Just too many things to mention!

The past month or so has been filled with lots of fun and special times. Sorry in advance for this super long post. Here's a run down: Andrew turned the big FOUR, Easter, Elizabeth eating cereal and now a few veggies, Mother's Day, SeaWorld. Add that into the everyday mix of our crazy life. Phew! Tired yet? :)
We celebrated Andrew's birthday as best we could with everyone passing around a sickness. Unfortunately, on his acutal birthday, Ella was really sick and had to go the the dr. We spent a lot of it at the dr.'s office but he didn't seem to really care. It was his special day and nothing was going to ruin it. Here are a few pictures from his birthday. Happy Birthday Andrew! I can't believe you are four already! The day after Andrew's birthday was Easter. The kids had fun finding their baskets and eating lots and lots of candy. It was just a wonderful day spent with the family. Elizabeth is a big girl and is LOVING food (obviously). She eats cereal, squash and sweet potatoes. I haven't got around to making carrots yet, but that is next up. I am sure she will love those, too! Here is Elizabeth eating her first bites of cereal! Up next...Mother's Day. This one was super special because we were able to spend it with Stella. It has been such a long time that Eric actually got to see his Mom on Mother's Day so it really was extra special. I was spoiled all day and showered with hugs and kisses. Eric and the kids got me a digital picture frame so I can have it at work to look at my babies all day. Love it! As with everyday, I am thankful to be a mom of three healthy, beautiful children. And although some days I don't know my own name and barely have time to get dressed that day, I wouldn't have it any other way. I LOVE being a Mom!! SeaWorld! Eric and I took Andrew to Sea World for part of his birthday present. Stella watched the girls. Thank you Stella! We weren't quite sure what to do with ourselves with just one kid! :) It was so nice to spend time with just him. We took him on a Friday and spent the night. I am not sure which was more of a hit, SeaWorld or staying at a hotel. We got to see everything at the park and even had dinner with Shamu. We were able to eat right next to his tank and they did a private show. It was really amazing. When we went to see the whales underwater viewing area, one of the whales came right up to the glass. The trainers had said they can see the people through the glass and like to try and interact with them. Well, this one whale loved Andrew and this other little boy. He came and just stayed in front of the glass for awhile and then swam around and came back. It was so neat. Here is a little video of the whale coming back for the second time.