picture overload

so, i'm sorry for the delay in updates and new pictures. last week was really tough - but instead of boring you with the details of my trying week, and making ya'll worry about me, i have decided to leave you with a bunch of pictures and a couple updates.

here are the rest of the pictures from easter...

doesn't she look so big and old in these pictures! lately i have really noticed that she is quickly turning into a little person! she just cracks me up lately, shaking her head "yes", running all over the place, saying more words, finding objects you ask her to find...it's pretty remarkable!

this is daddy playing the piano with thalia's feet. she loves walking over there and pressing the keys. it's not nearly as obnoxious as i thought it might be.

thalia spent her second first day with the 1-2 year olds today. after "more observation" AND another bump to thalia's head, the director decided that kelsey and thalia are advanced enough to move up with the big kids. duh! and of course she did fine (again). it is funny though watching her sit in a circle with the other kids and do what the teacher asks. she is so attentive and really likes the big kids' teacher. i am already feeling more comfortable with her being in this room and not the "transition" class. her teacher told me a funny story today: apparently thalia's nap cot was around the corner from a few of the other kids. when she woke up, she sat up smiling, and waved at her little friends who were already awake. isn't that adorable!? i wish ya'll could see her wave. it is the cutest thing!

these are the most beautiful flowers down here. apparently they are azaleas, and they come in the most vibrant shades of pink. i guess they are like lilacs though and don't last long. in this picture they are already beginning to wilt :o(
isn't this the cutest outfit?!
this is the egg-bunny martha mama gave thalia for easter.

that's about all the updates i can stay awake for. i hope you enjoyed the picture updates. hopefully i can get through this week relatively unscathed and then we get to head home for aunt seffi's wedding!! can you believe it!? we can't wait.

much love and a lot of sleep lately,

c, c, and t