Sickness and Randomness

On March 5th, Luke had his tonsils and adenoids removed. On day one and two he was doing remarkably well. On day three, he hit rock bottom. This is his expression on day three. I didn't even know his face could look this defeated.
However, today is March 19th, two weeks later. He had his post-op appointment and he has recovered fully. We are so glad to have our spunky little Luke back.

Benjamin has become a thumb sucker. It started when he had a few teeth coming in. He used it as a teething device. Now the teeth are in, but so is the thumb. Of course it isn't' ideal to have a thumb sucker, especially when considering future orthodontic work, but it sure is cute.

The day that Luke had his tonsils taken out Leslie stayed at home with the sleeping children while little Spencer and I went to Spencer's city-league basketball game. (Thanks Leslie for the many hours of watching our kids while I took Luke to appointments, during his surgery, during an appointment for me, and during this basketball game. It was very helpful and we appreciate it.)
Spencer with Mason (Matt and Jen's oldest)

Here is a shot of the team from the bleachers.Oops, I left my flash on while I was taking this picture. Sorry for the distraction. I think you made the shot anyway right?
I made a birthday cake for Leslie and Spencer the day that Leslie and Aaron arrived. I made Grandma Higginson's sour cream chocolate cake. It was delicious, but I got impatient on the frosting. It wasn't quite set up yet. I poured it on the cake and it never stopped spreading. There was frosting on the counter, floor, stove, pretty much anywhere I put it, was smothered with fudginess.
I took these pictures from the drivers seat outside of Albertsons while I waited for Leslie to run in and purchase an item or two.

Ope, Luke turned his bagel into a propeller and pretended to be an airplane.