We' ve been busy around here as of late.
A few weeks ago Erick's parent's came to town and Wesley had his baby blessing. Here's all the cousins together from the Baker side, our kids and then the wonderful Rex and Alice. It's so nice when they come to play. Usually Rex is following Cora and Cash is following Rex. Alice is always eating something, and then Bryant is usually off complaining in a corner somewhere hoping we'll cave in and just let him watch a movie (seriously, he does this at every single family event and holiday).
While Erick's parents were here I thought we would do something special so we went to Old Salem. It was alright. Cash didn't like it much so we mostly hung outside with Wesley and the stroller while every one toured. Cash was kind of scared of all the old people dressed in period clothing. Either way, it's always fun to spend time as a family. Here's the family in front of an old something-or-other.
Cora has had her heart set on having Grandma Janette at her birthday for a LONG time. So it worked out nicely that Grandma was able to come for her friend-party this year! We did a "Fancy Nancy" party with manicures, bracelet making, facials, silly masks, fancy cup cakes, pizza and fancy princess drinks! This picture was taken right before everyone started to arrive. Cora was soooo excited! Aunt Andrea and Uncle Mike came to help out too which was great because it turns out that five year olds making bracelets need help! Mike did his job by holding Wesley the entire time. The party was a great success!
And since then school has started, which is fabulous. I have time to clean my house again, I've even started going to a gym and doing classes (seriously, I hate the huge mirror at the front though...I feel like a stick figure drawing with all of these amazing looking ladies!), and am happy that I am actually keeping up! I may only be using the 10lb kettle bell, but I'm keeping up till the end! Anyways, It's fun. I especially love the extra time I get with my two sweet, sweet little boys. I love being able to focus on what Cash wants to do each day. When the older kids are home, I have to cater more towards them and their friends, etc. but I love being able to tailor our days to Cash now that the older two are at school. On the other hand Miss Cora is still claiming that she doesn't like school, and I do miss her a lot... so we'll see if we decide to stay in past Christmas. Her teacher seems very nice but does not send home any home work, and I'm not sure about the level of teaching going on, so I'm having Cora do 3-5 reading lessons at home each week...because she WILL learn to read this year one way or another! I'm starting to wonder about math...I'm going to be keeping an eye on what completed work they send home.
I'm also hoping to start some little preschool activities for Cash soon...anyways, that's what's been up with me lately!
