High Five for Friday

Happy girl playing with cousin, Alaina

HUGE smile!

Luke asked Brent to pull out his tooth.
It's really been bugging him,
but he wouldn't come out yet:(

Snow Day in April
Luke enjoying Shel Silvertein in the fort he built

Nora snuggling "taggy bear"
(mentioned in Nine Month post)

Luke aced his "challenge words" spelling test this week.
A few of the words were tripping him up as he studied,
but he came through at test time!

1. We spent last Saturday shopping at Medford Outlet Center.  I love that place!  A nice size to get through in a few hours, not far from Rochester, great prices, and great stores.  We try to get there about once a year.  This trip was focused on getting clothes for Brent and Luke, but Nora and I got a couple things too:)   This was our first trip going with both kids and they did great.  Nora was content in her stroller and Luke was a trooper.
2. We got the new carpet installed in the living room/hallway in our basement.  We were very ready to replace the old carpet that had some not-so-lovely "dog scars."  It was a lot of work moving all of the furniture to make it possible, but it's great to have done. 
3. Brent and I enjoyed massages Sunday afternoon.  Need I say more???
4. It may not feel like it now, but it was exciting to watch Michigan in the Final Four and Championship this past week.  It was a sad night in our house Monday when they lost the championship, but what a season! 
5. The end of this week has included lots of time at home and I've been loving it: getting caught up on housework and cleaning, resting, hanging with the kiddos, and reading.  SO nice!