boys boys boys

We're having fun getting the baby to smile... He has the cutest smile! The other thing he has been doing this week is learning to use his hands. He has begun to "bat" at toys, and he grabs on to my shirt and won't let go.... He continues to be calm, content, happy, sleepy baby... But he is really getting a personality. One night last week he was crying at bedtime, which is unusual for him... He was actually screaming as if in pain for a couple of hours. At 10pm, we decided that I should take him up to the after hours clinic... Of course, the 1/4 mile drive over to the clinic cured him b/c as soon as we got there he was all smiles and coo's for the Doc. Apparently, he must have had a gas bubble or something. Oh well, better safe than sorry!

Lincoln has been training for swim team. He is best at the back stroke. In just a couple of weeks he will have his 1st swim meet! He looked adorable as he performed at the school PTA meeting, singing songs with hand motions. I can't believe he is finishing up Kindergarten already! He is still in piano, and even though it is a struggle to get him to practice, he is doing well. He is such a great big brother to the baby and is learning new ways to help each day. He is a great help when Ron is out of town!

Lawson decided to cut his own bangs, so we are working on growing out an awkward style! He was presented with several awards for Awana (church program), including the highest honor of Cubby of the Year! He is very proud of that trophy, he worked hard for it! He completed lot's of homework, and memorized a lot of bible verses. He has finished preschool and is looking forward to going to Pre-K next year at the same school he went to this year. He'll continue to go just 2 days a week. I'm not ready to let someone else have him longer than that quite yet! He is also looking forward to starting Soccer Team in the fall.