Matt's Birthday Party

Matthew turned one on Tuesday and his birthday party was today. He had a pirate party and the kids had a blast! He got a little basketball goal from us!
Our good friend, Gail, was there so it was nice seeing her!

High Fever

I got a call from the daycare around noon yesterday saying that Jace had a 102.5 fever so I left work to go pick him up. When we got home, I checked his temp and it was 102.3. I gave him some Tylenol and let him nap. He didn't really have any other symptoms, but he was a little snotty. Later on, his temp jumped up to 103.5 and I started alternating Motrin and Tylenol and this morning, his temp was 102.6. I assumed he had an ear infection, but he's been acting fine, he just had the high fever. James took him to the doctor this morning and she said he looks fine and his ears are clear, and he wasn't running a fever. Teething doesn't usually cause a fever over 101. and she said that he could have Roseola, so I guess we will see if he develops a rash. He hasn't had a fever all afternoon, so hopefully it's over!

Easter Bunny

My Great Aunt Norma got this bunny for me when I was a little girl and I love it! I need to make a new bow for her basket, it's looking pretty bad from being packed up so long. Jace loves this little bunny! He is constantly staring and pointing at her. I have her on the mantle so Jace won't mess with her. He smiles and wants to touch her, so we have to pick him up so he can see her, it's the cutest thing! I packed her away after Easter and he was looking for her for a couple of days. I guess he missed her!

Happy Easter!

We had a visit from the Easter Bunny! The kids both got a sock monkey, a movie, and a swimsuit. Avaree also got some pencils, candy, and a little plant to grow.
Mom and Jeff are busy getting their new house ready to move into and their stuff is split between houses so I cooked lunch and took if over to their new house since they were there working. I felt like I was in the kitchen ALL day (between cooking and then cleaning up). We had ham, potato salad, mac and cheese, peas, deviled eggs, rolls, and chocolate cake. It was delicious! After lunch, we let the kids hunt eggs. They loved it!

Pool Day & Easter Eggs

Jennifer has been visiting the past few days since Justin is in North Carolina for training. The kids have loved having her here. We met Mama at her neighborhood pool this morning and had a great time! Jace loved the water and I had a time trying to keep him from putting his face in the water. He's a little fish! I'm hoping we can get Avaree swimming this summer. I really think she can do it, she's just too scared.

We also colored Easter eggs tonight. Jace was already in the bed by the time we were able to do them.

DQ Delivery

Years ago, James worked at Dairy Queen, and I believe it was his favorite job--He loved it! He always talks about it and always brings it up when we are in there. It's kind of a joke to all of us, so Justin found this Dairy Queen shirt and had to get it. Jennifer was up for a few days and we decided we wanted an ice cream cake. We had James swing by after work to pick one up. When he got here, Jenn had the shirt waiting on him and made him put it on to deliver our cake. It was hilarious!

Booster Seat

Jace is a big boy now. We decided to stop using the Space Saver Highchair and start using a booster. The highchair had arms so it wouldn't pull up to the table, and the booster is much easier to clean. He loves being at the table with us!