It has been an exciting few months! We have had many happenings and have barely had time to think. Claudia had her 14th birthday with a huge group of eighth graders towards the middle of March. Although the weather wasn't ideal for a party outside, we made due under the picnic shelter. I think all the kids had a good time anyway.

The next to happen a weekend later was Ava's first birthday. Ava and Susanna celebrated togehter this year and it was a huge bash barbecue, cake and much, much more! Thank you to Jessie for making it all possible. The girls had a great time playing together and with the other babies and adults. I can not believe these girls are one already! Where has the time gone?

The eighth grade had their Passion Play which the other eighth grade teacher and I directed and choreographed. They did a fabulous job and truly showed the spectators how fantastic middle schoolers can be! Claudia was a narrator and spoke with such elegance and poise. She has so much talent when it comes to drama and public speaking.

After the Passion Play, the girls and I took off to Carolina Beach where we had Easter with Dad, Beca and Steven. Richard got to come out on Friday night and we got to experience a taste of the Wilmington night life. We took a day trip to Orton Plantation and Southport. Ava and Claudia both love the ferry. Ava especially liked feeding the seagulls off of the back of the boat. Orton Plantation's azaleas were in full bloom and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. We could not have asked for a better day!

Finally, on Sunday we spent Easter with mom in Raleigh. We enjoyed lots of good food and company. Ava's favorite was the mashed cauliflower! The next big event will be Claudia's eighth grade graduation in May. Mimi and Grandmama are coming for the big day! We are so excited but sad at the same time. It is the end of an era but only for a short time. Ava will be there before I know it. I hope the time doesn't pass by too quickly!

Love to all!!