Here's what has been keeping us busy:
Quincy's best friend Eve turned 2 at the beginning of March & had a party at Imagination Ave.
Quincy likes wearing Paloma's hat
And playing with his sister
Forrest gets some love
The week of St. Patrick's Day, Quincy got a stomach virus that lasted like 5 days - it was horrible. He lost 3 lbs which was 10% of his body weight, and he looked so skinny after it was all done. Solon and I have never felt so helpless - it was heartbreaking seeing Quincy feel so terrible and not being able to do a lot to make him feel better. This picture was taken the day he started to come back to life.
Daddy loves his girl
It's crazy to think that 3 years ago, none of these kids were here
Mason & Paloma napping together
Christina & Morgan
Kellan is so gentle with his cousin
Milk moustache!
On March 31, I took the kids to visit Papa Ray - it's hard to believe he's been gone 3 years. I miss him everyday.
Paloma and Papa Tom fell asleep on the floor
So strong!
Sweet Makena came to visit for her 1st birthday in April
Alison and Judy came to meet Paloma
Paloma meets Scott, Becky & Noah (who is about 2 months older)
Becky & Holly
The Three Musketeers and our babies!!
Happy baby
Liz came to visit from California
Solon's childhood friend Shammara brought her kids over to visit before moving away from AZ
Every April, my sorority Alpha Gamma Delta has our International Reunion Day. I was able to enjoy it this year with my Grandma Mama Mimi!
Dena & Loren came to visit and meet Paloma
Fun at Babies R Us
Sammich Club is something that I have been attending since my days in radio. I took Quincy to his first Sammic Club when he was 2 months, so I decided to take Paloma to her first one at 3 months.
Since there's rarely any pictures of me
Solon and the kids hangin' on the couch
Quincy & Kellan in their matching shirts, after the Easter egg hunt
Solon matched them too
Bubbles!!
The family enjoying Easter dinner
The end of April arrived and we headed to Iowa to introduce Paloma to Solon's dad's side of the family. She did so well on the plane.
Quincy loves airplanes
Paloma meets Papa Allen!
Paloma meets cousin Marcus
Grandma Nellie meeting Paloma for the first time. The hit it off right away.
Four generations X2
Grandpa Leroy!
Aunt Sandy
Quincy checking his text messages after taking a dip in the hotel pool
Quincy loved sitting on the windowsill, playing with his cars
And Hide & Seek with mommy
Paloma was more comfortable sleepig on the bed - sleeps just like her mommy!
At the park
Sara, Sammy & Moses
Smiling for the camera!
Quincy loves the french fries
Paloma and Great-grandma Mimi who was in Iowa visting her mom
Paloma loves her daddy
I found my feet!
Solon, Paloma and "Aunt" Chris
Quincy and Jannah (2011 & 2009)
The whole gang after breakfast
Cousin Kelly after church
Quincy with his cousins Mackenzie and Jaylen
Paloma and Papa
Gaga trying to get Quincy to eat (I love this picture)
Gaga & Paloma
So grown up
Gaga's whole clan
Cousin Barbara
Chillin' with cousin Royce
Grandma loves me, she told me so
Quincy hugging his great-grandma
Our last night with Papa Allen - look how happy Quincy is spending time with him (I love this picture!)
Solon and Royce - why so serious?
It was wondeful to get back to Iowa and see all of Solon's family. Traveling with 2 kids is a lot of work - all the stuff you have to carry! But we got through it, and made it home safely. We were grateful to have been able to spend so much time with Allen - we love you Papa!! One trip down, one to go. Next stop: Seattle!
