Dance Competition #2

 Madelyn's 2nd dance competition was back at Will Rogers, again.  Here is a picture of all of our "Lil' Sprouts" just before they went on stage for "Material Girl".  They were great! (Madelyn is front left)

 The Lyrical dance was after lunch.  We let them get some fresh air before they went back in and snapped a few pictures.  (Madelyn is middle row on far left)

It's amazing how far our girls have come since they first learned their dances.  There were times we wondered if they'd ever get it and they are amazing!

Wolf Creek Lodge

 Mimi and Dziadek were in town for a conference and were staying at Wolf Creek Lodge.  It also happened to be Mimi's birthday!  They invited us to come for the day and play!  There is a giant indoor swimming area with so many different things for the kids to do.  Madelyn and Marek loved the lazy river . . .

Micah and I sat and watched them go around and around . . .

We stayed all day and before leaving, they do a little show for the kids before bedtime so we stayed for a bit and watched. . .

Thank you, Mimi and Dziadek - we had so much fun!

Micah's Baptism

 We finally got little Micah baptized at 6 months!  It seems that with each child, it gets later and later.  :)

Micah was doing great up until about 5 or 10 minutes before we had to gather at the back of the church.  I had brought a bottle that I was trying to heat up to feed her.  She was a little upset for a while. . .

 After the anointing of the water . . .

 Talking to the Godparents (Jessica and Dan). . .

 Dan took the "hold the candle high" comment a little too seriously . . .

She's baptized!  Fr Richard really used a lot of oil to anoint Micah!  Her hair was an oil slick!

 Attempting a family photo . . .

 and with the Godparents (Dan's arm must be so tired . . .)

 And finally our picture with Fr. Richard.

 Brian getting a mouth full of oil. . .

Everyone came to our house to celebrate after the mass.  It was a great and important day for our precious girl.

Micah Sitting Up

My sweet little monkey started sitting up this month on her own.  I keep the boppy around her just to be sure . . .

Proud sister and brother . . .

6 Month Check-Up

 Micah had her 6 month check up on her 6 month birthday.  :)  She looks happy now - little does she know that her birthday present from the doctor isn't all that desirable.

 My little ham . . .

She has been discovering her hands and thinks they are the coolest.

 Her stats:

Height:  26"
Weight:  16 lb 10 oz
Head:  43 cm

Piano Lessons?

She's starting young . . .

Easter

On Saturday, we decorated eggs after Madelyn's dance . . .

 They turned out great!

 Sunday morning the kids searched for eggs and baskets!

 After church, we headed to Nana and Papa's house.  The Easter bunny hid some eggs outside at their house, too . . .

 The kids raced to find the eggs!  These were good - they were filled with money!

 Micah snuggling with her uncle Jason.  :)

 The kids table . . .

 This clock that us girls got for papa several years ago has been a hit with all of the grandbabies.  The chimes play Beatles instrumentals.

 Our Easter family pic . . .