Epidemic???

OK...so maybe I'm just noticing it more since I just had my Gall Bladder taken out and all....but it really seems like it's becoming an epidemic around here!! I mean...come on...why are soo many people getting their Gall Bladders taken out around here! I personaly have 8 friends who have had there's out recently...and hear about many more. I hear from friends who live in other states that it's not a common thing where they are from. Maybe, I'm a little paranoid...but I'm starting to think there's something in the water! Just ask my husband, I'm a theory person...he laughs at all the conspiracy theories I can come up with...when my mind gets to wandering, who knows what I will come up with. Regardless...I no longer have a gall bladder, and the Doctors say I'll be better off without it. I'm really glad that they do the surgeries laparoscopicly! I went in for the surgery Monday at 6:30 AM and was out around 2:30 in the afternoon. It will be nice to go to bed without having searing pain from gall bladder attacks! I am still pretty uncomfortable from the surgery, but It's not that bad. Last night I even went to WalMart by myself because I needed to get a few things and was getting a little stir crazy...I'm one that needs to get out of the house on a regular basis. Besides, I think you heal quicker if you are up and moving at least a little. Eriik's parents and grandpa are in this week helping me out with the kids which has been a life saver! Eriik's dad has also been helping Eriik put together a new play gym for the kids, which has kept them busy most of the time. We had a little birthday party for June last night which was fun....she is such an awesome mother in law! Anyway...just wanted to give you a little update on what has been going on in my life this week. Here are some pics...(don't worry they are not of the surgery!!) just a few from the past few days.

The only candel I had was a number 4 from Alec's birthday, so we said that it stood for 4 times 14!

A San Antonio Easter!!!

We had a great time with my sister Kelly and niece Sydney in San Antonio this past weekend. We headed out on the road Thursday afternoon after picking up Alec from preschool. It was a nice little road trip with no snags along the way. The kids did great in the van...it really helps having the DVD player and some Veggie Tales as a backup! So, on Friday we spent the morning just hanging out and relaxing, then took a little walk to their park (which was REALLY nice). The bike trail to the park is right behind their house! Then we went to the Riverwalk and saw the sites and ate at the Rainforest Cafe. It was a really fun day. On Saturday we went miniture golfing, and had a great time despite the chilli misty weather. Easter sunday we went to their church and enjoyed a wonderful service. At the end of his sermon he had people come up on the stage one at a time (with worship music playing) holding signs that on on side said where they were without Christ and on the back where they are with with Christ. For example one said on the front "Alcoholic" and on the back "Jesus quenched my thirst"...it was powerful. Anyway, we attempted to get pics of the kids in the Easter clothes after church, but Ava was not in the mood apparently. We had Kelly's famous Chicken Tortilla soup for lunch which was really good! After dinner we dyed eggs, had an egg hunt and then played with the Cascarones (confetti eggs). It was a really fun weekend. Here are some pics.

On the Riverwalk!

Waiting to be seated at the Rainforest Cafe.

Walking to the park.

Before playing a little mini golf!

Before church with their Easter baskets...they are both smiling!

After church....Ava was not up for more pics.

When we got back to Kelly's house...she was calm again.

Right before the egg hunt. Ava took the opportunity to grab the first egg while we were taking the pic.

Showing off their eggs!

So pretty!

Books and a Bunny...

We have been going to the Library for "story time" since Alec was about 18 months old, and he has always loved it (I think he loved it even more when he was younger actually). Ava is not as big of a fan yet, but maybe it will grow on her. We go when we can...we hadn't been for several weeks, and I was actually not planning on it today. At the last minute I remembered that the "Easter Bunny" is always there the week before Easter...how could I pass up a free photo with the Easter bunny! So, we all piled in the mini van and headed for the Library. Ava was not very cooperative during story time, and just wanted to get out an run around, but Alec liked it. Ava's reaction to the Easter Bunny really surpised me since Alec has always been great with dressed up characters (and he is my more timid one). Ava doesn't ever seem to be afraid of anything....until today apparently. She got this VERY serious look on her face and got very quiet and withdrawn. Luckily I snapped a picture before she started crying! Anyway...Alec loved seeing the Easter bunny and had a great time at least!

As you can see she was fine when she wasn't looking at the Easter Bunny!

Team Work!

My two little sweeties are starting to get along better these days. They have been very affectionate with each other lately which is fun to see. Every night before bed they have to have a little hug and kiss fest, and Ava wants to sit on Alec's lap and snuggle for a minute. It's really cute. Today after we picked up Alec from preschool I was carrying the trash can back to our house because the wind had blown it down the street and Alec wanted to carry the lid....well of course so did Ava then. Alec was so sweet he said "Ava, we can carry it together...that's called "Team Work"! I was pretty impressed :) Lest I deceive you let me assure you that their relationship is far from perfect! They can really get into it over toys, and I hear Ava's high piched scream pretty much all day long because she wants a toy that Alec has or vise versa. But I just want to bask in the sweet little moments that come along every once in while....it's what keeps me going!

I also have a little video clip of the kids when they were having an affectionate moment. Alec and Eriik had just gotten back from the church father/son campout...as you'll see Ava really missed him! As always ignore my annoying commentary...it's like I just can't keep myself from talking (I feel like I have to repeat everything Ava sais just in case others can't understand her) ...oh well, at least the kids are cute.