too close for comfort

the recession has hit a little too close for comfort. our district cut 80 jobs yesterday. 47 of them were elementary - with 7 of those coming from the kindergarten seniority list. I am number 45 from the bottom on the regular elementary list, which means I barely made it. I am thankful that I still have a job next year but deeply saddened for those who do not. our school alone lost 10 of our 24 teachers. scary times.

john deere green

we went out to kyle's dad's house on easter sunday. we had a delicious dinner of ham, potatoes, green bean casserole, corn, rolls, fruit salad, and pie. it was so yummy! miles really liked the ham and will be enjoying some tonight as well (I heart leftovers). the highlight was most definitely his new john deere tractor from grandpa. in the future it will be fun to cruise around on, but for the time being it is the one and only place where miles sits still. this, in and of itself, is a miracle. now he can look just like his grandpa. I think these pictures say it all.

in deep conversation with uncle clayt

hippity hop

we had a fantastic easter weekend and spent it with many friends and family. I will post some pictures from our festivities soon. in the meantime...here are some fun pictures from "mom & dad's photo session"

what is on my head?

cool dude

hmm

ooh!

there's something in here daddy!

flip-flops are fantastic...well the tag is at least!

say cheese

such a big boy

playing catch up...

I have been less than stellar in keeping the blog up-to-date. therefore I've decided to post a bunch of pictures of mr. miles in an attempt to redeem myself. sorry in advance for the picture overload.

can I touch your computer auntie beth? pretty please??

getting a ride from uncle clayt
helping daddy fix computers
come here tinker & tessie! I have your toy!!
ready for an airplane ride
ooh!
look at my EIGHT teeth!
giggling at olivia & papa
reaching on tip-toes
olivia hung out with us a lot over spring break - she even slept over one night!
daddy is so silly...that's MY cell phone!
stack 'em up and knock 'em down!
new trick: opening things with my teeth...
...need I say more!
tasting daddy's "turf-n-turf" sandwich. don't ask.
daddy's home!
we've decided that getting dressed is torture
that must not have been SO bad after all!
getting braver and more balanced every day...watch out!
watching daddy go to work