White House!!!

We went to the White House last week!! Daddy was invited to the summer picnic on the South lawn of the White House, and he was able to bring his family. It was incredible!! They had many activities including balloon tying, line dancing, and a train. The marine corp band was playing from the balcony. Everything was so well done, and we were incredibly honored to be there!!


Uncle Sam on stilts was waiting for us in a courtyard when we walked outside.


Pete and Matthew rolled down a hill on the lawn.


I just love my Pete Neal!


Betsy Ross was there cutting out stars for her little patriots.




The highlight of Matthew's trip was hanging with his "buddies". Steve and I thought the White House and a cool balloon airplane hat were nice perks.

Some of April And The Month of May

Update
- Juke Joint Festival!!
It was a blast! Our neighborhood had a "float" in the parade. Kids and adults alike had a big time. Matthew was worried at first about the petting zoo. Apparently he remembered how the goat bit his finger last year. However when he saw the goats this year all worry went away.

Here is the Clark Street Crew before we took off to the parade.


We are waiting for the parade to begin.


Margaret hung out in her bucket, in the stroller, which was on the trailer. We practically forgot about her because she was so good.


Matthew had his annual Juke Joint face painting. This year, it was balloons and football.



- Mate came to visit!!
We only had him for a few days, but it was fantastic hugging his neck. We all loved seeing him! Mate, please come back!

- Landscaping!!
The backyard looks so much better. Thanks very much to our friends for helping us get the mulch and plants in the flower beds. We couldn't have done it alone, and it now looks great!

- Providence Place of Senatobia Open!!
Our apartments in Senatobia are open and folks are moving in to them. Steve has worked so hard. We are so excited it is going well!

- Matthew's First Bike!!
Matthew has a spiderman bike! He has learned how to ride, but it cannot go through the puddles like his gator. The gator is still #1 in his book. Hopefully after he sees Pete riding his bike he will have a greater appreciation for his own.

Maxine et al, I assure you, this was the first and only time he has been on the bike without his helmet. :)



- Margaret has lots of tricks!!
She can roll over, sit up, pull up in her crib, and CRAWL! Oh yes, she is mobile.

Why No Blogging...

When I last posted, I told of how we were doing much better with Margaret's sleeping. She continues to sleep well!! There is a problem though - my computer is located in our bedroom, and Margaret's room is basically in our bedroom. Posting on the blog has not been possible since I want to be as quiet as possible when she is going to sleep. Excuse #2: Cannot work on computer when both children are awake. Excuse #3: We are not set up on a network, and I know you want to see pictures on the blog rather than just me rambling on about excuses. So, using Steve's computer is out. Excuse #4: I am doing other things during nap time like napping myself, eating lunch, or my devotional.

So, how am I blogging now??
1: Margaret just went to sleep, and I am typing oh so quietly.
2: Matthew is asleep.
3: I want to post pictures.
4: I should be napping, eating or doing my devotion, but want to update you! :)

Thank you for being faithful readers, sorry I haven't been a faithful blogger! Please stay tuned to Downing Days as I have lots to report!