Random April/May pics

 So we're still unpacking boxes. Not a lot, but some, especially when we have help/motivation, like when my mom visited while Ed was out of town. She was a whirlwind of activity, and 6 more boxes were emptied. Thomas keeps rediscovering old toys/belongings as boxes get unpacked--things he hasn't seen since we left St. Louis last September. One of the boxes was completely filled with stuffed animals, something that doesn't typically hold his interest. However, when he saw an entire basket of stuffed animals, his reaction was, "Oh, look at all my wonderful toys!" It cracked me up.

We also found his cape, made by Aunt Mary Beth. He thinks he is Super Man while wearing it, and also thinks he has flying power. He was ready to leap off one of the "walls" around the deck in our backyard, but our babysitter convinced him that he needed "flying shoes" to fly, so he decided not to attempt it. Thank goodness!

 Naptime in the closet.

 Mom and I spent two late evenings painting our bedroom. Goodbye, toothpaste green, hello, mocha. And those textured walls are killers to paint!

 Taking a walk with Grammy.

Trying out some of our new deck furniture. Very comfy!