Girls' 4th Birthday

We joined Harald and Cecilia, Robin and Sue, and Jim and Lee to celebrate Ingrid and Maggie's fourth birthday.  Their actual birthday was last Wednesday, when they had two parties, one at school, and one at home.  We had to explain that today was the LAST 4th birthday party they would have.

Unwrapping presents:

The cake:

After blowing out the candles:

April Garden Pictures

Here is the latest installment of more-or-less monthly garden pictures.  Jane has spent many hours taking advantage of the early spring to get out there and toss mulch around.

Trip South

With Emily and Miran, all dressed up for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performance of Tchaikovsky works:

At Margaret and Matt's place, the Easter bunny cake (we were outdone by Matthew and Lindsay who actually ATE the Easter bunny).  We enjoyed this cake for several days.

Dyed Easter eggs:

Us posing with Anthony and Michael, before heading off for Easter mass:

Margaret in her classroom, ready to teach:

Nanny and Anthony atop one of the climbing hills at the E O Wilson Biophilia Center at Nokuse Plantation: