Teething

Matilda will chew on anything and Tavin doesn't want to be left out. Her first tooth has poked through and another is on it's way.

Duck Pond

Beautiful day at the duck pond and park. We brought bread to feed the ducks and geese. Tavin would throw a piece and then eat a piece. I made the mistake of giving Tavin a whole piece of bread thinking he'd continue to tear and throw, silly me...Tavin threw the entire piece of bread in the pond and "splash" just like in Charlie and Lola! One of the ducks was not bashful at all and got a little too close for comfort. Those ducks must be getting used to kids throwing bread at them.

Just for fun!

Good boy Tavin eating his breakfast and looking cool with his hat!

Little boys don't sit still for very long, and Tavin is no exception to this rule.

All prettied up with a bow!

I almost forgot to post Easter!

 Latest and greatest family photo.

 The new Easter Bunny, Matilda.

 Raina and Tavin "fixing" Heidi's hair. (photo from Karen)

Matilda and her first Easter basket. (photo from Karen)

Spaghetti night!

Spaghetti is something Tavin will always eat, never fails. Tavin doesn't know it but there is actual chicken cut into tiny pieces in the sauce....and he ate it all! Mwahahaha.

Matilda's first touch, taste and smell of spaghetti and garlic toast! She was so excited! Finally, real food! A bath immediately followed.

Here it is folks...video coverage of Matilda enjoying her dinner!

Some Michigan cousin photos...

These are just a few of my favorite photos from the visit.

"...Ahhhh, land at last." (Sam)

Rob is so cool.

The boys...Tavin was watching Rob very closely and trying to mimic him...

Auntie Anne, Tavin and Tavin's toes...and some wine, don't forget the delicious wine!!

Matilda and Jack. He was so good to her!

Liam, Rob and Tavin. Those four-year-olds look so big next to our two-year-old!

This is all about Elise...she cracks me up. (Elise, Rob, Liam, Sam, Matilda & Jack)

One of my favorites without a doubt. This is right outside the Washington Pavilion, what a blast!

Rob, Raina & Tavin out on the Gillen's deck.

Piper, Sam, Elly, Cecilia & Jack.

Tavin, Rob, Liam & Raina.

Teddy!

Cousin's from Michigan come to South Dakota

A few of my favorite videos from our time together.

They've arrived! The boys played catch while Aunt Elly and Aunt Anne unloaded the car. Such a beautiful April day!

...and it begins....Tavin wasn't sure what to do...

The boys and their fort...

 

Fun times at the Washington Pavilion Science Center!

Miss Matilda checking herself out in the mirror...we took a little break for some quiet time.

Playing in the Gillen's backyard.