We tried to grow dill...

I have only tried to grow dill once before, and it died.  This year, I tried to grow it for pickles, and it got eaten.  Not nibbled, EATEN.  But who could complain after we figured out what was eating it?!?!  Swallowtail caterpillars!  Needless to say, we'll be growing dill every year from now on.

Double Digits

Caroline has finally hit double digits!  She had some friends over for what was SUPPOSED to have been an outdoor water party....but it started storming shortly after everyone got there, so we decided to do it inside.  Still fun!  Of course, we celebrated again another day with her grandparents...and another cake!

We are Family

My mom hit the big 6-0 this year, so we had a party for her....well, two, sort of...one for church friends and then a week or so later, her mom, sisters, and other friends came over.  We had a friend take pictures for this momentous occasion.

So close to being a teen...

Hard to believe Jonathan is twelve!  Here are some pictures from his birthday party and his birthday celebration with us.  We also took him to the circus!

April Fools!

The boys had youth group shortly after April Fools Day, so we had a bit of fun tricking the kids in their group.  We started with "hamburgers"... really 'Nilla wafers with peppermint patties, green-dyed coconut, and red and yellow frosting for "ketchup" and "mustard".  They were a hit!!

Then there were cupcakes for "dessert".  These were muffin-sized meatloaf with green-dyed mashed potatoes.  Also a hit!  Nothing returned home with the boys.

Cherry Blossoms

One of the best things about living near DC is Cherry Blossom time.  Every April, the cherry trees along the Tidal Basin come into flower, and it's just gorgeous!  This year, we had both sets of grandparents come along.  What fun!

Happy Easter

Christ is died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!  Amen!