Springtime Shenanigans

Now that it's nearly summer, it's probably time to reflect on spring.     

Adelaide has mastered sitting, and can now sit up ALL ON HER OWN.  I maybe teared up the first time she got to the sitting position on her own.  This one simple maneuver makes her seem so much more independent to me.  

Lexi helped get my square foot garden ready for planting!  She's the most enthusiastic gardening buddy. 

We planted lettuce and spinach in April.  The tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and flower seeds have also been sown.  The squirrels are staging an assault on my garden, but Lexi assures me she is monitoring the situation vigilantly. 

Definitely a future master gardener, learning the ropes. 

 Adelaide's first Easter was very memorable, and SOMEBODY had a much better attitude about Jesus this go round.  Chris and I were both glad we didn't have repeat Jesus Appreciation Probs.

Adelaide embraced her Easter basket, and the concept of the "bunny"

And seriously charmed her Uncles after Easter dinner.

We began swim lessons at the beginning of May, and our little lady is enjoying it...for the most part. 

She really likes practicing her kicks...

But She really hates being dunked.  

And if you ask her, I believe she'd tell you the water could be warmer. 

On Wednesdays after swim lessons, we often stroll the Overland Park Botanical Gardens and Arboretum.

Where we chat about our gardening adventures and admire the new blooms. 

I practice my photography skills while Adelaide snoozes.  

And we fantasize about a trip to Paris where we'd visit Monet's gardens. 

In May, Adelaide was baptized at the same church were I was baptized as an infant and Chris and I were married.

(Side note: Is my baby giving Jesus a fist pump?)  

And as an added bonus, Adelaide gave her first sermon!  

Pastor likes to walk among the congregation while preaching the sermon. This excited Adelaide, vocally, which of course attracted Pastor's attention.  Adelaide was then swooped up by Pastor, and he carried her through the sanctuary while he walked and preached.  

For 15 minutes.  

She seriously loved it, and was extraordinarily well behaved.  

I think she's got a bright future in ministry ahead of her.