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First Cereal

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Bella had her four month well visit yesterday. We got the big okay to start solids. It didn't go the way I thought. Oh well :-) If at first you don't succeed................... Hmm What's this? Seriously? I don't think so! This is not what I ordered!1 That's the stuff.

Mariner Days

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Two weekends ago we attended the Lewes Mariner Days Festival. The weather was beautiful and the ships were large. We went to tour the engine room of the ferry boat but after learning that ladders and tunnels were involved to get to the engine room we decided to wait another year until we were a little older. I will also be enlisting one or more grandparents to assist with the younger kiddos. There was plenty to do and see and it was a Saturday morning well spent! A local museum on hand to teach us about sea life three hundred years ago. Fun with pulleys The Ferry in the background takes vehicles and passengers from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJ. The Coast Guard on hand with a patrol boat William was not cooperating but he was there;-) We thanked some troops This was a beautiful Navy ship. Very sleek. super fast! Can't wait to go back next year.

Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival

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Today we made a short trip North to a little town called Milton for the 9th Annual Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival. The festival corresponds with the time each year the crabs make there way to our shores to spawn. They lay there eggs and then, (as with most food chains) shorebirds of various species eat the freshly laid eggs which are very high in protein and a favorite food among the birds. It's all very fascinating but mostly the festival is about fun with a heap of education on the side. Also, Bella was with us but didn't manage to make it in any pictures. She pretty much slept through the whole thing.  Touch Tank  William's turn The business end of a Horseshoe Crab. The local Lions Club operates this little choo choo for special events. Only .25 Cents a ride! Jacob with MomMom (Steve's Mom) William with Dad Fishing for Horseshoe crab shells Cheating at the bean bag toss. He's two. We're working on it;-) Our favorite

Little Red Wagon

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We all had one. A little red wagon (with a rope tied to the end for faster pulling;-). We pulled our toys around the yard sometimes our siblings. Sometimes we climbed inside pulled the handle up and hurled ourselves down a hill. Wait, don't tell my boys about that one (yikes!). Thanks to my parents the next generation has their new little red wagon. Complete with new precision turning and all terrain wheels which have promised to work on sand. Good news for beach days! We took it for a spin last night just before it began to rain (again). I can't remember what the boys were going on about but they sure were having fun:-)

Peer Pressure

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You Pyrex collectors (You know who you are). I have decided I want to be one of the cool kids too. I have been admiring your flea market finds and the way they make your dining tables feel like home. Mostly though all that pretty floral, and brightly colored bakeware make me miss my grandmother. I can identify each dish by what I remember her serving in it. I hope that the dishes I collect add to fond memories that my own dear children and (Lord willing) grandchildren will have of our home and the good food served there. My first finds are humble but I'm excited to share them. My grandmother had the same butter dish and the casserole is the perfect size and will get lots of use.

William Monroe

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This kid has the most beautiful eyes Always eager to give Bella hugs and kisses Wanting to be where the action is Off on another adventure William is my second born. He's my laid back little man. At two and a half he is determined and strong willed but very kind. He's our cuddlebug. Where Jacob is thoughtful and analytical. William will act first, think later. He's a funny little guy who marches to beat of his own drummer (often with his eyes closed). Always ready with a hug or a, "Big Squeeze" as he likes to say. He is his big brothers little shadow following him into any situation (sometimes right into trouble) and also like Jacob, William adores his new baby sister.

Growing too fast

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When I worked at baby gap many moons ago I would occasionally have the opportunity to buy a cute little something for a child that was nothing more than a twinkle in my eye. After my generous employee discount I paid next to nothing. I think I paid $3.00 for this jumper. It is corduroy. It is pink. It has the cutest little bloomers to go underneath and this is the only time she will wear it because soon it will be Summer and corduroy is out of the question. She just couldn't be any sweeter:-) I forgot to mention it's also reversable!

The best thing since............,,,

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On Saturday the kids and I went up to Havertown, PA to visit Stephen's cousin Karen. It was also the first time we got to meet her adorable son Russ who is ten months old. They also got to meet Bella. Which brings me to the subject of my post. Have you heard of Sock Ons? They are an amazing little invention which solves the problem of keeping socks on your little ones little feet. Karen received a pair when Little Russ was born and has been giving them away to all of her Mon friends. I have become an instant believer and have already been on Amazon to buy more! Pictured below are, Barbara (my mother in law), Karen and Russ, and Bella and Mommy:-)

Jacob Karl

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I updated on Bella. I figured I'd better do the same for the boys. I turn on the charm when someone pulls out a camera.  I love help wherever I can Mostly I like digging in the dirt I adore my baby sister Jacob turned four in January. When asked about his personality I say he's Spirited. I think he has a brilliant future as an engineer, musician, or lawyer. He is extremely helpful around the house and loves his brother and sister (most all of the time) He's sweet and funny and loves being outside. He is my first born and I wouldn't trade him for any other kid around!