The Huseby Post: April 2011

April has been unseasonably cold and snowy. We were very lucky that Easter was later this year because we had some sunshine to warm things up that day. Even as we complete this blog entry, the temperatures are in the 40s and it is raining. We haven't been able to do as much as we would've liked to get the campground ready, but hopefully we will be ready to open on Friday, May 6th. Our biggest concern is turning on the water and having the pipes freeze in the ground.

Maddy had a wonderful Easter! She colored eggs for the first time. Maddy loved finding the eggs and her Easter basket on Easter morning. We enjoyed lunch at Grandma Huseby's place along with a candy hunt. Then Grandma and Grandpa Escherich hosted supper where she was blessed with another egg hunt, Easter basket and a classic Coupe car. Both sets of Godparents also spoiled Maddy with Easter baskets. She is such a lucky girl!

Madeline's height and weight continue to climb at a steady pace. She is 36 1/8 inches tall and weighs 31.6 pounds. She has inherited Debbie's wide feet and wears a size 8 wide shoe so we purchase shoes at StrideRite. It is one of the only shoe stores with a selection of wide width shoes. Maddy is also continuing to cut her 3 year molars as was mentioned last month.

Maddy is trying to master her RadioFlyer trike that her cousin passed down to her. A newly acquired skill this week is climbing the rock wall on the Rainbow playset. She and Matt have been practicing and she can finally do it all by herself. Her independence continues to amaze and frighten us at the same time. We'll cross our fingers for all the warm weather and May flowers to come quickly! Happy Spring everyone!

Sleeping Beauty - Ta Daa!