How cute is this?

We let them have a sleepover in Natalie's room last night.  And we came back an hour later and they were both asleep!  We couldn't believe it!

OBX!

We just got back from a week's vacation with family and friends in Duck, NC. It was such a fun week, spending time relaxing and playing at the beach and pool, seeing sand dunes, hanging out.  The weather was perfect and I think we all enjoyed ourselves.

Natalie and Austin spending time on the deck chairs

This little crab joined our beach party

porch swing/hammock

Relaxing!

Sunset on the boardwalk

our home for the week - Katherine's Kove

the boys at the surf

surfer girl

Danny still prefers to keep his toes out of the sand

Natalie and I both love the beach

Driving on the beach in Corolla

a wild horse we spotted in Corolla

Catching Up

A lot has happened around here, but that didn't seem to include blogging.  I'll try to play catch up tonight and post a few pictures from the recent weeks.

Along with finishing the first grade, Natalie also "bridged" from being a Girl Scout Daisy into a Brownie. 

 We've also been spending a lot of time with some of the cousins.  We celebrated Uncle Steve's college graduation and the kids had a great time playing and posing for pictures.  (Although Danny didn't know he was posing for this and we caught him red handed drinking out of the faucet).

 Then we all took turns last weekend holding the newest baby cousin, Alex.  She is just as tiny and sweet as can be. 

Not pictured was Anna.  For some reason I didn't get any pictures of her.  Well, I know the reason: once again we invaded the senior living home and her and Danny raced up and down the hall tormenting the residents.  Danny stopped just long enough to hold the baby for me to snap the picture then he was off again.

And a shout out to our good friends Brian and Ashleigh who welcomed their new baby girl this morning into their family.  Welcome Olive!  And congratulations to big sister Lilly!  We cannot wait to see pictures of your new addition and meet her in person.

Happy Mother's Day

A visit with family

We had the pleasure of spending time with our newest niece, Alex, this weekend when Eric and Katie brought the girls up for a quick day trip.  We all invaded the senior's home where my Grandfather lives to visit, have lunch and cause a little commotion.  Several of the residents came out to see what all the noise was about, but really I think they enjoyed seeing the kids all laughing and playing. 

Baby Shower and a Spring Concert

Our good friends, Brian and Ashleigh, are getting ready to welcome their 2nd baby this summer. Natalie and I had a chance to spend time with Ash and Lil this weekend.

Lilly is going to make a great big sister!  She loves this baby so much already.

And tonight was the 1st Grade Spring Concert at school.  They sung 4 songs and it was super cute!

Danny did pretty well during the concert ....

Was even clapping at all the appropriate times ...

Until he just had enough and threw himself on the floor and decided to just lay in the middle of the aisle. 

Since he was being quiet, we let it go.  Overall, I think a great time was had by all.

Happy Easter from the Badour Family!