Playing catch up...from April...

Once April hit things got BUSY!  Jack started playing basketball - he had practice on Thursday after school and had games on Saturday mornings. He really did a great job.  You could notice marked improvement from his first game to his last.

And  this is how Evan spent most of his car time driving back and forth to sporting events...Zzzz

In early May Fernanda learned  how to ride her bike without training wheels...in fact she never had training wheels!!  Every girl needs a princess bike helmet!

On a cold May day Fernanda had a field day at school.  She was so excited to participate.

My sideline buddy!

Jack and Fernanda finished strong with AWANA this year!

Warm spring mornings call for outside coloring.

At the end of April baseball started!
Getting that arm warmed up!

Working on his stance.

Working on his swing.

Such a happy baby!

The first game of the season!

One run for the Marlins!!!

This girl is full of smiles!

Evan's first ride on the swing...he wasn't so sure...

First slide ride.

It may be better with some help from a sister...

Jack enjoys helping Evan explore the park.

My park crew!

Fernanda's end of school program in May was awesome. She was a wolf in the skit, she did a great job!

She graduated pre-school this year...on to Kindergarten :(

They would go to a park everyday!

My little explorer...she LOVES water and dirt.

Jack was blessed to have Papa and Nana join him for grandparents day at school this year.

I walked into the living room and saw this...looking at the zoo map

So sweet!

At the beginning of the summer Fernanda needed help with the monkey bars...not anymore!!!

My baby boy turned 1in April...I still can't believe it.  I actually miss taking the monthly pictures, it was fun to see how he had changed and to see all the kids together.

At the age of 1 he weighed in at 20lbs, 10oz and was 30.25 inches tall and  100% perfect!

Since we were having a party that weekend, we just did a pie for his birthday day (I'm pretty sure he requested French silk  pie...). He was eager to have some pie!

Papa  and Nana came for the big party and lucky for us it fell over Easter weekend!

"Oh let me get my hands on that!!!"

"This is good stuff! I've sure been missing out!"

Presents!

The Easter bunny was at it again this year...not sure how he managed four trails but he did!!  (pardon the uncombed hair)

I am thankful EVERY day for these little sweethearts. They are each so special in their own way, we love them soooo much!

In the blink of an eye...

 This young man is growing up very quickly before our very eyes.  Looking back at these pictures from February, I can tell such a huge difference in him.

He is constantly moving, he is one BUSY boy! He keeps us on our toes.  He had his first urgent care visit a few weeks ago - he took a tumble off the desk. He was a bit sore but no broken bones.

Early February we took a long weekend trip to sunny AZ to visit Papa and Nana.

 The kids did very well traveling...movies and suckers!

We did some SERIOUS relaxing.

 The  pool was overtaken by three little Pelhams!

 Zack even did some work in his office.

 Evan and I watched while they swam.  No diapers in the pool.

 Happy Happy Kids!

 Time for a ride in the golf cart.

 We did do some sightseeing.  We visited a local park and found a carousel.

 Papa, Zack and Jack attended a Sun's game! 

 AZ has a great zoo!  We fed the giraffes and rode the train.

 Fernanda got to see one of her favorite animals - "mingos"

 Papa taught Jack how to play pickle-ball.

 And the highlight of the trip...picking oranges!  That's all the kids talked about when we got home!

 Someone couldn't get enough!

We had a great time, thank you Papa and Nana!!

It was a very sad day for the kids when we had to leave.  

 Back to winter reality! 

I have two very good helpers.

 Evan climbs EVERYWHERE!!!!

 February marked 10 months for this growing boy - WOW!

 Happy Valentines Day from the crew!

 Working on his computer.

 We have a little fashionista on our hands.  She dresses better than me half the time!

Fernanda was invited to a birthday party at an art studio - she is quite the artist! 

 Time for takeoff!

 Our newest student.  Since his fall, he is a bit leery of the desk...

Beautiful March day for a trip to the zoo.

Animal lovers!

 Enjoying a nice spring day!

Always time for hoops.  Jack starts basketball next week!

We had an unexpected visitor that flew in while eating dinner...a pheasant!

T.R.O.U.B.L.E with a capital "T"!

Wacky hair day at school! 

Aaaaaaand just like that he is 11 months! 

Jack had an art show and dad was out of town so we gave him a virtual showing!

Spring Training for the Pelhams! 

And yet another birthday party invite...the gymnastics academy.  Fernanda did rather well with her gymnastic skills.

A still  moment...
On March 24 Evan starting walking - watch out world!!!

Trying  to avoid the camera!  Such a sweet face!

Fernanda likes to pretend she is Mary.  She wants me to be the angel and "bring her good news!"

 In a few short days this handsome fella will be a year old...

 WHAT, IT'S APRIL?!?!?!?!?!?!?