The Adseros

My 2nd cousin, Elder Mecham (Thomas and Nanette's son) is serving in our ward right now. Pretty fun to make that connection!

There was a tornado warning the day of Lincoln's birthday party. Many parents called to see if we were still doing a pool party. We went forward with faith in our weather man, and just as he said, the clouds parted and the sun came out just it time. The wind made may people's power go out, including the grocery store that was supposed to make Lincoln's cake. Luckily they got to it before the power went!

Had an "Avengers" obstacle course.

Bunch of crazy little boys!! Isaac Stewart, James Gregory, Jack, Bennett, Carter Mortensen, Varchas, Lincoln, Josh Allred, Kam Mortensen.

A new beta fish was a highlight. Thanks, Stewarts!

It takes a village to open presents.

Addie and Sariah Keller, my babysitters/life guards. Couldn't have done it without them.

Birthday boy.

Happy Birthday to this cute 6-year-old. Lincoln loves to laugh, and loves to cry just as much. He's our drama king, but he is so soft hearted and forgives quickly (not sure who he gets this from). He loves to help. Loves to build things, and is very good at it. He plays more on his own than with his brothers. Loves to swim. He makes us smile, and loves to hug and snuggle. 

We have had A LOT of rain, hail and tornado warnings. Our backyard drains get plugged up which makes for some LARGE puddles.

Sure loving our bougainvillea blossoms!

Eldon did his first poop in the potty.

My friends took me out to Pappasittos for a nice dinner celebration for the new arrival to be. L-R: Brianne Stewart, me, Kathryn Hall, Jessica Williams, and Wendy Nelson

Brianne is due 2.5 weeks before me. 

Lucy can't get enough of matt's disgusting feet!! 

This last Sunday, it rained a lot of the morning. It stopped for a while in the afternoon. We were feeling cooped up, so we decided to go for a nature walk at one of our parks nearby. On the way over, Bennett asked for some clarification on what nature is. We went through a list and tried to determine which things were considered nature and which things weren't. After quizzing me, and me quizzing him, Bennett felt like he had a pretty good grasp on what nature meant. 

As we walked along on some dirt trails next to a bayou, the boys found great joy in sloshing around in some fantastic and rather large mud puddles. I purposely had them put on their old, gross shoes in anticipation of the likely encounter we'd have with some mud, so I just let them go for it. Pure bliss. More fun than Disney World. Bennett couldn't get over the tooty noises the mud made as he squeezed his feet in and out of the puddle. Eldon had a little fall, which resulted in a muddy bum. Later, he had to be carried on Matt's back. Matt enjoyed that (insert sarcastic tone). As we headed back, Bennett was a little ahead of us on the trail. He turned around and proudly announced, "Hey Mom!!! My shoes are full of nature!!". So true, they definitely were full of nature, and my heart was full of happiness. These kids crack me up. You just never know what they'll pull out of their sleeves!! 

Arm going across the face with the eye and nose behind arm.

Scary eyeball shot like they like to do.

Nose and lips. (Nose is the triangle near the top)

And some fun preggo pictures:

This weekend we went on our first long family bike ride with one of the kid's riding. Lincoln rode all 4 miles. We were very proud! Bennett made it 1 mile. His bike is so small, he has to peddle a million miles an hour to try to keep up. We'll have to wait till he can handle the next bike size up.  (p.s. Why are Matt's eyes always closed?)

Hanging with the guys at Rao's Bakery

Lucy loves to come on our rides!

Don't Eldon and Lincoln look like the same kid in these pictures?

Sunday, the kids just couldn't sleep, so we had ourselves a very early Easter Egg Hunt.

Yep, it's still dark outside. That's what happens when you get up before 6.

Enjoying Grandma Adsero's Easter gifts.

Rissy and Eldon

Bennett and James

The gang.

Don't mind the striped whale on the left.

Hi!!

Steve-O likes himself a spot of shade.

Guess the gun was a little loud for Eldon's liking.

Matt won a huge stuffed animal for Eldon at the shooting range, but Eldon did NOT want the big one, so they gave him 3 small ones. He couldn't have been happier. He was smiling from ear to ear, but the sun was in his eyes.

Taking a spin with Grandma

At least one of them looks excited to be on the Cyclone!

Lounging by the pool. The weather really couldn't have been more perfect.

Grandpa saying something like, "Kiss my toe". 

Guess Lucy was thirsty.

Bennett loved the rides.

They treated us to a very nice lunch at Willie G's at Pier 21 in Galveston Bay

Bennett wouldn't get in the picture with Lincoln. Had to have his own moment.

Grandma took Eldon for a walk while we waited for our food.

Went for a stroll on "The Strand". The old, and perhaps only part of Galveston worth seeing.

I think Lincoln is concerned about his missing flip flop.

Creepy guys on The Strand. Lincoln tried to take their money, naturally.

Hit La King's Confectionary Shop for some C-A-N-D-Y!!!

So many choices, so little time!

Made a decision.

Love this architecture!

We had to eat and walk so we could hit the dolphin tour on time.

On the dolphin tour. They put on a good show for us!!

Made in the shade. Our little Korean tent came in handy.

The water was a little cool.

Loves his guys.

Kept a safe distance after a wave nearly washed him over.

Thinking about how much more crystal clean the water is in Guam.

Chips and candy? Yes please.

32 weeks and counting.

Tuesday, March 31: Bummed around and ate lunch with Matt

This was about the 3rd time through the book. Poor Grandpa.

Lunch at Exxon. We made a little bit of a scene. Didn't quire fit in with all the professionals there.

Wednesday, April 1: Went on a nice walk, ate lunch with Lincoln and they shipped out.

Bennett is doing really well riding his bike on his own. He probably rode at least 2 miles on our walk. This park used to be one of two country club golf courses. We saw lots of herons or perhaps cranes, and have seen white tailed deer jumping around in there just blocks from our house. It is really fantastic. Yes, the kids are still in their PJs.

Lunch at Lincoln's school. Love the buddies in the background.

So long!!!