So Much To Tell ... An Apology

Alright alright everybody. There is no excuse for the lack of posts. Well ... none that I plan to offer here. But life continues to go forward for the Conderman crew regardless of all the craziness that is our life.
First of all, let me say Thank G%D that the winter is over. There is sunshine and warm temperatures. The children are getting tans. I didn't mind mowing my huge lawn. And thank goodness the trees are climbable again!

Little Man is slowly turning into Little Smart Man! Check out the mad writing skills. Not to mention the fact that he is playing real games with Ava in the backseat of the car (without involving Dad :) - that will be nice for the trip to Florida this summer!)

Easter came and the weather was beautiful ... but only half as beautiful as my little girl. And all decked out with fancy gloves too!

Eli looked very handsome too! It was a nice day had by all ... especially since it included a visit to Grammy's and some play time.

You think I was able to do her hair that well?!?!? Not a chance. But if this picture doesn't describe Ava in a heartbeat I don't know what does. You see, Ava wanted her hair out of the way and she didn't even bother to ask for help. She went away ... found a mirror ... found some ties ... and did this all by herself.
The obligatory "Dad was there!" picture.

Eli had great fun with the relatives. Who might be giving him immense pleasure hanging himself upside down?

UNCLE MICHAEL!!! Or "Ukle Mikle" as he is better known. Thanks for playing with them for so long. Eli and Michael seem to be kindred spirits - I think Eli actually wore Michael out. But I think that their shared birthday might have had some effect on them both.

OK lets get real. Ava is now able to play much more adult games. And so ... she was introduced to Monopoly recently. There was no cheating, she made all her own decisions (some of which her Daddy disagreed with but let her do anyway) and here was the result. She DESTROYED me. Yes that is all her money. Yes those are all her hotels. And YES (grrrrr) if she needed to roll a 5,7,8 to hit my hotels she rolled a 6. Again ... and again ... and again. Maybe I can beat her in Stratego. Less luck involved. Lol


And lastly we have a message from Ava. Ahem ...


"This is Ava's fairy house. And ... um ... it is beautiful and covered with flowers. Ummm ... Watch out the bees might be coming! That's it!"