Baseball Season!

Baseball season started a few weeks ago. I really need to take more photos, but here are a few. Andrew is on the Brewers. He is currently playing mostly left field, but had started pitching again, and is an amazing hitter (currently 2nd in the batting order). These photos are from Kendyl's first game, dressed in the Yankees outfit Andrew bought her before she was born, and the Yankees hat he got her for Christmas.

Steven's Special Day

Steven and I have been planning his special day for awhile (since February)! He knew he wanted to go to the Playmobil store (Woodbridge, NJ) so I found a few things in the area, and ultimately we decided to go to the Liberty Science in NJ, just across the river from NYC. It's actually in Liberty State Park - home of The Statue of Liberty. We were able to see her from the road, but decided to do the musuem first. Above Steven is at the Skyscraper exhibit - walking on beams 1.5 floors above the ground - cool! He didn't get too far before fear took over, but I am so proud he tried it! Below was in the health sciene area where you could be a scientist and we were working on HIV antibodies (not real!). This was one of his favorites.

Here we are as close to The Statue of Liberty as we could get without hopping on the ferry. We decided to wait for Andrew and Tim and make that a family trip. It was quite windy, but such a nice day!
Then we went to dinner at the Rainforest Cafe - yumm, and so much fun! Finally we got to the Playmobil store. He used his birthday money to treat himself to more toys. He really does play with them everyday, so who can complain. He is using his imagination daily. He was able to get a spy car and police car for his police/robber set; a dentist set and operating set for his hospital. He was a great shopper as it was buy 1 get 1 50% off!

We had a great time and can't wait to have another special day!

Steven is 8!

Where did the time go?!?!? Here is Steven in his annual picture with Tigger. I'll have to scan and post a few of these from the past so you can see how much he has grown.
Steven had quite a birthday! His birthday fell on the day the scouts were camping at the Franklin Institute, so we celebrated over breakfast. He woke up to balloons on his bed and his door covered in streamers. Then we had a donut family breakfast (we never eat breakfast together during the week) with lots of candles. He celebrated at school with soft pretzels, and Daddy picking him (and Andrew) up at noon to go to the FI early. They had tickets to see the Star Wars exhibit and tour the museum early. Thanks to one of the dads for tipping off FI, as right before the IMAX film, the entire theater sung to Steven. What a memorable day!

Look Who's 6 Months Old Already!!!!

I can't believe how quickly this time has gone. I guess that's because we are having so much fun with her. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect little girl for our family. She totally adores her brothers, smiles at everything and for everyone, has the best laugh - and sleeps like a champ! Her pleasant disposition and great sleeping habits allow us to still spend time with the boys and each other. We had no idea what we were missing and are so glad she is a part of our family!

Happy 6 Months Pie!

Family Updates

Sorry, no pictures with this post. I am too busy trying to do/finish the yearbook to upload and sort.........but we have some great happenings in the Winn household.

Andrew was chosen to be a sound tech for the 5th grade play/musical - Aladdin. He does not like to be on stage, but wanted to be involved and is so excited for the opportunity. So right now his current activities include....saxophone (band before school 1x week), play practice, basketball intermurals, scouts and baseball. Phew! I couldn't say no to the play as I love when he tries new things. Last year he tried chorus and art club, but didn't care for them. He also started saxophone and intermurals which he enjoys.

Steven is anxious to get on stage so I am looking for a local amateur theater group (we have a ton, just finding one closer with a children's production is hard). He enjoys scouts and is building a rocket to launch at their next meeting. He is so excited to spend his birthday (this Friday) sleeping at the Franklin Institute with scouts (and Dad and Andrew).

Kendyl is growing too fast! She is now eating cheerios and "puffs" like a pro (chewing) and will soon be able to feed herself. Tonight she ate the same dinner we had - her first REAL food. Homemade chicken rice soup. She loved the rice, peas and corn. And she can devour a graham cracker in no time. She has been fighting a stomach bug since Wednesday (and so kindly shared with Steven and I) so she is eating a lot less, but wants more challenging foods.

Tim - well I hope to post some amazing news for him soon. In the meantime he continues to be a wonderful Dad and husband, and amazing chef (yes, he does most of the cooking). He is working out in the yard every chance he gets, he just loves it. He tilled the garden and planted strawberries today. And of course scouts. He is working on some more fun things for the spring.

Me - trying to stay afloat with the yearbook, work and being a mom. Hmmmmmmm, guess I'd better clean the house too! With the consignment sale behind me (made some $$ off some of the boys clothes and baby items we already no longer need - boohoo), I hope life will slow down a bit so we can start enjoying more family time and do some work around the house. If I could hire a driver for Andrew, life would be much easier!

Easter

Our Family

Doesn't Kendyl look like such a big girl? It must be because the Easter Bunny brought her her first tooth!!! Actually her first teeth - yup, both bottom teeth arrives Easter morning. Too cute!

Here are the kids with their great grandparents.

Our wonderful kids!

Big Girl!

Egg Hunts

The EB is very generous and hides eggs both inside and out! He hides the hardboiled eggs inside (and a few plastic) and hundreds of plastic ones outside. We have breakfast in between the hunts (and we had to wait for Kendyl to wake up from her nap). It was cold, but fun.
Sylvester tries to help Steven.