First Lost Tooth

Jackson had a special event in his life today - he lost his first tooth! It was super wiggly for a few weeks and Dan offered to pull it out during dinner. I insisted on finishing our food before the whole family got absorbed in the exciting moment. We took a few before and after pics of Jackson's beautiful smile. I can't believe how much my boy in changing all the time. He's getting tiny freckles, is getting great at t-ball (he decided he wants to be a pro baseball player when he grows up), is nearly reading, and is almost 6! What an amazing transition for us into this next stage of development for Jackson. It makes me so glad I still have Graham's baby cheeks to snuggle as Jackson grows into a young man. He kept on saying "I can't believe I lost my tooth!" all evening.

 Excited face!

Sweet Jackson Timothy. Just so handsome to me!

Here we go, Daddy's pulling

Somewhat alarmed by the blood. We didn't really mention details like that ahead of time.

Feeling a little upset

Little front tooth

These two, hugging and hamming it up!

Victory! Now he's giddy with excitement

Loves his new smile. Going to take some getting used to for his mommy 

Tahoe Spring

The "shoulder months" are an interesting time to visit Tahoe. The summer hub-bub has not yet started and skiing has quited down, so it's a mellow place to be for spring break. We took a little trip with Vineyard small group friends the Chans and Morrisons.

We woke up the first morning to a huge inflatable motorized shark that "Mr. Brice" brought. We were surprised and the kids were delighted to launch him off the stairs

Graham's not sure what to think

Hike time

Noah wasn't feeling very energetic, or maybe he doesn't like his picture taken.

This hike was the picture-taking opportunity of the year

Assembling pigs in a blanket

 At Lake Tahoe. Graham increasingly doesn't enjoy the kids holding him for pictures. He's so cute, I don't mind if he protests a little. 

Baby likes his Mommy

First geocashing experience! Hunting and looking for clues

Geocashing experience #2. Kids thought it was so cool

Sweet baby with a great Daddy.