Memorial Day weekend

The weather was pretty nice this morning (before the showers that are coming this afternoon) so we decided to take the kids out for a "ride". Asher had his first run in the BOB. Heading out...And getting home...
CK took Reese on her first bike ride
She thought it was pretty fun
We also recently purchased what we refer to as "the cage". Really it's a protective barrier for Asher to let him play without having to fear being hit over the head with a block, book or other painful object.
See? Happy boy safe in his cage :)
The kids like it because they can still talk to each other
Reese has now decided it's fun to put whatever she's eating in her hair. This one was watermelon (or water-lemon as Reese says). Needless to say we take a few more baths these days than we used to.
This one is for Sarah since she sent Asher this lamb for Christmas. Reese has noticed it and lately it's her favorite animal to carry around and sleep with. However, once in awhile she lets her brother play with it.

What a week

Well, after a 91-hour work week (we have to record our hours so, yes, I counted each and every one) I am back from the abyss. Actually the week went really well at work and CK and the kids went up to Malta for the week so it worked out well for both of us. I got home late Saturday night and spent Sunday hanging out with the kids (of course!) Today we took Reese and Asher to daycare for the first time. It was a really weird feeling to come home to an empty, quiet house. Not sure when the last time that happened was :) We were able to get some house planning done, CK played basketball and I (unfortunately) got an afternoon of work in before we picked up the kids. Reese had a great time playing with the other kids and barely remembered we were gone until we got there. Of course, she was so excited she decided not to nap but promptly fell asleep on the way home. I'm sure she'll adjust and be into their regular routine in no time. It's back to SLC for me tomorrow morning (this time only until Thursday) and then a long weekend- yay! Here are some pictures we took of the kids this weekend:

I don't know what I think about this kissing your sister thing...
Uh oh here she comes again...save me Mom!
Ugh, too late!
Skyping with Grandma and Grandpa LaFond
Happy boy

A future chef?

Katelyn, Asher, Andrew and ReeseAndrew and Asher (with matching head scratches)
Reese received this fantastic kitchen from her Great Aunt Debbie (who sells all kinds of cool kids' toys here if you're looking for a great gift)She's already a multitasker...
Whipping up some eggs?
Progress: