Party

Today was officially the last day of preschool for Claire. We had a wonderful end of the year celebration at one of the student's home. The children had such a great time swimming, playing and eating delicious food. We were so blessed this year with incredible teachers and fantastic new friends. It could not have been any better and boy will we miss Mrs. C. and Mrs. M. next year!! Of course, Claire had to remind me that on her next birthday she will be 5 and the tears just started flowing (mine, not hers).

These kids are all about food!

Mrs. C. trying on a swim mask

Mrs. M. excited about her platter the kids made.

The beautiful scrapbooks made for the teachers.

Claire and her best buddy Austin.

Monster Trucks

What a great way to kick-off Mother's Day weekend! We could not have had a better time down at the beach for the monster trucks. The boys had a great view while the ladies relaxed in the shade (it was a very hot day). We were very blessed with favor.

Fiona sporting her Off -Road Productions hat

Brian and Duncan

Claire taking her turn modeling a new hat

Henry and Chris

The boys

Teeth

So Chris has this absolutely horrible set of teeth that he bought years ago. I had forgotten about them (or I would have found them and thrown them away). Anyway, we were sitting at the table the other night and I looked up and lo and behold there were those teeth! Claire told Chris to get away and that they were horrible, but not Henry. . .

Easter

So this post is just a bit late and the red eyes were not removed, but here it is. We had a wonderful day at church and rejoicing with family. Of course Henry and Claire also enjoyed their Easter baskets (from many family members) and the fantastic egg hunt at Pop-Pop's house.

Henry with his new garbage truck

Claire excited about her sparkly shoes

All ready for church

My new favorite picture

Claire after she ran into the wall right after church

last minute getaway

What a wonderful weekend we had! My sister called and asked us if we would like to go to Nags Head for a long weekend and the answer was an emphatic, yes! My sister and her husband, my niece and mom all came down, so I was actually able to relax and not worry about the kids. Chris came down on Saturday which happened to be the most beautiful day. We relaxed, shopped, looked for shells and relaxed some more. Claire met the cutest little boy named Scott and told me she really missed him when we got home. It was absolutely wonderful and I can't wait for our next adventure. Thanks "Auntie Geg" and Uncle Alan-we love you!!

playing on the beach

Henry hanging out on the balcony

claire engrossed in Dog Stories

pop tarts in bed while watching television and wearing new jammies

Jockey's Ridge

Spring Program

Claire had her spring program on Thursday and it was so cute. This was the third program of the year and the first time she was actually a willing participant-we were so proud of her. Claire is very blessed with a sweet class and absolutely wonderful teachers.

Claire and her friend Jacqueline

She is such a kind and loving teacher.

Our little performer

Claire loves having Henry come to class for parties. She likes to tell everyone all about "Her brother Henry."

40 and 2

The very cool sign done by Brian

The Williams Clan

Henry holding onto his trucks until the end

Henry and Duncan blowing out the candles

Henry and his new frontend loader

Chris and Brian checking out the birthday loot

Aunt Nancy with Fiona

Chris with the kids on his actual birthday

I am not very good about posting the "big things" as it seems a bit overwhelming. Having said that, we had some very big birthdays in our house last month. My wonderful husband turned 40 on March 6th and my sweet baby boy turned 2 on March 8th. Needless to say it was a very crazy week around here. We had a surprise party to celebrate the big 40 at my sister's and then celebrated Henry's on Sunday. I really cannot believe that my little baby is no longer a baby at all. It seems like just yesterday we were getting ready to welcome him into our lives. I am so blessed with an awesome family-I love them so much!!!!