Madden's birthday

Madden's 3rd birthday was at the bowling alley

look at these cupcakes! So cute.

Chocolate Fest

 except we spent more time riding ponies and playing games.

 

catching balloons

riding the train

Portraits

When Aunt Jodi was here in March for Spring Break, she took some wonderful pictures of us and the kids.  I took some liberties and finally edited them to make them even more special.  Enjoy

Robotics

Sara was in town because the Robotics team she mentors in California was in St. Louis for the national competition.  However Josh was much more enthralled with the school mascots.  At least it should be pretty good practice for when we go to Walt Disney World at the end of May.

To enter the pit area, you had to wear safety glasses...Josh wouldn't take these off later

 We then decided to check out the St. Louis Science Center.  With Free admission, it was a great place to spend a few hours exploring.

 They had this wonderful section for kids 3-7.

Aunt Sara helped Josh race cars

Jared was so proud that he had set up the dominoes to spell out JOSH.  However Josh came by and swiped at them before Jared could tell if they would fall cascading.

Update: I found that not all the pictures uploaded, so here is some more details:
We learned about bridges

Josh fell asleep later that afternoon, good thing because we were invited to dinner at the Helms!

which due to the sudden thunderstorm that knocked out the power, was by candle light

Grandma Marie meets Caitlyn

We finally got to introduce Caitlyn to one of her great grandmothers, Cathy's mom's mom.  

Josh was fascinated with this flashlight all weekend.

Four Generations

compared to when I was the baby

Yesterday was a busy day!

We trimmed up some trees, Jared climbed a tree, and Mimi read the kids a story!

This tree was looking like it needed a hair cut, from the bottom 

better aftwards, don't you agree

another angle 

Caitlyn dressed for the occasion, she didn't make it long.  Fresh air tired her out and she went in to sleep

Jared decided to try to climb the tree

further

can you find him?

Josh was so enthralled with the Clifford story Mimi was reading on the computer.  Cailtyn looked more enthralled with Josh!

Caitlyn 3 month stats

height: 22 3/4 inches = 25%, grew 1/4 inch
weight 11 pounds 7 ounces 25-50%, put on 8 ounces
Head: 15 1/2 inches 25% head grew 1/4 inch