CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - SALTIMBANCO

While we were at Disney we enjoyed watching La Nouba at Downtown Disney. Joe and the boys loved the show, so when I saw that that another Cirque Du Soleil production was coming to the VBC in Huntsville I planned for the family to go see the show. We had a great time at the show last night! I'm so glad we set time aside to go and enjoy that time with our boys. The guys laughed and were amazed at the incredible show of strength and balance. We can't wait to see more Cirque Du Soleil some day!

This was one of the huge trucks they use to transport all of their special equipment. Perfect photo op!

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN FLORENCE

When we initially came to northern Alabama to begin house hunting our Realtor took us to the Children's Museum while she attended an unexpected appointment. We spent some time at Diebert Park and the explored the Children's Museum. The boys have been wanting to go back, but they have limited hours so it just didn't work. Since the guys have been on spring break we have been trying to do some special things. The museum was one of them. We took some time on Thursday afternoon and enjoyed the interactive displays.

Jackson and Bayley loved the building boards. They are even asking for some to have at home. Bay says they are like giant lego...so, of course he likes them. Jax made a bench/chair.

Bay created a tank.

I'm not sure juggling is what this display was meant for...

Bay playing the giant keyboard just like in the movie "Big".

SUPER CUTE PHOTOS

These are some super cute photos I wanted to share with everyone. I borrowed the photos of Maya and Audrey from the Cammon Family blog. I love being able to get photos from other blogs. Now I have a growing collection of photos of people I love, but don't always have lots of pics...now I do. Yeah!

Maya enjoying her swing on her new play set Wes, her daddy, is building for her. Can't you just hear her giggle and laugh...sweet baby girl.

Maya is a very loving big sister. I had the wonderful opportunity to spend some time with Audrey Easter Sunday. She is such a good baby!

Jackson had a field trip last Thursday that finished with a picnic and play time at Diebert Park. He took his lunch and ate with the class while later Bay and I enjoyed our lunches in the beautiful sunny day on a blanket. It was the perfect day for relaxing outside.

My first precious baby, Bayley, still likes to cuddle up with Mom. He's a sweetie!

12 WEEKS AND COUNTING

Ok, so my first thought is "what am I thinking, putting this on here", but we are so far away from everyone that this is a good way for friends and family to share in this blessing with us. Bay is my photographer and we will post an updated photo periodically...as the bump blooms. This photo was at 12 wks, today I am actually 18.4 wks. You can imagine how much more belly there is now, 6 wks later. I have an appointment this Friday and then we all go for the ultrasound to see what we are having in one week, on April 24th.

Rinehart Baby 12 wks.....and counting

EASTER WITH THE KIDS

We had to celebrate Easter without Mom and Dad this year. They are both in Australia for a little while. We still got together and had a great time. I didn't really have the time to prepare a traditional Easter meal since we weren't staying at the farm, so we decided to have a cookout. It turned out great and tasted wonderful. The kids all played and I got lots of time to see my girls and hold Little Miss Audrey. Thankfully Joe went outside and took the photos below. It was really cold and someone had to stay inside with Audrey. Well, of course, I volunteered to take care of that sweet little baby. I think Joe did a great job!

Bay, Jax, Sydney and Ava all decided to climb the tree by the garden while the little kids hunted for their eggs. I think this one needs framed for Grandma and Grandpa.

Adorable little Ella found a green egg in the green grass. Pretty good if you ask me. She looked so pretty in her spring dress. Her smile can light up the whole room.

Look at the joy on Ava's face. Oh, the wonder of an Easter egg. She got sooo excited with each one she found. Ava would pick up an egg, turn and show it to me, and then of course I would clap and cheer for her and what she was doing. I did step out onto the front porch long enough to watch Ava find her eggs. She is so precious!


The big kids on the starting block. You can see Bay is in position and Jax is serious about this business.

EASTER ON THE CAMMON FARM

Wes decided that he wanted to hide eggs for the kids. AWESOME IDEA!! He and Katie bought plastic eggs and filled them with candy. Later all of the dads went out (into the cold) and hid the eggs. One area was for Ava, another for Ella and Maya and then another for the big kids. It's a good thing the farm is so big, we had plenty of room. Right before the guys finished, Wes had to leave on a fire call. Tiff and her family were at another celebration so we didn't get to see them.

Maya was playing with her food and dishes in the kitchen when she just put the picnic basket on her head. Of course, Aunt Julie jumped for the camera. How cute is that!


Uncle Joe and Maya feeding the cats their Easter Sunday meal.

HAPPY EASTER

Our family on Easter morning before leaving for church. You can see the growing bump and source of much excitement at our house. We will find out what we are having in less than 2 weeks. The weather looks so pleasant in this photo....wrong! It was windy and cold, so what happened to spring?

Jackson is checking out his movie "Bolt" while Bay is digging for other treasure.

Reagan and her new little sister Morgan in their bunny ears....I can see this photo haunting them later....oh, probably on a sweet sixteen birthday.


Jackson and Bayley having great patience while I get a few shots before digging into the baskets.

EASTER WITH THE RINEHARTS

Jackson and Reagan hunted plastic eggs in the yard at Peggy and Larry's home. Joe and I were on our way back from Champaign, but I'm told Bay decided he wasn't interested in the hunting that day. It's crazy to think about how old they are getting.

The kids are having a great time coloring their eggs. The smell of vinegar always reminds me of coloring eggs at Easter. Reagan had special princess holders for her eggs to sit in and dry.

Reagan likes to play in her mom's dresses from her high school dances. I love how she puts them on and walks around, all sparkly. So cute!

CHRISTIE CLINIC ILLINOIS MARATHON IN CHAMPAIGN

We traveled home for the Easter holiday and kicked off the weekend with a trip to Champaign, Illinois. Joe used this opportunity to check Illinois off of his marathon list. We had a great time! Friday had us finding our hotel to be a "dive", as Joe put it, so we stayed with his sister and her family. That really worked out great. We had the time to just sit and visit...and of course hold their newest little one, Morgan. That evening we had a wonderful dinner at Jim Gould's. It is a swanky little restaurant in downtown Champaign. If you get the chance, you should go. The food is quite good and the ambiance is wonderful. Morgan really loved the Jazz group that played live. Joe ran his race on Saturday with great running weather. Thanks Jacque and Zac, for letting us stay at your home!!

Joe standing at the 25yd line at Memorial Stadium after he completed the full 26.2 miles.

Joe with his sister, Jacque, at the end of the race.

BAY'S BLACK EYE

If you look closely you will see Bay's first official black eye. He and Jax were playing when Bay, somehow, hit his eye on the bedpost. He ended up with quite a purple bruise extending from his inner eye down his cheek almost to his jaw line. Now it's all sorts of green and yellow.

BASEBALL BEGINS

Jackson is playing on the Wolverines in baseball this spring. He is sooo much fun to watch play. He really enjoys playing and doesn't get to worried about the "learning process". Jax always hustles onto the field and bats with determination. I don't get to watch as many of Bay's games because they have been at the same time. Joe is one of Bay's assistant coaches so he is usually at Bay's games...you may remember my rant about the white baseball pants and Alabama red dirt, well, here we go again.

Jax is on the far right closest to the ball. I love action shots.

Yeah, another hit!!