At Last

Alright, after this post I'll be officially caught up with all postings!
The day after we got back from our trip we gathered once again at the Monroe's house for the continuation/conclusion of Alex's and James' birthday celebration. Alex's great gift was a new scooter (complete with protective gear) from Grandma and Grandpa.
He and James also got new Duplos (fireman and dinosaur),

and James got a singing tree house. To be honest, James just liked ripping the paper and climbing into/onto his present. He's really into climbing these days. The next day he really started appreciating his present, though, as it entertained him for almost 10 minutes straight! (Those with infants will understand this amazing feat). The next day Alex and James visited the doctor for their birthday check-ups. Alex got his Kindergarten shots and James got a flu shot (to which he is still recovering). Poor Alex, though. That day he was so excited to tell Sean that he now gets to go to Kindergarten. He was so disappointed to learn that he still had to wait until September. Every day for almost a week he was then asking if that day was September. Oh, my boy. You grow up so fast!
Sean was also honored when asked to be on the CAHSEE Item Panel Review Committee. He'll be traveling up to Sacramento in April to help write the math questions on the High School Exit Exam for the State of California. We are so blessed for Sean to have this experience! We truly realize the Lord's hand in our lives!