Lindsay Luck Strikes Again!

So, we have another broken bone in the family. After cousin Jessica's baptism, we went over to her house for a celebration dinner. Austin was jumping on the trampoline and Taylor kind of came down on him. He screamed and held his arm. Dave assessed the arm and guessed it was sprained.
Being the great parents we are, we didn't take him in for 2 days. The X-rays showed that both bones in the forearm were broken. Poor little guy! Austin has this great little blue cast that has become a weapon.

Dave carrying Austin in from the car after getting his cast

Blue cast, blue shirt, blue eyes!

Happy 4th Birthday, Jaxson!!!

For Jaxson's 4th Birthday, he wanted to go to Kangaroo Zoo with some friends. I told him he could invite 2 friends, so he chose Riley and his best friend, Clayton. Kangaroo Zoo was a blast. Highlights included watching the kids bounce on each other and Jaxson opening the forbidden west door, thus enabling the alarm and lights.

Kangaroo Zoo

Taylor, Clayton, Jaxson, Riey and Austin

Austin going down a slide!

Clayton and Jaxson- having a great time!
Jaxson loved the action and speed of the slides
Taylor helping with Austin
Brothers on the slide

Riley and AustinKids at Artic Circle
The next day, we had a little lunch with our grandparents and cousins and aunts. Grandma Rae Rae, Grandma Barbie, Poppie, Aunts Cheri and Cindy and cousins Carson, Jessica and Madison came over for a few hours. We ate a delicious lunch and then moved the party outside for a pinata (or as Jaxson called it, a "pina-lotta). At the time, I thought it was the highlight of the day. But about 15 minutes after, when Jaxson opened the gift from Carson and Aunt Cindy, it was obvious that the highlight of the day was in the present!

Cousins at the table!

Delicous lunch!

Birthday dinner

Jaxson's new bike from his family!

Carson taking a swing at the pinata

Jaxson's turn!
Uncle Dave moved up the pinata right as Jessica was taking a swing!

Taylor's attempts at hitting the pinata!
Even Austin got into it!
Thanks to Aunt Cheri's help, Austin was successful!

Aunt Cheri Poppie was eager to have a turn! He gave the final blow to the head and POW- candy flew all over!

Kids scurried everywhere to get the candy! Lindsay kids- Austin, Jaxson and Taylor

Happy Birthday Jaxson!
Madison and Jax
Jaxson opening the his helmet and knee pads from Poppie and Grandma Barbie! Before Jaxson could open his gift from Aunt Cindy and Carson, there was an explanation from Carson about the gift- how it was for Austin and Taylor's birthday too. It was hilarious! To our shock and amazement, Jaxson opened an Nintendo game from Carson and Aunt Cindy

Jaxson couldn't believe it!
VIDEO FOOTAGE OF THE PINATA!

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Easter Sunday/Happy Birthday Austin!

Austin's Birthday(March 23rd) landed on Easter Sunday this year! Apparently, according to an E-mail I received, this won't happen for another 217 years or so.

There was nothing normal about the entire weekend. I came down with a horrible intestinal infection and literally could not leave my house from Wed-Sunday afternoon! I missed the Easter egg hunt in the park, Barbara's 65th birthday celebration and barely made it to church to play a piano solo and accompany the choir and solo numbers!

Sunday evening, we went over to Grandma Barbie's and Poppie's house for an Easter dinner and celebration of Austin's birthday. The kids played outside in the warm weather and looked for left over eggs.

Aunt Cheri and the kids

Run, Aunt Cheri, Run!

(Look at the boys' faces)

Jaxson and Aunt Cheri

Taylor on the popular blue barrel, trying to walk!

Here's looking at you, Austin!

Jaxson, Carson and Taylor

Dave and Jody

Aunt Cindy

Poppie and Grandma Barbie at the dining table.

Happy Birthday, Austin! You're 2 years old!

Austin blowing out his candles!

Opening the presents!

The "Family" Dog

I can't believe I am even typing and posting this new information, but Dave finally convinced me to have a "family" dog. I say "family" because I informed him I am not part of the dog love. All of my siblings and parents know that I have never enjoyed even the mere touch nor smell of a hound. Hate the wet noses, hate the dancing around my feet and jumping on me, hate the smell of the food and hair. Anyway, the kids and Dave are so happy. Dave was practically lactating while holding his new puppy. Casey is her name, she is a rotweiler and the kids love her. The one good thing about the dog is that Dave and the kids take walks each day and I think it is super bonding for them. Austin, Jaxson and the dog

Jaxson and Taylor, loving on the dog.

Cutie Pie Taylor with Casey

Jaxson was so happy!

Jaxson and Casey

Dave and Austin

Taylor and Casey