The Howell's: First Blog from Michigan!

I have SO many pictures to upload...and there are still boxes to unpack! However, our priority since the weather has been so amazing is getting to play with the kids outside! Drew could *sort of* do the monkey bars by herself last summer, but this year, she has so much more confidence and doesn't even want us to stand near her to make sure we catch her if she falls! She is growing up so much we barely believe it!
Clint is, too! He is starting to talk up a storm! He can say so many words.. including, but not limited to: night night, off, mine, ouchie, doggie, water, Drew, banana, cheese, park (pa), no, yes, more, back pack, mommy, dadda, daddy and me. He LOVES to sing along with any tune/humming/music. His favorite is the ABC's; he hums along and will get a few letters right and then when you say "sing with me" in the end.. he yells "MEEEE!!!" as loud as he can! If I ask him to say something he just stares at me.. but if Drew asks he to, he not only tries, he does it! This kid will do anything for his sister! They love each other SO much it melts my HEART! Every night before bed or Clint's naps Drew says, "Come here, buddy, and give me a hug and a kiss!" at least once! He LOVES to smile for pictures with a HUGE cheese face and sticks his neck out.. ugh.. he is SO cute! I will get a video soon.. I promise!! And I will load more pictures soon! These are some I just found in my phone...