Want a great book?

I just finished a really good book. I love reading anything from Jodi Picoult and it is her new one out- Change of Heart. Great drama and suspense and keeps you wanting to read.

Peace and quiet...

I was reading a book that suggested a couple of good calming CDs for the family/ kids. They were Handel - Water Music and Vivaldi- The Four Seasons. Yesterday on our way to school, there was crying and screaming from all in the car- very annoying. I put in one of the CDs (Handel- Water Music) and there was silence. They were all quiet all the way to Brent's school and their school. Wow- nice!!!!!!!!!

Little people conversations

D: Who made painted that new picture? (on the refrigerator)

Me: Caroline did that.

D: Caroline, that is soooo great. Great job on your painting!!! Come over here and give me a hug!

C: You like it? Thanks, David. I paint at school.

D: Yes- good job. Come sit here with me. (at counter eating lunch)

She climbs up on the other stool and they share his orange and continue a little conversation just between them. They have gotten really close. So precious! David loves giving her encouragement.

Not just yummy....

When Caroline loves something she is eating, she doesn't just say it is yummy-

she says, "That is guwicious!!!!!" (delicious)

Sanford and Son

Well, once again one more gigantic piece of the same tree has crashed down through a new piece of our fence. The big storm went through our area around 4 am on Thursday, April 10. We are still waiting for the insurance adjusters to come and look at it/ take pictures. I took a few of my own. It did damage the fence pretty bad and the kids' poor little house is smashed. David said he was so angry and sad about it. I am sure it is quite devastating and scary for something like this to happen. Luckily, Bliss wasn't outside during the storm- she was in the garage - safe and sound. She wasn't able to run free out for a day until Grandpa Salazar saved the day and posted up our fence with boxes. Looks like Sanford and Son, but it keeps Bliss in the backyard until it's fixed. I have seen other houses that have had far more damage, so we must patiently wait for insurance to get to us. It is weird though that this is the 2nd time for the same tree to be split from a thunderstorm in the past 2 years. I am thankful our house was not damaged or the swingset- very close!!!

Brent's First Concert

Brent had his first jazz concert!!! I am so proud of him! He did so well- I can't believe how well he and the other band members did! It was really fun to watch! He looked so nice and grown up!!!!! Where did that little boy go that only wanted chicken nuggets & honey and peanut butter sandwiches? Bittersweet to watch them grow up! Way to go, Brent! I love you and am so proud of you!!!!

Kate's Musical Debut

Here is Kate playing the harmonica. She loves playing it and dancing to her own music. What talent!!!! :)

April Fools!!!!

Yesterday on our way to school, I turned to Brent and said,

"I was going to wait to tell you this, but I am not sure when would be the right time. We are going to have one more baby."

Caroline and David were arguing in the backseat going back and forth with "No, I am not talking to you" etc.

B: "Are you serious? You really are?"

Me: "Yes, I hope it is just one- not twins. Won't it be fun- just one more?"

B: "Once they are here, it is good, but that is a lot of kids!"

He turns and looks out the window. He is annoyed and almost to tears thinking it couldn't get any louder and crazier!

Me: "April Fools!!!"

Dancing with the Stars

Caroline loves to dance and watch Dancing with the Stars. David has been watching, too and learning some new moves. He does really well with spinning her and it is so cute to watch! At the end, he dips her and leaves her on the ground- so funny! Poor little Kate wants to join in, but they think she is too little, so she just dances solo. Watching them makes me feel so proud and just in love with them!!!

Easter Hunt

We had a great Easter. We actually weren't sure what the weather was going to be like, but it turned out very nice. We hid the eggs in the house for Easter morning and filled their little baskets with goodies, so when they woke up, they were so excited and suprised. They couldn't believe all the treats the "Rooster Bunny" (what David calls the Easter bunny) brought. I actually did get more fun toys this year that I knew they would love - I don't buy toys much for them all throughout the year, so I wanted to get a little extra. Plus, I would rather buy toys/ books than candy.

They loved the hunt. David was running quickly to get everything, but Caroline would find an egg and what to eat whatever was inside before moving to the next egg. Family came over for a delicious lunch and we did another hunt outside. Caroline and Kate understood a little more this time around and got into it. This is the first year that Brent didn't hunt eggs. I think he didn't enjoy it last year quite like he used to and really wasn't too excited for animal cracker filled eggs.

I love when all the eggs are found and they sit with their baskets looking all the treats they got. So cute! My sweet little ducks!

Enjoying the Tulips

Recently we went to the Arboretum for Dallas Blooms. It was beautiful like usual with all the tulips. Our friends went with us- Tracy and her 2 kids (Margo and Cooper). Very fun! I really wanted to get some pictures with all the kids together, but very difficult task even with the goldfish to snack on!