Kids played outside for a few minutes today. Not for long because, well to be honest, they just don't know how, and so everyone was getting frustrated. In any case, I took a few pictures for anyone who might want to see random pictures of my kids playing outside. Click through for the gallery.

Yesterday I finished this little denim jumper for Megan. I raided my stash, and so I spent NOTHING on it! Everything that I used (including the pattern) is something I found in my freshly organized closet.

For those of you who didn't know, my sister is pregnant too. She is due just a couple of weeks after I am, and it's been fun going through this pregnancy "together" (well, as together as we can from 1400 miles away...the distance is probably a good thing. We might not actually enjoy going through it together if we were actually together).

Anyhow, last weekend we both had our baby showers, and I just wanted to say that judging from the pictures, it's probably a good thing we didn't have our showers together. I don't know if everyone could have handled our beauty. I'm sure our parents are oh so proud.

You're gonna have to click through to see the pictures. No way am I posting them on the front page of our blog.

This afternoon was my baby shower. I will admit that I left completely overwhelmed by the love that my friends showed me. My dear friend Heather put the shower together, and did such a fabulous job. She made the table centerpieces (which were SO cute and SO tasty), and she spent so much time working on invitations, decorations, and delegating other jobs to other people.

Today was Drew's 5th birthday party. He had three friends over, and they had so much fun. The festivities included painting t-shirts, frosting and decorating cookies, and blasting off rockets. The kids seemed to really enjoy themselves, and I know that Drew had a fabulous time.

I can't believe that Drew is 5! We celebrated his birthday tonight as a family (his party is on Saturday). It was such a joy watching him open his presents. He delighted in everything he received.

I'm feeling a little bit weepy today...okay...a LOT weepy. Sure, it might have a little to do with pregnancy hormones, but I think it's mostly because my "little" Drew is FIVE today. (And for the record, I just burst into tears while typing that...)

How on earth did this happen? How can he be FIVE? I think in my mind, he is still 3, and I'd kind of like him to stay that way. I'm not sure I know how to deal with this whole "growing up" thing.

Drew is such a special kid. Really. God has given him such a sensitive heart. He is very aware of those around him, and if he senses someone is lonely or sad or hurting, he is quick to help. He loves giving hugs, and says the sweetest things. I just love this little boy, and am so thankful that God has entrusted him to us.

Happy 5th Birthday, Mr. Biddie!

Miss Megan wanted to be "just like mama" this morning... I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures. Click through to see them.

AJ learned this for AWANA last week...

When I saw this post on one of my favorite blogs, I knew I had to give these little people a try. (Not brave enough to try the necklaces yet, but maybe eventually...)