More to come soon...

I feel the need to post something to let you know that I am still here. I keep intending to download all the photos from Easter and our trip to the beach-I just have to find the usb cable first. The past couple of weeks have been a lot of fun for our family. We went to Silver Falls the day before Easter and Caitlin walked under the South Falls twice, then had breakfast with Chani and Mark Easter morning, and had an early dinner/late lunch the Ryan's side of our family. The Easter bunny decided not to bring Caitlin a new bicycle, instead allowing her parents the credit for the gift which turned out to be a better decision because she was able to choose the pink and purple Barbie bike and the Easter bunny maybe wouldn't have picked such a beautiful one. She's much stronger on her bike this year has ridden everyday since she got it a week ago. Last Monday was a really big day for us- we went to see Hannah Montana in the movie theater, then we went to the doctor for a prescription for the ear infection that won't go away, then we bought a new bike, then she came down with the stomach flu. I jokingly blame the upset stomach on the movie, but Caitlin really really loved the movie so clearly it would not be the reason she was fine before going into the theater and sick as ever coming out of it. Luckily the flu was short lived and we went back to the beach this past weekend as for a fun visit with my friend Becky! We had a lovely time visiting and catching up, had our nails painted, went to an art show/auction to support a local private non-profit school, and then went swimming and watched Bedtime Stories. Sunday brought more nice weather and more bicycle riding and a visit with a home bound pregnant friend. Whew, I am exhausted just thinking about all that we did. Hopefully the nice weather we've been experiencing sticks around and we can go out and do more! On a rather sad note this morning I accidentally spilled my bowl of cereal all over Caitlin's favorite dress that she had nicely laid out to take to school for picture day. She was rather heartbroken but graciously picked out something else to wear. I pretty much feel like a heel. They're doing re-takes tomorrow so if I can manage I will have her dress cleaned and ready for the retakes and maybe regain a little credibility as a mother. Wish me luck!