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Playing catch-up is long over due on many accounts but it is fair and necessary. There are several posts today - hopefully you won't be reading as long as I have been messing around putting them together - with Ashley's assistance.

The beginning of Spring Break

Spring Break is off to a lazy start. It snowed Friday while Drew & I did some work & we all had that great garlic, tomato, pepperoni pizza at Bobby's. Saturday Ashley danced and we all hung out. Yesterday was Easter. Drew is working today, Alex is playing X-Box, I have spent entirely too much time updating this blog. Ashley painted her nails. Wow, so much to do and so nothing done!

I need to make an attack on laundry, cleaning, figuring out a plan for this week (since our plans of bike riding and being outside has been altered by the snow - but the week's not over) and trying to come up with a plan for if we are coming or going, when and where. It's tough to have so many life altering opportunities and decisions all so up in the air.

Later in the week we are hoping Drew will be caught up with work so we can finally visit Kyle, Sarah & Logan, and Northwestern Softball will have their first home games Friday, Saturday & Sunday. There is no dancing or no softball (other than being a fan).

We'll check in at the end of the week to post our excitement.

The Little Girls on Easter

The Easter Bunny is completely confused at our house. Can you believe Ashley & Alex dyed eggs and the Easter Bunny didn't even show up!

I think he is confused by the snowstorm and because of all the Greek talk in our house. The teacher I work with is truly Greek. She is great and we have learned much from her. The Greek Easter isn't for another couple weeks.

Brunch at the Yacht Club thanks to Grandma & Grandpa was fantastic. It was great to be together with everyone. Here are pictures of the littlest bunnies on their first Easter.


It looks like Cora is closer to being able to hold her own bottle. Then mom & dad can eat again with both of their hands.

Logan is completely comfy being held in her daddy's arms.

Fine Arts Night

Softball practice and Fine Arts Night at school made for yet another crazy night.

There were so many students participating from kindergarten - 5th grade that there were actually 2 sessions. We were not allowed to be at school until 20 minutes before show time. This allowed Ashley to go to softball practice for an hour then straight to school where Ashley & Alex both sang in the 4th/5th grade Chorus then Ashley played in the Orchestra with the Dance Club.
We have video but I don't yet know how to get it off the camera and onto the computer. You will have to take my word for it that the kids were great, singing songs about Earth Day, the environment and going green.

St Patrick's Day at James Tavern

Now that our kids are older, we are able to switch situations with Kyle & Sarah. Remember Kyle's post a while ago about how different St Patrick's Day would be?

Drew & I had an exciting St Patrick's Day at Drew's partner's place in Lake Bluff. It was great green fun. There was even a kilt wearing, bagpipe playing guy who spontaneously came up from Chicago to stop in and play at "places" one stop at a time. We weren't out late so the kids were happy too.

There are pictures but I haven't received any by email so I can't share them, sorry.

On a side note, Bobby has created an amazing fresh garlic, fresh tomato and pepperoni pizza! James Tavern has completely become Cheers of the North Shore. There is even a regular mail carrier that is a "regular".