April 3

March ended with a mom's only get away. Well, with Luvy in tow, but without toddlers to chase. My friend Meggan and I travelled to Port Aransas for the weekend. Despite heavy rain the entire time, we had fun catching up without the distraction of little ones to keep up with. Don't get me wrong, we love our babies, but a break once in a while helps a mom to refresh and come back ready to take on motherhood with renewed zeal. There was a sand sculpting competition on the beach, which despite the rain, yielded many visitors and some awesome artwork. Luvy was tucked warmly inside my rain parka and slept the whole time. I had some great seafood and we even slept in-ooh! On the way home we enjoyed the beautiful wildflowers in full bloom because of all the rain. Love the bluebonnets!

Luvy who is almost 6months(on the 11th) had here first taste of solid foods yesterday. She dined on Brown rice cereal. She ate it happily and gave me a look that said, "Where have you been hiding this stuff!" Kate helpe me feed her and we all enjoyed the introductory feeding time. Needless to say she loved it and rewarded me with a full undisturbed nights sleep. She has "slept" through the night since 7wks, but usually she has been waking up around 4 for a couple minutes just restless and I have to give her her pacifier, but I guess the extra food on the tummy helped her not need her pacifier or whatever. It's all good!

Peso is counting the days or atleast the roundabout days until they start coming home next month. He is still keeping busy and now is on the night schedule, not his favorite, but atleast when he calls, I am awake and we can instant message when he has the time. His spirits seem to be good and he is happy with the progress they are making.

Bootsie celebrated Easter in Mother's Day Out and made us wear her bunny ears for pictures. I know she is going to enjoy the egg hunt we have planned for her on Sunday. We are looking forward to a wonderful Easter weekend spent remembering the sacrifice our Lord and Savior made for us by dying on the cross for our sins and His conquering death, which brought life to all who believe! May the Lord bless you and keep you all! Love, Ralee