The Jolliff Family

Sam colored Easter eggs tonight and had a fun time doing it. We did it outside to avoid a mess inside:) He was surprised when he pulled his first egg out!! Showing his proud, hard work!! We are looking forward to celebrating the Reason for Easter at church tomorrow. May you have a blessed Easter Sunday.

Today we went to an Easter Egg Hunt at Sam's school. He had a blast!! Since it is rainy, they moved it to the sanctuary. Counting his eggs. Showing off his hard work! He came home with plenty of candy:) It was really fun, with a coloring contest and a snack too! He received 2nd place in his age category for his egg he decorated:) Good job Sam!! Check back later for some pictures of dying Easter eggs, which we are getting ready to do!!

I am attemping to post a video of Andrew creeping around... I'm having trouble. But! As soon as I get it, I will post it:) Happy Wednesday!

Andrew turned 8 months old today! We celebrated by going to Monkey Joe's, though I have no pictures to prove it:) This photoshoot business will make a guy thirsty!! And again, the sign is a challenge this month. So, I taped it above his head like my cousin Amy suggested and he wasn't a big fan of that:) I think this picture is funny and he looks so big!! Andrew at 8 Months: He has his two lower front teeth. He can army crawl around to what he wants (video coming soon!) He loves his brother and watches everything he does. He nurses about every 3.5-4 hours. He eats three meals a day and enjoys snacks along the way:) He is sleeping through the night and takes two naps a day. He enjoys bathtime and swinging in the swing. He is a charmer and sweetheart. Happy 8 Month Birthday, Baby Boy!!

As I sit here tonight, I am exhausted!! Not only physically tired but mentally as many things are running through my mind. I sit in the quiet of the house absorbing and pondering all that Hap and I have learned over the last few days during our Missions Expo. We left of Thursday for Louisville to attend and left the boys at home in the capable hands of my dad. It wasn't easy leaving, especially since this was the first time leaving Andrew and he is still nursing. All went well on the home front which made it easier for Hap and I to be away. At the expo, we learned about this specific organizations strategy, mission and vision. It was powerful! We also had an interview and small group interactions with other applicants. There are many people and few jobs due to decreased financial giving. We left excited about going and serving overseas in an effort share the name of Jesus with those who have never heard, not once. For us, the next step is waiting to hear from the organiza...

Today we went to the Children's Museum with our old neighbors (who now live in Ft. Wayne) Heidi, Aaron and Samatha. Aaron and Sam are only five days apart. We had a great time and especially enjoyed the Bob the Builder part! Sam continually loves the trains and is trying to get a good look at this one:) The Bob the Builder exhibit is temporary, so we are trying to get the most out of it that we can. He enjoyed it today more than he did the last time. It's fun to watch him do and discover new things each time! Andrew enjoyed himself too, especially now that he can scoot over to the things he wants. We really did have a good time... this picture doesn't do our fun justice hahaha! Sam and Aaron saddled up together for the pony ride and had a blast doing it! And the slide is back!! whoo hoo. Long line, but worth the wait! Tonight when we arrived home from church there was a package addressed to Sam and Andrew. Andrew received some rompers from the coldest place Uncle N...

Well, I think I am finally feeling better thankfully!! No more throat pain but I am still really wiped out! Thursday I spent all day in bed except to feed Andrew and make a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. Friday thanks to Susan, I was able to sleep all morning and into the afternoon. On Saturday, I napped all morning and got going in the afternoon. Carl and Jessica (Papa and Grandma) came over on Saturday afternoon to spend some time with us. Sam enjoyed playing farm with a true farmer and Andrew warmed up nicely!! We had a great time, though I don't have any pictures to prove it. I meant to get a picture of the boys with Carl and Hap yesterday at church, but forgot my camera!! Today, it rained and rained all day. After play group we just hung around the house. Sam lined up all his tractors and trucks and said he was making a truck choo choo!! I absolutely love this stage in his life. He is really getting into imaginative play and plays so intently with his toys. I know I say it all ...