A "lost" tooth

I am proud to announce that Drew has officially lost his first tooth...in more ways than one.

A few weeks ago he was so proud to discover that he had a wiggly tooth. Finally, it was time to pull it out. That tooth was about to fall out! However, Drew would not let anyone touch it and did not want to see it bleed. So, his impatient big brother and sister, dying to help him out, had to sit back and wait until... the other day we all noticed it was MISSING! Poor Drew did not know where it was. Either it fell out or he swallowed it. It remains a mystery. The older kids could not BELIEVE he let this horrible thing happen. "What about the tooth fairy," they shouted! "He does not have anything to put under his pillow!"

So I suggested they write the tooth fairy a note explaining what had happened. With a little help from big brother Brittian. The job was done. I am happy to announce that the tooth fairy found the note acceptable and left the goods behind. The kids were thrilled to find out that there is grace with the tooth fairy!

BOYS.......

Am I the only one who has gone places only to find that when arriving at the destination...a child forgot to wear shoes!
I can't tell you how many times this has happened to our family.
Today, I took all 5 kids to the Super Walmart to get some needed items for a birthday party. I had my list ready and treats for the kids. I was prepared...or so I thought. As soon as I opened the door, Drew slowly explained that he forgot his shoes. "DREW!" I said...or maybe shouted! "Ok, well you will have to ride in the buggy and Adah will push Annascott in the umbrella stroller." We were all set to go when I noticed Brittian was still in the car. "Let's go Brittian!" I was getting a little impatient by this time. He creeps out and with a very scared and ashamed look on his face admits to me that he forgot his shoes too. This sent me over the edge. Well, we are not going home I thought and I am not pushing (and can't push him) him a buggy...so...
Then I saw right before my eyes a lovely pair of Adah's pink flip flops. I said, "Well, lucky for you. You can wear these." So, knowing my patience was wearing thin... he slipped on those cute flops and wore them throughout the entire Walmart adventure. If only you could have seen my 85 pound son wearing pink flip flops 2 sizes too small...with his foot hanging out the back. 
It was all I could do to keep from laughing...
Big guy in little pink flops... 

Easter

This Easter everyone came over to our house for dinner and an Egg Hunt. What a beautiful day it was to celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior.

The eggs were found in all of maybe 2 minutes.

Annascott gives James a friendly unwanted push.