Lots to update

Since it has been about 6 months since the last update (Really????) I thought I would get news out about what we have been up to. Obviously it has been busy, why else would I have not posted for SOOO long? (Maybe has something to do with me sucking at blogging). Here we go - update by person in order of age - youngest first

John turned 4 in February. It has been a wonderful transformation from 3 to 4. The temper tantrums have decreased considerably. He has turned into this most wonderful little boy. And he is truly a boy. Not so much the sporty type boy, but the playing with my Star Wars, turning everything into a battle between good and evil kind of boy. With the weather warming up, he is starting to enjoy riding his bike which is fun for the who family as Nettie is riding with him. As mentioned before John LOVES Star Wars. He plays with stuff at home and even better, when we go to Nonna's he plays with Uncle Paulie's old toys. Uncle Paulie could be his favorite for just this reason. He has recently moved into the new class at day care, and is starting to learn more. He can spell his name, knows his numbers and we are working on writing his name. He is also is swimming lessons for the summer, we are hoping he will venture away from the wall at some point.

Nettie graduated from kindergarten at our elementary school. It has been an amazing year for her, she is now reading on her own, writing and ready for first grade. The graduation was cute, and Mom didn't even cry!! She is excited for the summer, a break from homework, although she is joining a couple of reading programs. We took the training wheels off he bike last week, so she is working on balancing and riding. It is so fun to know that this summer we will be able to ride bikes to the park! Nettie is also in swimming lessons, she is still scared of the water as well, so both kids go every day, we are hoping they conquer the fears quickly so they can enjoy the pool with cousins this summer.

Tiffany is enjoying work at Archstone. It has been a wonderful change in jobs, and I enjoy my team and my co-workers. I am busy keeping up with the kids and trying to find new things to entertain them for the summer.

Ben is spending summer making the yard beautiful and enjoying time outside with the kids. He is also playing softball in a summer league with co-workers. So far, they have played one game and he hasn't hurt himself (yet). Work is going well, he is constantly taking on new projects and learning more about the business.

We had the annual family camping trip over memorial day weekend. I can honestly say I think this was the best year yet. 3 nights of everyone in their own sleeping bags is a success!