We had an unseasonable warm winter, and then a longer spring this year. It was perfect! We got to play outside a lot. Here are some photos from our winter fun:
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Alemitu loves animals. Poor Scooby would stay outside just to get a break from her. Then Alemitu would stare out the window sadly, until I let her go outside to play with Scooby some more. |
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The boys love playing in the back of the truck. |
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Busy Schedule = Kids That Fall Asleep In The Car |
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We always go to a Spring Training game with Grandpa Allen. |
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Grandpa Allen bought Alemitu a soccer goal (She calls it a "gold") |
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Lots of Four Square when my parents come to town. |
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Lots and lots of trash talk |
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Sabrina, well, the "family" got a new puppy!!! Meet Donny. |
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It took a little while, but Scooby and Donny are the best of friends. |
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Easter Sunday |
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She won't stop squeezing Donny. Ever. Not ever. |
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Alemitu's school recommended she go to the eye doctor. She is far sighted, but a lot of kids grow out of it, so we opted to hold off on getting glasses. |
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Wes at his school's fun run to raise money. The boys love doing this. |
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The boys started playing basketball again. I can't find Wes' picture right now, but this is Calvin's. |
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Wes trying to get a rebound. |
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Alemitu loves preschool. |
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The teachers kept talking about how surprised they were that she would get right in there and play hard with the boys in class . . . even though she is smaller than everyone else. That's what happens when you have older brothers. |
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We visit one of my very best friends on Wednesdays - Ms. Charlene. I used to do her hair each week since 2007, but now we just go to visit. Alemitu calls her grandma. |
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Alemitu got a big girl bed. |
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Adam came home from a wedding and brought me a flower. Alemitu was upset that daddy didn't bring her a flower. Somehow, my daughter ended up with the flower. |
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Valentine's Day hair. |
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Straight hair |
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Scootering in style |
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Alemitu started playing soccer. She LOVED it. Sometimes, we had to get on to her a bit about trash talking. |
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The boys playing tetherball in the rain. Alemitu sad because she can't join in right now. She wants to do everything her brothers do. |
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Riding her balance bike |
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The boys each scored a few goals this season. |
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Wes was sick, so Dr. Alemitu came to the rescue. |
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The boys had to dress up for an Ellis Island project at school. |
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