile. RJ took a friend with him and it made the whole day much more enjoyable for all.

We saw a 10ft Sturgeon at the hatchery, he ways over 450lbs and is ugly as sin. We fed the trout and saw where they grow the eggs and had a great time watching them swim. How easy it is to entertain boys, all you need are sticks, fish and enough shade to keep them cool and enough sun to keep them warm.

Poetry Night

RJ had a reading at school for his class' Poetry Night.

The performance pictures are fuzzy and dark so you can see him practicing;)

Pinewood Derby

RJ had a great time working on the pinewood derby this year! He made a BatMobile and took Third Place for Best Design! What a great job. Here are a few pics.