Today Elliot is 16 months old! He is a talker, a charmer and loves to be picked up by anyone he thinks looks nice. He's almost running sometimes too which is fun to watch. He loves playing "ring around the rosie..." with Claire and me. It is fun to see how excited he gets to play with Claire. He is such a cute boy with his beautiful blue eyes and a smile that permeates his entire body.

Claire is potty training so well right now. We have ventured out into stores too and she has gone in the toilets there. Oh, how proud she is, when she has success! How proud we are too! I know we have a ways to go, but she is doing a great job. Another thing she's been working on is getting dressed by herself. Some kids I know change clothes several times a day without a problem, but Claire is just finding this to be a challenge she's ready to take on... Hooray, for little successes.

As for Brian, he's busy with a software change over at the city and as project manager for this multi-million dollar project, he has a lot to organize. It's a challenge, though, and he does love a challenge!

My Jewels by Park Lane is growing like crazy! I have five parties between April 23rd and May 4th! I am excited to have a group of three women under me who are fabulous and having fun doing the business too. Wow!

Our house still only has one room painted... We are taking a break all the while know we'd love to get it done... Patience is a virtue. There is a time for everything...

Well, it is late and I should sleep while my children are sleeping!

Pray for us that we'll be able to meet our challenges with patience and joy... Amen  ¶ 10:13 PM