Spring Sing

We have so many pictures of Andrew at his scout events and so few of Alex, who usually shys away from the camera. These were taken at his preschool spring sing last week. Last year, he got up on stage and sang his heart out. This year, we had to bribe him to get on the stage. I told him if he got up there and sang ONE song, I'd take him to Target to buy a Star Wars action figure. Worked like a charm! He got on stage, with no tears, and sang ONE song. The rest of the time, he turned and faced his friend so he wouldn't have to stare at the 300 people in the audience! He's so funny b/c he knows every song and every movement, but he refuses to do it in front of anyone. He rarely participates in music even though he LOVES his teacher and does everything at home. This child knows the High School Musical soundtracks (1,2, and 3) by heart, so I KNOW he likes to sing. :) Maybe he'll crawl out of his shell for the kindergarden program next spring....

(He's in the green polo:)

Alex & his teachers, who he ADORES!

Easter joys...

The boys were VERY excited for the Easter bunny to come this year. They couldn't stop talking about it all week! We were sure to remember to leave out the bunny's favorite foods (carrots & water--b/c the chocolate milk was gone). Both boys made a letter or card for the bunny, and they went off to bed without a complaint. Even Alex slept thru the night when he usually wakes up screaming b/c he thinks the bunny looks in his window! They were thrilled to find High School Musical movies (a current obsession), Star Wars figurines (another obsession), lots of candy and other odds & ends. Since we had gone to church the night before (decked out in sweater vests & ties), we had the whole day to be lazy! We finished the day by having dinner at a family friend's house so there was minimal cooking for mom. A great day for all of us! :)