A look at April in Reverse (loaded pics that way)

Last night Drew got home after the boys had baths and put on pajamas.
That didn't stop him from testing out the new riding setup.

We celebrated Easter at my mom's house with my sister's family.
(From left to right) Ben, Grace, Mom, Betsy, Noah, and Philip

Ben got new soccer socks and a soccer ball for his birthday. He and Noah decided to put on their socks and jump on the the trampoline one night. (It looks like Ben has seen Karate Kid.)

Our neighbors got new patio furniture and we got a new play house.
I have given the boys a month to enjoy it before it gets put on the curb for recycling.

The following pictures are from Ben's birthday party.

He invited his best buddies, Anna, Bennett and Paul (along with their families) to a breakfast for dinner party.

Ben, Paul, Micah and Noah

Micah, Lauren, Karie, Bennett, Ben and Noah

Finally, this is a video from my dad's 60th birthday party.
(from right to left) Betsy, Ben, Philip, Noah, Grace, Marshall, Chad and Peggy.

Bed time discussions

I will be posting pictures from April sometime soon. I just had to share a conversation the boys had earlier this week.

One night the boys were talking after I had put them to bed. I came up to ask them to be quiet. They told me they were talking about what they want to do when they grow up. Since they were clearly not tired and also having a great time together, I let them talk for 10 more minutes (until 9:00). As I was leaving the room, Ben told me he was going to wear his Spiderman backpack to college. I decided to wait until the morning to hear the rest of their plans for the future. So here it is...

When they grow up (drum roll please), they are going to eat popcorn and candy and drink soda in their beds while they watch movies.

Its nice to know they have such high aspirations for themselves as adults.

Costume Week at the Miller's House

This past Sunday was the Young Life 5K run in Bridgewater. Noah and I dressed up for our run together (me running...Noah riding). We mixed superhero costumes at will and came up with the ones pictured above and below. We won second prize in the costume contest. And yes, I did manage to wear the wig for the entire race.

Noah and Aiden dressed up during one afternoon together while Ben and Heidi took naps. They did an excellent job protecting me from bad guys. Who wouldn't be intimidated by these guys?