Spring Updates

I need a new camera. This is the best picture I got of Matthew at his Awana awards tonight. Yes, he's the one with his back to the camera.

The problem I have is my camera only has a digital zoom, so I can't zoom in on anything without losing sharpness. If the hospital bill for Andrew's surgery is not astronomical, I may do just what our President is asking and spend money to buy a new camera.

Matthew had a great year at Awana. He got an award for finishing his book, and then a patch for reviewing it which means he pretty much did the whole thing again. His leader loved having him, and wants him in her group next year.

Nathan is all done with Cubbies too, and he's very excited about being a Spark next year. I was able to get a better picture of him at his awards ceremony on Sunday. While he struggled with his behavior Wednesday evemings, he really loved coming. His troubles come when the time is unstructured. He just has a hard time understanding how his actions affect other people. He also gets really tired in the evenings, and those are the times when he has a tendency to lose it as well.

They are also both playing baseball. Nathan is in the Rookie league again this year. They don't keep scores, and everyone gets to bat every inning. He's playing on the Red Sox. Matthew's in T-ball again this year. He's getting a lot better at hitting the pitches from his coach. He's also doing better at actually running the bases. Last year, he liked to prance down the bases rather than run. Here are some pictures of them playing.

Nathan getting ready to bat.

Matthew getting a hit.

And no post would be complete without the requisite Easter picture. It's not great, because Matthew likes to squeeze more Andrew more than actually hold him. But, I was able to take one outside in our beautiful weather. (Yes, I'm rubbing it in for those of you up north.)

Making Easter baskets

Happy Easter!!