The Longest's

Nora went today for her first dental visit. She was so excited and such a brave girl, she went back all by herself! They said her teeth looked great! When she was all done they gave her a new "sponge bob" toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and a cool toy. Since I didn't get any pictures of her actually sitting in her chair, I took a couple of her with her new toothbrush and paste. Let me tell you my heart sunk when they took her back all by herself...she is growing up way too fast!!!!! Look at that beautiful smile!

This year for Easter, just like the past 4 Easters, we have hosted my family at our house. We had so much fun. For the first time since we have been hosting it, we actually got to do the Easter egg hunt outside! Nora had so much fun finding all of the eggs for her and her sister. As you can see by the last picture, Nora was worn out from all of the excitement on Easter! On Saturday we colored Easter eggs and Nora had fun with that too. Gretchen having fun coloring eggs too! Her pretty eggs! Nora found her Easter Basket! She was so happy with her Easter basket! The girls on Easter morning Gretchen and her Easter basket! Nora and her pretty dress Gretchen trying mashed potatoes for the first time! Nora on the Easter egg hunt Gretchen enjoying the beautiful day Grandma helping Nora open her Easter eggs Uncle Matt and Nora blowing bubbles Nora at the end of the day...poor tired girl!

We have been taking advantage of the few days of nice weather that we have had. The girls love being outside...almost as much as their dad! Nora has become a little soccer girl. Nana and Papa bought her a new soccer ball and a soccer net, she loves it! Nora actually resting for a moment Sadie resting in the cool dirt after playing frisbie Me and my girl Gretchen going for her first wagon ride Nora playing hopscotch Our little soccer player!

I braved taking the girls to the Children's Museum by myself and we had so much fun. Nora had so much fun that I literally had to drag her out of there after over 2 hours of playing. Even little Gretchen had fun as you can see by the photos! Dentist Nora BUBBLES! Going Shopping! Gretchen playing with building blocks Nora having fun with the building blocks too.

Here are some updated pictures of my cutie Gretchen! Enjoy! My little cutie! The girls taking a bath together...they have so much fun! Making her noices! She just sneezed...I couldn't resist! This is Gretchen when she wakes up! "Look mommy all gone!" Papa and Gretchen Playing with her new toy from Nana and Papa!