Strep throat, princesses and bad hair- April 14-19.

Early in the week, Henry, June, Georgie and mama were all diagnosed with strep throat.  There was lots of sleeping and even more slushies.  

In spite of our sickness, we had a nice week so that inspired mama to write this post on Facebook.

Things for which I am thankful today: 

- Neighbors who take my kids to school so I don't have to drag other sleeping children out of the house when Brandon is out of town. 

- Schools and the University that really made the Special Olympics a big deal for everyone.

- Grade schoolers who grow plants from seed in yogurt containers so I don't have to.

-People who spend their time organizing and volunteering at events to show preschoolers a good time.

- Great, accessible parks within walking distance of fast food joints for quick playdates.

- Being able to call friends for ingredients so you don't have to make a trip to the store.

- Having kids old enough to send to the neighbor's house in the rain and after dark to fetch said ingredients.

- Friends who feed you and all your kids just so we can hang out. 

-Impromptu sleepovers.

I love our little town!

As the lone healthy kid, Beatrice was also a big fan of the slushie trend.  She's also a fan of this honey straw that our doctor gave her now that she's one and can fight off botulism.

Whenever one of us felt especially bad, we looked at Henry's latest school photo.  It's a shame growing hair out is so painful.  Especially because this is the nicest smile Henry has ever had in a school picture.  I think this was at the time of us really fighting Henry about regular hair brushing and wearing a swim cap to practice.

June and Georgie have been getting along great lately.  And are huge hams.

And 4 is so great on Georgie.  Every day, she picks bouquets of purple flowers for me from the back yard.

Sweet Georgie. 

Henry and Katie were allowed to stay up late to watch episodes of Dr. Who.  I got a picture of them after they fell asleep.

Pretty cute.

On Saturday, Georgie's preschool held a Safety Day that included princesses- obviously.  One of our  jobs was to help Elsa get ready and take her outside.   

Georgie was very happy to bring Elsa out by herself.

Can you tell she loved it?

The girls, plus our neighbor Ella, who came to help out with the little people while I worked the bake sale.

And back at home, Bea was up to her usual shenanigans.  Onions and beer cans.  (What a veritable smorgasbord of Miller Lite.  We must be rich.)

Busted.

To keep her out of the onions and liquor, mama tried to put Bea up on her shoulders.

But mostly just got her hair pulled.

Mama has declared 2015 the year to pull her old denim shirt out for regular use again.  And has she ever.  She's quite happy with having her 1992 shirt back in rotation.

Papa's not so sure.

Happy birthday, Bea!- April 13th.

Our sweet Beatrice turned one.  She really is a joy to have around.  From a cool, calm baby to a funny, happy one-year-old, she fits perfectly into this crazy family.  Probably because every one of us absolutely adores her so she gets whatever she wants.

Including ice cream sandwich birthday cake.

Good to the last drop/

Now for the posing.  

Can you tell she's used to having her picture taken?

And finally a quick bath in the sink.  (Yes, she's sucking on the washcloth.  She loves that.)

Botanical Gardens- April 12.

Bea really likes to site at the piano and play with Papa.  

I love this outfit.  From the striped bottom to the waist ruffle to the bee wings attached.  It's completely ridiculous.

Next we'll train her to turn pages.

Grandma and Grandpa Seibert are in town, so we took them on a walk in the botanical garden.  

Georgie and Grandma looked at plants.

June and Georgie tried to lift this step up.  (They failed.)

Georgie bummed a ride from Grandpa.

We met some very friendly geese who are used to getting food from people.

But soonafter lost interest in us when they realized we brought no snacks.

Here's a sweet picture of my girls.  Looking clean and with no hair in their eyes.  That's a first.

I love this picture.  June looks like she's up to something that will ultimately get Georgie in trouble.  Georgie also realizes this and knows she's still going to go along with it.   You can also see Georgie's lip scar very well.

Goofy selfies.

Finally, here's a video the gym daycare took of Bea.  Those water bottles are so pesky!

Bea's birthday party- April 11

One doesn't simply stuff a crock pot with 50 hot dogs for no reason.  

Beatrice is turning 1!

Look at how cute that little shirt Miss Davis made is!  Even if Bea isn't so sure about it.

She perked up a bit when a cupcake came out.  You better eat it before Henry tries to get it, Bea!

What a sweet little girl!  Covered in sweet, sweet frosting.

Birthday parties and video catch-up- April 8 to April 9.

The whole 4th grade went to camp for 3 days.  I heard it was absolutely awesome.  Henry, of course, didn't say much and only let me get this great shot of him when he got off the bus with his luggage.  

June's barbies are happy to annpunce the birth of a tiny new baby.  Mother and Father are receiving guests of royalty and pop stars at their home.

Georgie's friend Isla turned 4 and had an awesome pirate party.  (From left to right: Isla, Louise, Isabel, Pippa, Sylvia, Georgie and Fynn.)

The party even ended with a water balloon fight against Isla's dad.

Seriously cute kids!

 I found these videos from our trip to Charleston. A nice moment of cooperation between sisters. And Georgie holding on for dear life.  

 2 seconds of June sweetness.

   

Georgie in a fit of goofiness performing the bunny hop.