A Visit From the Hodgeman/Sandor Clan

Last Sunday we got to hang out with some great friends.  They each took time out of their very busy schedules to come visit us over Spring Break.  It was a short visit but we have so much fun every time we get together.

Nash, Nolan, Rob and Kylie at the races

Lynn and Nash looking at pictures

Kylie keeping an eye on Nolan

Nolan and Al sharing a Kodak moment

We had so much fun hanging out with the "Hodgedors."  See you all again soon!!!

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The bus rolled out around 11:15 on Saturday morning with Jason behind the wheel.   Some of us watched the only Bi-State parade in the U.S. while others chose not to stand outside in the cold and wind.  The rest of the day was spent eating, drinking, dancing and laughing with friends and family.

Whit and Evan

Daniele and Will

Judy and Peg

Jason and Me

Jen and Me

Whitney borrowed the leprechaun's costume

The bus rolled back home just after midnight...Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Quotes from Nash (3 years old)

Nolan lifted up my shirt to see my belly button.
Nash:  "Mom, do you have a baby in your tummy?"
Me:  "No, do you think Mommy should have another baby in her tummy?"
Nash:  "How bout you just have me in there.  But we need a door."

Let's Catch Up...again

Nolan and Nash spinning around in the office chair

UGH!  Has it really been that long since I posted last?  I have no idea how this happens...wait...yes I do!  We battled colds around here for what seemed like WAY too long.  I guess it could have been worse.  I did call the doctor about Nolan's cold but of course they said, "That sounds a lot like the virus going around."  Eventually it ran it's course and now our little man is really starting to motate.  Today he stood up in the middle of the floor and took off.  He was watching a movie and saw the girls in "Despicable Me" twirling like ballerinas.  All of the sudden I see him stand up and try to hurl himself into a spin.  He ended up on the floor every time but it was hilarious to watch.  He is even attempting to walk across the tile which makes me really nervous but he is doing so great.   Since I posted last Nolan also produced tooth #9.  The right top lateral incisor.  He is trying to say more words like, "juice" and "Will."  It's sounds like "jsh" and "weeo."   :0)

Nolan trying out the scooter

Nash had his 2nd dentist appointment Tuesday morning and he did great.  No cavities but Dr. Chris reminded me that he has a significant overbite and I can expect a hefty orthodontic bill in the future.  What can we expect?  Jason and I both had braces.  I just hope the boys have Jason's eye sight!  After the dentist we cruised over to Dr. Anderson's office for Nash's 3 year check up.  He weighed 31.9 pounds and was 37.5 inches tall.  He is in the 50th percentile for height and weight.  He said Nash was the smartest 3 year old he has ever seen.  OK, he didn't really but I'm sure he was thinking it.  :0)  He asked if I limited their TV watching.  I lied.  Winter is tough but this week Nana and I are really trying hard to push the games and puzzles and steer away from the movies.  Nash would watch them over and over if we let him.  But then again, he loves puzzles and coloring too.  He had to get an immunization and the nurse did great because she was the only one in the room that didn't cry.  That doesn't get easier for me.

Nash with bed head eating the whip cream off the top of his hot chocolate

Last weekend we went to Des Moines for Jason's Employee Family Fun Weekend.  We stayed at the Adventureland Inn.  Nana and Nini went with us.  We swam in the pool and spent some down time at Jordan Creek Mall.  That place is nice!  It was fun to get away for a few days.

Nolan and Nana watching the swimmers

Our little fish Nemo.  I mean Nash.

Nini and Nash under the water fountain

Nini and Nolan playing in the pool

Nash, Jason, Nolan and me

Today we toured a preschool.  Nash cried when we left.  I think he's ready.  This weekend we are getting the party bus out and celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a bunch of friends.  It should be a good time.