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Thomas demonstrating what Daddy taught him to do while Mommy was out with Auntie Tina

Sarah LOVES running (or toddling really fast) outside in the grass in her bare feet

Enjoying the new patio and table for Mommy and Auntie Tina's birthday bbq

Sarah looking rather bored with the conversation

Hmm, from the looks of this photo one would think it was Thomas' birthday cake!

YAY! The octagon picnic table Daddy built (and designed) for Mommy is all done (and took 4 men to move to the backyard ;)

Smiling, again.

CHEESE! Literally, as soon as the camera is out, Sarah drops what she is doing, waddles over with her "cheese" face in place and stays that way until the camera is put away.

Hobbes enjoying Thomas' & Sarah's Easter bunny from Auntie Tina

Grandpa and Thomas having a bite to eat during a break from working on the picnic table

The high chair has made an exit! While Sarah's a wee bit short in the booster seat, she doesn't seem to mind and we feel like we finally have our kitchen back (it was a big high chair)

Thomas looking ever so proud at his creation. He brought this wood up from the workshop to the family room and made a "house" with it, then he put all of his little people in a truck, 3 at a time, and drove them over to sleep in the house. His imagination never stops amazing us.

Easter morning. As Thomas hunted for eggs, Sarah posed in her new bonnet.

Next came Grandpa and Nana's house for Easter lunch. Sarah kept lying down, on the floor, in someone's arms, etc. as she was pretty sick.

Eating yummy treats before a late lunch. Yes, Grams, Pops and Auntie Tina were also there, Thomas and Sarah are so lucky to have their grandparents all be good friends.

After a short nap, and then a lot of crying Auntie Tina finally coaxed a smile out of sick Sarah.

The Easter bunny also left eggs outside at Grandpa & Nana's.

Even Hobbes got in on the action.

As the grandparents look on, and the Mommy, Daddy and Auntie all take photos, Thomas (far left) keeps hunting for eggs.

Daddy and Sarah

Finding delicious treasure in the eggs

Playing with Pops

Thomas kept vying for everyone's attention. Here he is after snagging Nana to play bean bag toss

Ah yes, Pops and Grandpa were present, but sometimes rather oblivious to the chaos around their conversations (not always a bad thing ;)

Handing eggs to Grams

Talk about a cute tail.

Thomas and Sarah serenade Hobbes, who, in turn, serenades the neighborhood with his howling!!

Sarah "paints" with Thomas

Play date with friends, Sam & Eva

This is Sarah's "cheese" face (hold up a camera and say cheese and voila!)

On the way to the park ... Thomas thinks it's fun to pull the wagon!

Swinging

Splashing in the puddles with our friend from nursery school

Climbing the stairs (note where Sarah's hat is)

Digging our friend into a hole

Smiley Sarah

Getting ready for mischief

Thomas in the pool during his gym and swim class (Thomas is the one walking on the mat, getting ready to jump into the water)

Auntie Tina came for a visit (and sat next to Sarah during meals in her white sweater ... hmmm ... not so white when she left!)

Karen also came to visit and Thomas had lots of fun playing with her

Cheerful (as usual)

Riding his tricycle