THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY

This week we discovered that Cole has his two bottom teeth. He likes chewing on anything he can get his hands on. He likes to swing and got for walks in his stroller. He is trying to roll from his back to his stomach, but he can't quite get there, yet. Anna's new thing is playing the drums. She likes to pound on anything that makes a sound and pretent she is playing music. She plays the drums on the trash can, the sidewalk, and the car. She also thinks Dad can fix anything. If anything is broken she thinks Dad will fix it. This includes pretzels, noodles, pictures, and the list goes on.

Well, the weather has finally turned "nice" as Anna would say.....this weekend was sooooo beautiful. Anna and Dad went to Purdue University to Springfest, which is a big thing they put on with bugs and animals. Anna had sooooo much fun. She got to do so many things. She went to two types of petting zoos. One that was of big BUGS and the other of animals. She loves adventure. She is such a great little gal, we had soooooo much fun being on a daddy daughter date. The big thing for her was when we were feeling inside a stomach that the Vet School had created and the cow went "pupu." She has not gotten over that yet. It is great!

Cole and I had some quality time together yesterday as we put up the old swing on the front porch and he just would swing back and forth, laughing as he always does. Now at church we get to spend it all together as Lori is now assigned to nursery....better her than me!


Life is going by fast.....what can I say, the weather is nice and we are happy!

Well, today Anna and I went and got Sam from Martinsville. Anna loves Sam now, he is her buddy, all day since we have picked him up, it has been Sam this and Sam that....it is soooo cute. Sam has not missed a beat. As soon as we got back, he slowly moved (as he does) upstairs to lay down beside the bed as he does....I have to admit, I am soooo glad to have him back. I have totally missed the little guy. He looks great, has lost some weight and seems as happy as ever.

Today was the first day that we broke out the old lawnmower, it was quite a chore just to get it running. I did however and got the lawn mowed. Nothing like the first day one mows the lawn and the smell of freshly cut grass!!!! Welcome back spring!

Well, it has been quite a time these last few weeks! We did get the house sold and were ready to move when at closing, the lady who bought our house offered us the opportunity to stay in the house for a few extra months. This was great!!!! This was great because we will be saving about three thousand dollars and only having to move once instead of twice. Also, it is actually cheaper than when we were paying a mortgage, as we are now only paying her mortgage.

Anna and Cole are growing up and Lori is such a good teacher to Anna. I can't believe the new things she says everyday and the new things she can "only do herself." She is quite the gal, does not like to miss out on anything, especially at night at bedtime. Cole is starting to maintain his growth as I think now he will just start to lose some of those rolls and lengthen a little bit. It is exciting to see them grow.

As far as Lori and I are concerned, we are doing great, we don't get alot of time together, however we try hard. We went out to the "Bonefish" and ate after closing on the house. It was for sure the best meal we have had in awhile. We both got the Ahi Tuna and it was very nice. We are excited about moving on as I have only two and a half months left! Good stuff.